Tue, Nov 18th 2025 10:00 am
Though no tables were broken, the Aurora Theatre could've doubled for the NFL's Highmark Stadium last Thursday. Inside the historic film room and popcorn shop, it took less than 10 seconds for cheers to erupt as Bar-Bill, Bills Mafia, chicken wings and football were projected on the large screen. Immediately, patrons fell in love in "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story."
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Sun, Nov 16th 2025 12:30 pm
The Grand Island Vikings met the Williamsville South Billies on Nov. 5 at Clarence High School. Here's what went down:
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Sat, Nov 15th 2025 01:10 pm
Inasmuch as Hallmark is hosting a reality competition series to find its next "Mr. Christmas," an argument can be made the real "Mr. Christmas" is already on the network's roster. Over the next six weeks, nearly two-dozen holiday features starring Andrew Walker will be available to watch live or stream - including the highly anticipated third chapter of the "Three Wise Men" franchise, "Three Wisest Men."
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
The attention to detail and care for ingredients that has become synonymous with Fairbanks is now on full display with the addition of the "chef's counter." Kitchen-side seating is available at the Frontier House restaurant, with a special tasting menu available for onlookers.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
When Viva Nostalgia opened on Center Street in Lewiston toward the end of the last decade, storeowner Roger Passero offered an almost-countless assortment of items - everything from toys to apparel to DVDs and international candies. It would be hard to imagine bringing in more product lines - but that's just what Passero has done, of late.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
Grand Island's "Hometown Heroes" military banner program is drawing praise and pride in its first year.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
As veterans and members of their families, led by a bagpiper, walked through school hallways, starting at the Veronica Connor Middle School library and ending at the Grand Viking Theater in the morning of Nov. 10, students and staff applauded and waved small flags.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
At exactly 11 a.m., on a windy and snowy Nov. 11, a small group gathered at the Veterans Park Memorial Wall in Veterans Park, 1717 Bedell Road, to remember the service offered by veterans.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The "Elementary Turkey Trot," held at Grand Island High School's track on Nov. 8, featured running races and a basket raffle, among other activities. Visitors to the event included a Viking and a few turkeys.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
Veterans Day in Wheatfield was marked by an observance ceremony at the American Legion Hall on Ward Road, hosted by the Wheatfieldlegionriders.org.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Porter Town Board unanimously adopted its $6,664,168 budget for 2026 following limited comments at Monday's public hearing.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard updates on sewer studies in Morgan Farms during its Monday work session.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 14, 2025
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
The Lewiston Beautification Committee's Tasia Fitzpatrick provided village trustees with an extensive update, including projects completed and those projected to enhance Center Street and the waterfront.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Fresh sushi is back at DiMino's Lewiston Tops following a short interruption due to a vendor switch. About 18 different items are made daily at the Center Street supermarket, each one available in a grab-and-go case.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
It was five years ago that journalist Mary Friona-Celani and her husband, musician Scott Celani, did what any reasonable-thinking couple would do in the middle of a pandemic, when the world is closed and people aren't leaving their homes: They opened a retail store.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Next week, Islanders will start seeing orange ribbons around town as a sign of saying "No" to gender-based violence.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:05 am
The Grand Island Town Board adopted its 2026 budget at the regular Monday night meeting. The spending plan was approved 3-1, with Council member Dan Kilmer casting the dissenting vote.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
Known as Project Future Center, the small building in the Town of Wheatfield, at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., sits patiently for those who want to learn the tenants of bushido kai.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
The 2026 budget for the Town of Wheatfield was difficult to navigate, but was eventually voted in by the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
Western New York has the Ellicott Square Building, Ellicottville and Ellicott Creek. Despite that, very few people know much about Joseph Ellicott.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Nov. 7, 2025
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:15 am
Rhonda Diehl and Jose Garcia, on Tuesday, emerged as winners from a field of four candidates in a tight race for two seats on the Grand Island Town Board. The townwide referendum on a community center went down to defeat by nearly a 2-1 margin in the general election.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick appears to have won another term in office, as he leads challenger Ed Lilly by a margin of 1,844 votes (53.02%) to 1,612 (46.35), according to the Niagara County Board of Elections' unofficial results.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 06:55 am
The Town Board race between one incumbent and three challengers was decided Tuesday in the Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 07:00 am
"It's a great day in Lewiston to kind of get your early Christmas shopping done."
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 06:25 pm
While "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" has rightfully been the lead in most stories about movies shot in Buffalo/Niagara this year, it was actually another Hallmark Channel feature, "A Newport Christmas," that convinced filmmakers to put a spotlight on Western New York.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The owner of 2920 Birch Ave., which could face demolition after a Town of Niagara hearing in November, said he considers the process of condemning his property as done fraudulently - and should the Town Board decide upon destroying the structure on it, there will be a legal response.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island's history and natural beauty were the themes that local artists focused on when decorating two traffic boxes in the center of town.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
There was considerable support voiced for a Grand Island community center during an information meeting Monday night at the Golden Age Center.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
Joe Gnacinski is a standout employee at John's Pizza & Subs, 2131 Grand Island Blvd. - and, he has been working there for 25 years. It's a milestone he and his employers are proud of.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Porter presented its 2026 preliminary budget of $6,664,168 on Oct. 28, with plans for final review expected toward adoption at the Town Board's meeting set for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Town Hall.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
With the November elections and budget filing deadlines approaching, Lewiston's October Town Board session Monday was rather light on agenda items.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 06:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 31, 2025
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 07:35 pm
Grand Islanders have nine elective offices and two proposals on the ballot for Election Day, this Tuesday, Nov. 4.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:10 am
The option to override the 2% tax cap was formally approved by a 4-1 vote at the Town of Niagara's regular Town Board business meeting on Tuesday. Councilman Charles Teixeira was the lone dissenting vote against authorizing Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso and the board to increase taxes by more than 2%.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
Gallo Coal Fire Kitchen was a hot place to be over the summer, serving as a site for great food, outdoor get-togethers and even cornhole leagues. But, as you can see out your window, summer is over - and restaurant owner Michael Hibbard is adjusting accordingly.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
895 Center St., home to the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, is set to receive an extensive exterior renovation.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
"An offer was made. It was accepted. There was a contract signed and it's rolling." That's Council member Jose Garcia's news on the potential sale of the former Radisson hotel at 100 Whitehaven Road.
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