Thu, May 15th 2025 05:05 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) is proud to announce its 2025 Women of Distinction honorees - an inspiring group of leaders who exemplify courage, character and commitment to community. These remarkable women represent the very best of Western New York, each blazing trails in their professions and creating a lasting impact.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 08:10 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Class of 1980 will hold a 45th anniversary reunion from 6-10 p.m. Aug. 16 at Gratwick Hose Fireside Pub, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Tue, May 13th 2025 03:30 pm
In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
The 2025-26 budget planning process continues for both the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, following release of Gov. Kathy Hochul's $254 billion tentative 2026 fiscal year budget on April 28.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
Congratulations to the 2025 Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel Easter coloring contest winners, who were awarded prizes Saturday at DeGiulio's Pharmacy on Portage Road in Lewiston:
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Thu, May 8th 2025 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced New York is becoming the largest state in the nation to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools.
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Thu, May 8th 2025 07:55 pm
The following area students from Cardinal O'Hara High School have been named to the third quarter honor roll.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 09:15 pm
Nearly 300 Special Olympians and their families came to Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center on May 2 to participate in the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concluded with team and skills awards.
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Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
SUNY Niagara is proud to announce the promotion of Brian R. Michel, Ph.D., to assistant to the president for governmental relations and strategic initiatives, a role that reflects his exceptional ability to drive institutional strategy at the highest level.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
Dr. Diane Pytlik-Flammia, assistant vice president of academic affairs for nursing, physical, and allied health at SUNY Niagara, has been elected president of the Council of Associate Degree Nursing in New York State.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 05:15 pm
A decade ago, University at Buffalo researchers shed some light on an enduring neuroscience mystery: How exactly does a mutated huntingtin protein (HTT) cause Huntington's disease?
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
Ava Devald of Niagara Wheatfield High School and Lucas Pynn of Lockport High School were named winners of the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards. Each received a $2,500 scholarship.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will create a new $34 million simulation center to advance cutting-edge nursing research, education and professional development.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 12:35 pm
John R. Oishei Foundation scholarship winners, recipients of four-year scholarships to Western New York's private high schools, were honored at a luncheon and fun day April 25 at Highmark Stadium.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Congratulations to this year's Grand Island Easter coloring contest winners:
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
Hayden Carr of Grand Island, a senior theater major at Niagara University, has the lead role in the NU Theatre production of "Company."
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
For the 30th year, Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, gathered at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co. to take part in the clean up of Liberty Drive on Saturday, April 26.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 02:05 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The program is presented by the Mount St Mary's Hospital Foundation.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:20 am
The audition videos are in and now it's time for the public to help choose the winning choir that will take the stage with Foreigner this August at the Erie County Fair! Two finalists made the cut: Starpoint High School Choir and the Kenmore West Chamber Singers.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 11:15 am
Empire State Development announced the Daemen University Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) is open and serving physical therapy patients at its new clinic located on the Villa Maria College campus.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:50 pm
In January, Nicole Albanese, Pharm.D., clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice in the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, shared her knowledge of popular weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:50 pm
Niagara University has received a $1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration that will fund the renovation of a campus building to create an innovative hub for students in the university's College of Nursing.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 11:55 am
The BISON Children's Scholarship Fund has announced an exciting new partnership with Villa Maria College that will provide significant financial support to deserving students in the Western New York area.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston and, with it, the 30th annual Lewiston Spring Fling. This is a way to celebrate that winter is over and the time to renew old friendships and make new ones.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:45 pm
A large rabbit and bunches of Easter eggs brought fun to Island families in a variety of locations in the past few weeks.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 10:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is proud to partner with Valu Home Centers for "Build & Play: Valu Home Centers Jr. Workshop," which will launch Saturday, April 26.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 02:50 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is seeking a new representative for the New York State Governor's Youth Council. The Youth Council is to be made up of 62 young people, ages 13-21, one representing each county to be selected.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:25 am
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. has announced applications are open for the New York State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Program for the 2025-26 academic year. This program provides scholarships covering the cost of tuition for full-time undergraduate and graduate students who commit to teaching math or science in secondary education (grades 7-12) in New York state.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:25 am
In a physics first, a team including scientists from the University at Buffalo and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a way to make beams of neutrons travel in curves.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:50 am
At its March 10 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored the Class of 2025's top 10 graduates.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:55 am
Grand Island High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 09:50 am
Grand Island High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 01:35 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2025 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 08:35 am
The Wilson Central School District announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and commendable achievement listings for the second quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 08:30 am
Lewiston Porter Middle School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:05 pm
Jack Hanrahan believed in hard work, steady hands, and showing up for your community. He grew up bagging potatoes for 5 cents a sack and stocking grocery shelves after school. By age 10, he was helping rebuild car engines. He didn't come from privilege - but he came from grit, heart, and a deep belief in doing what's right.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 08:55 am
Big things are happening in the Beane parking lot on the University at Buffalo's North Campus, where a bank of new electric vehicle charging stations have been installed for university-owned vehicles. The project was completed in partnership with National Grid and the New York Power Authority.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Come one, come all to a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt to be held at Fort Niagara State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Sponsored annually by the Youngstown Lions Club, this year's event once again invites all local children ages 1 through 10 to bring their Easter baskets for a delightful time searching for Easter surprises from the Easter Bunny and Youngstown Lion.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
Since Feb. 24, 12 vehicles have been recorded as having driven past a stopped school bus, based on data obtained from cameras attached to school bus stop arms, said Grand Island Central School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham at a March 31 joint meeting of the Grand Island Town Board and the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education.
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