Fri, Oct 16th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island's "Paint the Town" public art project returns for its second year, featuring the work of three local artists whose designs celebrate the Island's natural beauty, recognizable landmarks, and strong sense of community.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:05 am
When Patrick Antonelli opened his JB's Coffee & Kitchen on Aug. 13, he did it to fill a need he felt other Grand Island eateries weren't addressing.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:00 am
After more than 30 years of use, the playground at Huth Road Elementary School has received a much-needed transformation, creating a refreshed outdoor space where students can play, explore, build friendships and feel included.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 05:15 pm
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Board of Education recognized student accomplishments, celebrated recent school events and received updates on academics, athletics, career education and district operations during its Oct. 5 meeting.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
Two Grand Island Police Department officers were honored at the Town of Grand Island regular business meeting on Monday night.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 05:55 am
At the Sept. 21 meeting of the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education, three fifth grade students from Kaegebein Elementary School talked about the school's safety patrol program, as well as the announcers' club.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 05:55 am
Community members gathered at Grand Island High School on Saturday for the first-ever "Grand Island Cares" event, a community initiative offering free CPR, airway rescue, and "Stop the Bleed" training to help residents prepare for medical emergencies and better protect their neighbors.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:00 am
Visitors to the Niagara Frontier 2026 Antique and Classic Boat Show, held at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club and the Sandy Beach Park Club during the weekend of Sept. 19-20, enjoyed an intimate atmosphere and a different view than in previous years. This year, the show was held at the adjoining Sandy Beach Yacht Club and Sandy Beach Park Club.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 09:55 pm
HUNT Commercial Real Estate has announced the listing of 2400 Grand Island Blvd., the former home of Fantasy Island and most recently Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World, for $4,999,900.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:55 am
Fans of Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World are disappointed to learn that the former Fantasy Island property on Grand Island has gone up for sale. The "Fun Wow" entertainment factor has been a hit with residents and tourists for many of the park's 65 years of existence under numerous ownerships.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:55 am
At the Sept. 8 meeting of the Grand Island Board of Education, held at Eco Island Nature Center, Program Coordinator Cyndi Booker shared updates about the center, as well as discussing donations made, mostly during this past summer.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 09:55 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation extends a sincere thank you to Grand Island Little League for generously donating the remaining snacks and drinks from its concession stand.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2026 09:00 am
For Wayne West, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 holds special significance.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2026 08:20 pm
Fishing brought joy to two young brothers almost two years after one of the boys was diagnosed with leukemia.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:55 am
A few years ago, the hunt for a quiet space to study led a State University at Buffalo student to the Grand Island Memorial Library at 1715 Bedell Road.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
In September 2025, the Grand Island Central Board of Education welcomed its first two students as ex officio school board members. Ex officio members participate in everything that the school board does, except for voting and sitting in on executive sessions.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
In 2023, Jeremy Young, a sergeant major with the U.S. Army reserves, was asked to accompany a Vietnam veteran on an honor flight to Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 05:55 am
For the past two years, Eco Island, 3285 Staley Road, has been one of the stops on the annual Grand Island Garden Walk.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Grand Island Boulevard (state Route 324), in the Town of Grand Island, will be closed between Whitehaven Road and Long Road beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, for approximately two weeks, to facilitate culvert replacements. Drivers should follow the posted detour using Baseline Road and Long Road.
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Thu, Aug 20th 2026 12:45 pm
Local residents were briefed on ongoing radiological assessments in Northern Erie and Niagara County by the New York State Department of Environment and Conversation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, as the agencies hosted a joint information session.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:45 pm
The Lewiston Art Festival, marking its 60th year in 2026, filled Center Street this past weekend with art, music and crowds who enjoyed the art and the beautiful summer weather.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:50 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation is deeply grateful to the Service and Mercy Alliance (SAMA), a local Muslim faith organization, for its generous donation of nonperishable food to support our food pantry and the Grand Island residents we serve.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:05 am
Grand Island now has four new electric vehicle charging stations at a plaza owned by Larry and Michael Playfair, at 1738 Grand Island Blvd., close to the bridges that link Grand Island to Tonawanda.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 06:00 am
Food, camaraderie, music, cars and fast boats were some of the main features of events held at the Buffalo Launch Club during the weekend of Aug. 7-9.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board voted Monday to give New York state's Department of Environmental Conservation and the federal Environmental Protection Agency access to Veterans Park to do radiological assessments.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board issued a proclamation honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at its meeting on Monday. Receiving copies of the proclamation were Ray DeGlopper, nephew of Charles N. DeGlopper; and Peggy White, sister of Terry Crowe.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:00 am
As Islanders watched from Town Commons, an Erie County Sheriff's Department helicopter landed on Whitehaven Road at exactly 6 p.m. during the community's celebration of National Night Out on Tuesday.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 06:00 am
Earlier this summer, the Charles N. DeGlopper expansion committee released its updated website and launched a new fundraising campaign for the DeGlopper Memorial located at the intersection of Grand Island Boulevard and Baseline Road.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 05:55 am
Bad weather pulled the plug on the electrifying Thunder on the Niagara hydroplane races shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
Kayaks, ecotours, food trucks and sunny weather were the highlights of the 20th anniversary of Paddles Up, held July 25 at Beaver Island State Park.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:00 am
CentsLess Racing is ready to take to the water at this year's Thunder on the Niagara, Aug. 1-2, bringing one of the event's strongest and most diverse lineups to the Niagara River. With entries spanning four competitive classes and several hometown favorites behind the wheel, the team will be chasing victories in front of Western New York race fans at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:00 am
About 150 children enjoyed boat rides, karaoke, friendly horses and ponies, a petting zoo, lunch and more at the Lions Club Kids Picnic, held July 15 at the Buffalo Launch Club.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 06:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club recently presented a $500 donation to the Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island to help offset expenses during the busy summer months.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of a $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the south Grand Island bridges. More than 70% of the funding for the infrastructure project comes from a federal grant awarded to the Thruway Authority.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Warm air, bright sun and a diversity of gardens greeted visitors to the Grand Island Garden Walk on July 12.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Overcoming shyness was motivation to start a business for one of the approximately 150 participants in KidBiz on June 20. Katherine said she wanted to "interact with people and be less shy."
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:05 am
Relay For Life's honorary survivor, Joe Slachciak, loves superheroes, cooking and YouTube. He said that he admires all superheroes but that his favorite one is Spider-Man.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Grand Island's first Independence Day run was organized by Richard "Dick" Bessel to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:10 am
The Erie County Fair announced the debut of its inaugural fire truck pull competition, set to take place Friday, Aug. 14, during the 2026 Erie County Fair.
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