Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau announced the 28th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event will take place Saturday Sept. 19 - returning to the Town of Niagara Veteran's Memorial Park at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
AAA Western and Central New York, along with law enforcement and community partners, has kicked off its annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign as back-to-school season gets underway.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of upgrades to Charles R. Fleischmann Park and Webster Street as part of North Tonawanda's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The city was awarded $1 million from the DRI for enhancements that have created a welcoming, iconic gateway for the community and visitors alike.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and M&T Bank are welcoming kids ages 12 and under and their families to visit the Botanical Gardens for a special discount during their "Growing Back to School" promotion. Throughout the whole month of September, children will receive free admission to the Botanical Gardens.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
Friends of the Lewiston Library will celebrate the Lewiston Garden Club as the 2026 recipient of the Mamie Simonson Volunteer of the Year award.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas is seeking nominations for its 2026 Business, Nonprofit, and Citizen of the Year.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 12:50 pm
Niagara County Emergency Services Director Schultz and Deputy Fire Coordinator Dan Leven were on site in Olcott Thursday assisting the National Weather Service Buffalo with its damage survey following Wednesday evening's severe weather.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 12:30 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan today announced the City of Buffalo will conduct an emergency trash pickup on Monday, Sept. 7, to assist Buffalo residents whose homes were impacted by flooding caused by Thursday evening's intense rainstorms.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:05 am
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce in Lewiston, respectfully invite members of the community to join us as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:05 am
Long before modern medicine, advanced technology, and specialized outpatient centers, Mount St. Mary's Hospital began as the "House on the Corner" at Sixth Street and Ferry Avenue in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:00 am
Niagara University launched its School of Cybersecurity on Aug. 25.
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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, Sep 4th 2026 06:50 am
Janice (Juzwicki) Wolfgang, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on July 30, 2026.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:50 am
Niagara Frontier Antique and Classic Boats is excited to announce that its 47th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at a new location, the Sandy Beach Yacht Club at 1851 Winter Ave, Grand Island.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:45 am
My name is Ian Kinney. I'm a writer from Lewiston, and I run a small, nonprofit publishing company out of rented office space at my former elementary school, Stella Niagara. On Saturday, Sept. 5, at Artpark, my longtime assistant, Marlee Jaeger, and I will be presenting The 5th Annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:45 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 30, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 260 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 06:45 am
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, Aug. 22, to Friday, Aug. 28, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. ECSO deputies responded to 2,127 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report. This included 369 premises checks, 60 neighborhood patrols, 216 vehicle/traffic stops, 226 calls to assist other agencies, and 50 arrest warrants served.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 05:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 4, 2026
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 01:00 pm
Next week, school board members, administrators and teachers will welcome students back to the classroom in schools throughout New York state.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 01:00 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan launched the City of Buffalo's hot patching operation and a new online pothole repair counter, delivering on his commitment to improve the durability, transparency and accountability of the city's pothole-repair program.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 01:00 pm
With the seventh annual "Rise for Recovery Walk" just over a week away, Kids Escaping Drugs is inviting the community to come together on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Canalside, to celebrate recovery, remember loved ones lost to overdose, and show support for individuals and families affected by addiction.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:55 pm
The Town of Niagara announced the launch of Niagara NY Connect, a new citizen notification mobile application powered by GOGov. The app is designed to keep residents informed and connected with timely updates directly from the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:30 pm
Food Network announced "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" will return for a third season. Building on the enduring power of "Harry Potter" - a global phenomenon that continues to evolve and captivate fans of all ages around the world - the groundbreaking series blends iconic storytelling and spectacular edible artistry into a competition unlike any other.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a water quality advisory for Olcott Beach. Routine water quality surveillance sampling conducted on Aug. 31 determined bacteriological levels exceeded standards established for safe recreational swimming. As a result, Olcott Beach has been closed to swimming until further notice.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:25 pm
Labor Day is seen as the "unofficial" end to Summer in Western New York, but Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel will have a number of events stretching through the middle of October.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:25 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Niagara History Center will host a day of family activities to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Families are invited to come to the History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport, to learn and experience 250 years of Niagara County history through "meeting" famous people, trying their hand at bygone activities, and making crafts from different periods of time.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:25 pm
The Erie County Department of Health's office of health equity has a set of free grants management workshops planned this fall. If you are part of an organization that applies for grants or receives grant funding, this workshop offers practical information about preparing for grants, managing grants, workplans, budgets, reporting and the entire grant process.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:25 pm
Pets love their human companions unconditionally. If pets could speak, they might say, "We love when the air around us is clean. Thank you for keeping us healthy and not smoking or vaping around us."
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 11:40 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning for Niagara Coffee Co., welcoming Terrilyn and John Scozzafava and Ian and Victoria Billings to Lewiston.
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Wed, Sep 2nd 2026 07:05 pm
Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls celebrated its grand reopening on Tuesday, marking the official beginning of a new chapter for one of downtown Niagara Falls' most recognizable dining and entertainment destinations.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency assessment teams continue to make substantial progress conducting fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties through a multiagency, enhanced investigation response.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
Members of the SUNY Niagara board of trustees and the NCCC Foundation board of directors recently joined SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes and Supervisor of College Nursing Services Cheri Yager to cut the ribbon officially opening the Health & Wellness Center at the college's Sanborn campus.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone's home ─ and it's more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:55 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is thrilled to announce its newest rescued resident, a 3-year-old female harbor seal named Papita!
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:40 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is helping shoppers get tailgate ready with the launch of its new "Tops Tailgate Club," a six-week football campaign featuring gameday savings, recipes, entertaining inspiration, digital rewards, exclusive merchandise, and weekly prize giveaways.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:35 pm
Multi-Platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning country superstar Ella Langley extends her extraordinary reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 as her blockbuster hit "Choosin' Texas" earns its 20th week at No. 1. The six-times-Platinum hit now holds the second-longest run at No. 1 in Billboard Hot 100 history, trailing only Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Deputy Director and Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition Chair Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of the "You Matter!" coffee sleeve campaign as one of several September Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month Activities organized by the NCDMH in collaboration with HSN.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:30 pm
Following acclaimed, sold-out runs across North America, International Ballet Stars returns with "Alice in Wonderland," a world premiere production designed in collaboration with pop art icon Romero Britto. It will be coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for one performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2027.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:25 pm
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:25 pm
Frontier High School will host the second annual Frontier Volleyball Stadium Series on Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring boys' and girls' varsity volleyball matches against Grand Island High School in a unique outdoor setting at Frontier's football stadium.
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