Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Brick Oven General Manager Nick Manzare has a passion for pleasing people's palates.
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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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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Grand Island Board on Monday voted to pause the town's contract to build a splash pad in Veterans Park, due to concerns over a lack of funding.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On May 9, a group of adults and young people gathered together to sort donated food at the Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
While many Grand Islanders have eagerly awaited a splash pad as a bright, new amenity planned for Veterans Park, the financials presented to the Town Board on Monday cast a shadow over that enthusiasm.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Council member Rhonda Diehl has taken a proactive stance in putting Grand Island service clubs on the same page - but not in the same spot on the calendar page!
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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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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Cyndy Montana's favorite memory is sitting on the veranda with her family, enjoying peaceful moments as a reward for hard work.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
A big helping of alternative rock culture is coming to the Old Church Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:40 pm
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 summer season.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2026 02:35 pm
Grand Island's South End is about to lose a longtime community retail outlet.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Pedestrians face a gap-toothed sidewalk system along a half-mile stretch of Grand Island Boulevard.
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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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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 06:55 am
On the afternoon of April 8, members of American Legion Post 1346 of Grand Island raised 10 new flags at the DeGlopper Memorial park.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The wind was no deterrent for Island families wishing to participate in the Town of Grand Island's annual Easter egg hunt, held April 3.
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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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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 04:05 pm
A fatal vehicle crash on Grand Island is being investigated by the Erie County Sheriff's Office traffic unit. The investigation was announced by Sheriff John C. Garcia.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:05 am
Bring out the red, white and blue. There's a new patriotic theme for the annual Mary Dunbar-Daluisio Memorial Lawnmower Race. That's because it's being held on Flag Day - Sunday, June 14.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:00 am
If you're in the mood for some Krispy Kreme doughnuts, or if you'd like to treat friends and family to the doughnuts, you will have the opportunity to purchase them and support the Grand Island Relay For Life at the same time.
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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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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 06:45 am
At its March 23 meeting, the Grand Island Central School System Board of Education honored the officers of the high school's student council, as well as the council's faculty advisers. In addition, the board honored senior Charlotte Tower, who was awarded the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Scholarship. The LEAD conference (Leadership Experience and Development) was held from Feb. 27 to March 1 in Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
At its March 9 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored athletic trainer Samara Johnson for an article that was published in the "Journal of Athletic Training," titled "Lower Leg Morel Lavallee Lesion in a Female High School Athlete: a Case Report."
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Reassessment grievance day on Grand Island might not draw quite the crowd that it did in 2025.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:10 am
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston recently gave some succinct and timely answers to those questions.
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:00 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island received two donations on March 3 at the Grand Island Cultural Center, 2100 Baseline Road. The Service and Mercy Alliance, a mosque located at 1822 Huth Road, presented the Neighbors Foundation with a $1,000 donation, while BelleIsle Entertainment and the Parish Players offered a $500 donation.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board, at its Monday night meeting, approved a bid not to exceed $40,000 to upgrade the electrical service to the Town Commons area.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island is open to working with the Seneca Nation, following word that the Nation won tax-free status for the 207-acre parcel on Long Road that it gained from Acquest Development for $1.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 07:05 am
A new venture in Sandy Beach has people lining up on Saturdays for locally sourced baked goods.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 02:00 pm
The Seneca Nation's future presence on Grand Island took a significant step forward with a key approval from the U.S. Department of Interior.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 06:55 am
Veronica Connor Middle School teacher Jamie Mancuso-Dulak has focused on both creativity and technology in instructing her students.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 08:10 am
Once again, the artistic achievements of Grand Island's artist community will be celebrated in a show at the Buffalo Launch Club.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 08:05 am
Relay For Life's crockpot cookoff is set to occur from 6-8 p.m. March 3, at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, 1887 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:05 am
Two Grand Island High School students were recognized for their achievements while serving as cadets at the Jan. 18 Grand Island Fire Co. installation dinner. Kieran Meisel, a senior in the high school, was honored with the cadet training award, and Brayden Walden, a junior, was honored as cadet of the year.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 08:00 am
When the stormy, snow-filled winds of winter hit the area and temperatures plunged into single digits, Grand Island's Highway Department was ready.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 07:00 am
A Town Board Q&A about the sequencing of a draft law involving the State Environmental Quality Review Act may just rival the question, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" Or in Grand Island's case, which comes first, the draft law or the site plan - for a battery storage facility?
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 06:55 am
Birthday boxes were special treats that were part of this year's collection of food that students and staff from the Grand Island Central School District offered to the community.
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Wed, Feb 4th 2026 07:15 am
Democrat Jeremy Zellner beat Republican Dan Gagliardo in the special election to replace Sean Ryan in the 61st state Senate seat.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 06:55 am
Karen DeGlopper, treasurer of the Buffalo Launch Club Mates, said the old St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church building holds special significance.
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