Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
Fans of fireworks on Grand Island want a hometown encore in 2026.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:50 am
Residents at Elderwood Grand Island and their families had the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time together at the nursing home's annual car show, held on a warm, sunny Sept. 10, said Activities Director Katey Dulak.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
What do Islanders want from the town in the way of new recreation opportunities?
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
Anderson's Frozen Custard opened its Grand Island restaurant in June; but last week Tuesday, it set aside a special day to salute its busy first season. A ribbon-cutting and a community celebration marked the happy occasion.
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 09:20 pm
Grand Island's Haunted Market, which introduced this year's spooky season, attracted a crowd to the Town Commons on Sept. 13.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:05 am
A pair of roundabouts - not a four-way stop - are the newest solution suggested for the intersection near Kaegebein School where a 13-year-old girl was fatally injured while trying to cross the road.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
A sign hand-painted by Tom Proctor, an Island sign maker, is now a prominent sight at the entrance to Eco Island Nature Center, a 49-acre nature education facility at 3265 Staley Road owned by the Grand Island Central School District.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 07:55 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 58th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls. It's a ticketed event that is open to the public. Islander Scott Swagler is general manager of the DoubleTree.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 58th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls. It's a ticketed event that is open to the public. Islander Scott Swagler is general manager of the DoubleTree.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The VFW's upcoming lobster fest, scheduled for Sept. 13, is advertised in color and images on the post's new LED digital messaging sign. The images are visible on both sides of the sign.
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats (NFACB) presents the 46th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, one of the largest gatherings of vintage watercraft in the nation. This year's event will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, bringing together antique boats, classic cars, and community spirit along the Niagara River.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:00 am
It's an event full of Grand Island pride, and a celebration of people who've made our community great.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
Early in the afternoon of Aug. 16, a parade of boats, led by the Grand Island Fire Co.'s fireboat, left the Buffalo Launch Club, headed down the Niagara River and the Erie Canal, and arrived at the Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Park.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
Thermo Fisher Scientific came to the Town Board on Tuesday night seeking site plan approval for a heat pump recovery plant. It got the OK. But company representatives also got an earful from Staley Road residents who blame company workers for trashing their road.
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 08:00 am
The 2025 version of National Night Out, held Aug. 5 at Town Commons, offered opportunities for children and adults to interact with first responders. There was even a dunk tank, with volunteers who were willing to get wet.
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Wed, Aug 13th 2025 09:50 am
The New York Department of State announced the completion and approval of the Town of Grand Island's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The new LWRP provides a framework for the town to implement the community's vision for a vibrant, accessible and resilient waterfront along the Niagara River and its tributaries.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 11:00 am
Town Supervisor Peter Marston broke the news that there may be a suitable site at 1910 Alvin Road for consideration as a new community center for Grand Island.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Lions Club has awarded two 2025 service scholarships and one outstanding character and effort scholarship to three recent Grand Island High School graduates.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 07:00 am
Mental health is a passion of Skye Dreher, a graduate of Grand Island High School, who earned the Girl Scout's Gold Award by creating a project with the theme, "You are never alone."
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:30 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $17,000 from the fifth annual Pinnacle Island Golf Tournament, presented by Pinnacle Travel Staffing and sponsored by Vienna Laurendi, associate broker with Howard Hanna.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 10:55 am
Mike Billoni wants the Grand Island Linear Bike Path named after his late wife, Debbie. She was an avid bicyclist who worked on developing the path for the Grand Island community.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 11:00 am
CentsLess Racing is geared up for an electrifying weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, as the hydroplane team takes to the water for the 2025 Thunder on the Niagara. With five boats competing across four classes, this local powerhouse is ready to showcase speed, skill and hometown pride on the Niagara River. It's all happening at Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 09:45 am
The Town Board, on Monday, passed Local Law 1 of 2025 to ensure that residents maintain their property in a safe and sanitary manner - or face code violations filed by the town. The law amends existing town code.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 11:00 am
The 2025 version of Paddles Up, scheduled for July 26 at Beaver Island State Park, features a few new events, as well as the familiar fun paddle that is the hallmark of the event.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 10:55 am
The New York State Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) unveiled its newest veterans welcome center digital kiosk at Grand Island's Western New York Welcome Center on July 16.
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Fri, Jul 18th 2025 10:00 am
Creations by Sandy Merletti and Tammy Irving add the fun to cooking.
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Fri, Jul 11th 2025 11:00 am
In the Gun Creek community, there are very few fans of a plan to put a wooden walking path in their neighborhood. In fact, the tally is: two residents "for" and 115 "against" the path, according to Tony Weisel of Limestone Court.
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Fri, Jul 11th 2025 07:00 am
Sunshine and warm weather greeted a crowd at the 2025 version of the Independence Day parade, which was preceded by the Dick Bessel Independence Day run, which includes a run for kids ages 4-10, followed by a run for everyone aged 10 and up.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 02:25 pm
A local charity supported by a former Buffalo Sabres captain was dealt a winning hand at a recent celebrity blackjack tournament at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Cultural Center is entering phase II of its transformation from the Old St. Stephen Church to a community center for all.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 07:00 am
With big checks and even bigger smiles, the Grand Island Rotary Club recently surprised four local high school seniors at their homes with unexpected scholarship awards.
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Thu, Jul 3rd 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island High School is proud to announce the second class of inductees into the Grand Island Vikings Athletic Hall of Fame. This distinguished group of athletes, coaches and contributors will be honored during the Hall of Fame Weekend, Oct. 3-4, celebrating decades of excellence and commitment to Viking athletics.
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Fri, Jun 27th 2025 11:00 am
This Fourth of July, Grand Island will have its first community fireworks show in six years.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 02:35 pm
The band Hello Molly opened Grand Island's Tuesday Summer Concerts series this week. The Buffalo-based band was the first of eight groups to be featured, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 12 at the gazebo at Marion Klingel Town Common, 2255 Baseline Road.
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Thu, Jun 26th 2025 02:35 pm
Since 2014, the Town of Grand Island has received flowers from the Erie County Correctional Facility (ECCF) in Alden to beautify town-owned property. The horticulture program provides county inmates with an opportunity to learn new skills and spend time outdoors in the greenhouses.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 11:00 am
Staley Road residents expressed frustration and concern at Monday's Town Board meeting over a lack of progress after four years of advocating for increased safety measures on their road.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
Monday's Town Board meeting brought out points of contention between the Grand Island Fire Co. and one of its former leaders, as well as critical comments from another of the company's longtime volunteer firefighters.
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Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:00 am
Jolie (JoJo) Mondoux, a senior at Grand Island High School, has been honored locally for her artwork. She was recognized at both the June 2 Board of Education meeting and at a June 8 award presentation at the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
As Rite Aid Corp. prepares to close its remaining units as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the Grand Island store, at 2325 Grand Island Blvd., is one of those that is likely targeted for closing.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:05 am
As nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacy locations close in Western New York, the Erie County Department of Health and Department of Mental Health join with the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY) to provide easy to use, point-and-click and printable maps to find the location of all pharmacies in Erie County, along with important safety advice and practical recommendations to patients who need to transfer their prescriptions to a different pharmacy.
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