Tue, May 26th 2026 08:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the 2026-27 academic year is now open.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
This summer, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM) invites the community to experience "Art in Motion," a dynamic season of exhibitions, programs and events that explore movement - across ideas, images, bodies and technologies.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School proudly announces a series of major milestones that underscore its enduring commitment to academic excellence, character development, and whole-child education.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 04:55 pm
Niagara Charter School announced the school was certified as a "Leader in Me Lighthouse School" by FranklinCovey Education. This recognition is evidence the school has produced outstanding results in school and student outcomes and because of the extraordinary impact the school is having on staff, students, parents and the greater community.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
A graduate studio in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning worked this spring to address an urgent and often overlooked challenge of housing in rural communities: ensuring that it is affordable, durable, energy-efficient, and accessible.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 09:10 pm
In school district elections Tuesday, voters overall approved their respective budgets for the 2026-27 school year, with only five districts - including Grand Island - reporting budget defeats.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 06:50 am
Grand Island voters voted down the proposed $81,685,805 school budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. The vote was 1,352 against the budget, and 1,280 in favor. Voters also turned down proposition two: $672,000 for the purchase of vehicles. The vote was 1,334 against the proposition, and 1,280 in favor.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue has a new animal rescue advocate - and she's only 10 years old.
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:30 pm
Niagara University's graduate nursing programs have officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a milestone that affirms the institution's commitment to the highest national standards in healthcare education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
I am running for the Grand Island School Board because I believe that it needs fresh perspectives. I have been an observer of the board for 48 years. While the names and faces have changed, the process just rolls forward: The waste of taxpayer money continues; dismissing concerns and complaints of parents continues. Nothing ever changes. I would like to help change this.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
A Lewiston-Porter High School senior recently became the first student representative on the district's board of education.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island High School Class of 1976 is planning its 50th reunion for July 1-5 at various locations on Grand Island.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:35 am
The Niagara Falls Community Lions Club proudly hosted the 2026 5th Grade Citizenship Awards Dinner, recognizing 23 outstanding students from eight elementary schools in the City of Niagara Falls and surrounding communities.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara University and Rich Products announced that they have expanded their shared commitment to global education through the launch of the Rich Products scholar program in partnership with Foreign Trade University (FTU), one of Vietnam's premier academic institutions.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 11:00 am
With the end of the current school year around the corner, Read to Succeed (RTS) is once again recruiting new volunteers from Erie and Niagara counties to serve as tutor/mentors this fall through the organization's high-impact tutoring program known as AARP Foundation Experience Corps.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:15 am
With the start of spring weather comes increased activity outdoors - and a new warning from Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada regarding youth on electric bikes.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
2026-27 budget preparations continue in the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, as the school budget/board vote approaches on Tuesday, May 19.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
As of May 5, the New York state legislators have not passed a budget, which means the Grand Island Central School District's major state revenue sources for the 2026-27 academic year are estimated. The state budget is now more than a month late.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 02:45 pm
Stella Niagara Education Park marked Earth Day with a joyful, hands-on celebration rooted in faith, environmental stewardship, and a deep reverence for our planet - our shared home.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
New York State United Teachers honored the extraordinary commitment and achievements of its members at the union's 55th representative assembly, NYSUT's annual policymaking convention.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 07:00 am
I am proud to announce my candidacy for an open seat on the Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 07:00 am
I am running for the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education to bring disciplined oversight, transparent decision-making, responsible financial management, and a renewed focus on strengthening both vocational and traditional education.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 01:00 pm
SUNY Erie President Dr. Adiam Tsegai provided this statement regarding the situation at City Campus on Friday:
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Fri, May 1st 2026 10:10 am
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
On Saturday, April 24, Cub Scout Packs 833 and 824 were at the Frontier Fire Co. on Liberty Drive to participate in the 35th annual Liberty Drive Cleanup.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:00 am
We're at a family party, and I'm deflecting offers of snacks and sweets for my kids like I'm Michonne fighting off zombies with a katana.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 12:35 pm
Approximately 35 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and that number is growing.
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Mon, Apr 27th 2026 01:00 pm
Read to Succeed is hosting four information sessions for prospective volunteers to serve as tutor/mentors in its high-impact tutoring program known as Experience Corps, in Buffalo and Niagara Falls city schools.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 06:55 am
As bicycles, e-bikes and scooters come out of basements and garages and onto the trails this spring, safety is a prime concern.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:25 pm
Late last year, The Explore & More Children's Museum in Buffalo was looking for a group of children to paint a mural depicting German heritage.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 07:00 am
A varsity baseball coach at Grand Island High School celebrated his 300th career win on April 1 against Amherst. Dean Santorio marked the occasion as the Grand Island Vikings defeated Amherst, 12-0.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Practicing resilience, embracing humor amid adversity and finding community are a few of the life lessons that "Abbott Elementary," the popular ABC-TV mockumentary, conveys.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 12:20 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and the Taste of Buffalo are pleased to announce that, Chas Gillen, a talented artist from Alden, is the grand-prizewinner of the 2026 Taste of Buffalo Tops poster art contest.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Easter coloring contest:
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:05 pm
Niagara University is inviting the community to "Take Back the Night" on April 16 through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms.
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:40 am
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in combination with chemotherapy for adults and adolescents 12 and older with previously untreated Stage III/IV classic Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 05:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Financial Aid Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the state's commitment to breaking down barriers to higher education.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) awards at a breakfast meeting March 25 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. The award highlights high school seniors who have overcome challenges and achieved success at school and in their personal lives.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
Sienna Sarkees, a senior at Grand Island High School, was selected by her counselor, Sheryl Kavanagh, as the Youth of the Year for the Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club.
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Wed, Apr 1st 2026 07:55 pm
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum and Shea's Performing Arts Center are proud to unveil a new exhibit at Explore & More to celebrate Shea's Buffalo Theatre's centennial anniversary.
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