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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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
Eco Island is a place where Grand Island students have the opportunity to explore nature and overcome fears, said director Cyndi Booker.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation is deeply grateful to have received a generous $4,500 donation from the Greater Buffalo Track Club (GBTC), made possible through the proceeds of the Grand Island Half Marathon held at Beaver Island State Park on May 2.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
The Town of Grand Island will celebrate the Fourth of July and this nation's 250th anniversary of independence Saturday, July 4, with the following events:
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Wed, Jun 17th 2026 08:10 am
The Grand Island Central School District budget passed Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2026 07:50 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 43rd annual event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12. This year's festival features 42 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music, and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 07:40 pm
At the June 8 public hearing on the second proposed school budget, held at Grand Island High School, the issues raised from the 17 community members who spoke included tax increases, the reserve fund, the opportunity for outside groups to use school facilities, messaging on social media, electric school buses, additional budget cuts in the event of a contingent budget, communication issues, the distance that buses travel to take children to special education programs, and financial pressures on the community.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 11:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) announced a second resident has tested positive for measles. This follows the June 4 announcement of a measles case, the first in Erie County since 2018.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board at its June 1 meeting authorized Supervisor Peter Marston to sign a contract for the purchase of a splash pad from Vortex , a splash pad manufacturer, for $708,806.41. The vote was 3-1, with the dissenting vote coming from Councilman Dan Kilmer. Marston was listed as excused from the meeting.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 06:55 am
On a cool and sunny May 15, Charles Wright, a member of Boy Scout Troop 630, along with several assistants, went to Beaver Island State Park to install seven hen tubes and one wood duck box. The construction and installation of these structures was Charles' Eagle Scout project.
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Fri, May 29th 2026 06:55 am
Richard "Dick" Earne was remembered for his dedication to community service as a member of the Grand Island Rotary Club, as well as his years as a Grand Island Memorial Library trustee.
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Fri, May 29th 2026 06:55 am
Dedicating the May 6 flag football game to Leah Mayer was something that player Kennady Ulrich asked her team to do.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:50 pm
Following the results of the May budget vote, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education approved a revised 2026-27 budget proposal that will go before voters in a revote on Tuesday, June 16.
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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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