Mon, Aug 31st 2026 11:55 am
It was a stellar - and surprisingly dry - weekend in Lewiston, as the Northwest Jazz Festival brought the best in jazz music to Center Street. The forecast called for rain; instead, the thousands in attendance experienced hot licks and cool beats headlined by Buffalo native Paul Marinaro and his Chicago quintet on Friday, and trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg on Saturday.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 03:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of a positive rabies case involving a bat in the City of North Tonawanda. The sample was submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Aug. 26, and positive results were confirmed Aug. 27.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 01:30 pm
The USA Network's "Anna Pigeon" came out of the gates strong, thanks to the work of its lead actor, Tracy Spiridakos, and the vision of its director, Lea Thompson. But like any decorated athlete - or, in the case of this fictionalized tale, a collection of park rangers - success is found in teamwork.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:35 am
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 3. The half-marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston. The 5K starts at Porter on the Lake Town Park. Both races finish at Porter on the Lake Town Park.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:15 am
As families and educators prepare for a new school year, Tops Friendly Markets is proud to announce the return of the Tops in Education (TIE) program, running Sept. 1 through May 31, 2027. Since its inception in 2012, the program has donated more than $2 million to local schools, helping support students, teachers and school communities across the region.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:05 am
Hibbard's Frozen Custard recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its "Big Barenaked Bang" custard to the Home Assistance Referral Team. HART said it is grateful to Hibbard's for its continued support.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:55 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with Conservation Science Global, is offering hunters throughout the state up to $60 for their purchase and use of lead-free ammunition during the 2026-27 big game hunting season.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:55 am
Everyone shares a similar moral compass about right and wrong, but where liberals and conservatives disagree is about who counts as a victim, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:55 am
As generative AI becomes commonplace in schools and workplaces, educators question what kids actually know when AI is doing much of the work for them - especially when it comes to writing.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:45 am
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, Aug. 8, to Friday, Aug. 14, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:45 am
"The City of Niagara Falls mourns the passing of Irene Elia. She was a wonderful person and passionate public servant who loved our city. Mayor Elia lived a wonderful 95 years and her legacy will live on. We will remember her fondly."
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:05 am
3 Little Hens are getting closer to hatching in Youngstown.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University (CAM), in collaboration with the Lewiston Council on the Arts (LCA), invites the community to step back in time with "Niagara Follies: Music from the CAM Collection," from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:05 am
Lewiston residents heard the latest Monday on town efforts to address problematic drainage issues following this month's heavy rain events.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
In September 2025, the Grand Island Central Board of Education welcomed its first two students as ex officio school board members. Ex officio members participate in everything that the school board does, except for voting and sitting in on executive sessions.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
Buildings with a total height of 16 feet or more, and buildings with walls higher than 10 feet, will not be built in the Town of Wheatfield as per a six-month moratorium voted on by the Town Board at a recent meeting.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
Charles Hugh "Charlie" Carr, age 95, passed peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026 after a brief illness. He was a long-time resident of Grand Island, formerly of Dublin, New Hampshire.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
We're deep into our 53rd season, and even as the calendar turns toward fall, Artpark's schedule shows no signs of slowing down. Artpark is a place where this region comes together, and the weeks ahead prove that in a big way.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
A young doe was hit and killed in Youngstown earlier this summer, which created a catalyst for resident Susan Bray to gather together almost 20 signatures to stop speeding in the village once and for all. She presented her petition at the Village Board's regular business meeting in July. She then followed up last Thursday at the August meeting.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
On Monday, Aug. 10, The Village Diner held its 25th anniversary party in Youngstown. After proclamations were presented to Cathy Flynn Pasquantino, the diner owner, a large crowd of people went into the diner and availed themselves to an extensive buffet and refreshments.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
Parade chair Kristol Stevens reports planning has been underway over past weeks. Parade applications just closed and arrangements are moving ahead with the village, Youngstown Police, Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co., and local businesses.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 05:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Aug. 28, 2026
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 08:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 17 landmarks across New York will be illuminated pink this evening, Thursday, Aug. 27, to honor the life and legacy of country music icon and lifelong philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 07:35 pm
The following activity occurred Saturday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 23, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 356 calls during this period. For more information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 05:50 pm
This year's Lewiston Jazz Festival supporters recently gathered for a photo outside of presenting sponsor Northwest Bank's Center Street branch.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 05:50 pm
New to this year's Lewiston Jazz Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to win a one-year lease on a 2026 Ford Maverick, generously donated by Basil Ford of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 05:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to welcome Niagara Falls native Jamie Olander as its new events & donor relations coordinator.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and Gerard Place celebrated their ongoing partnership through their "Farm Garden" initiatives that provide healthy food for the east side of Buffalo with a community harvesting day on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 01:05 pm
The 2026 Olcott Beach Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Krull Park, located on the shore of Lake Ontario in Olcott.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 01:00 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly announces "Sara Evans: Holiday Road Tour," performing live at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 12:55 pm
The National Football League on Wednesday announced plans to elevate Pro Bowl presented by Verizon selection as one of the league's most meaningful individual honors, recognizing exclusively the very best players from each NFL season.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:50 am
The Kenan Center will open the doors of its newest facility, the Kenan Civic Arena, on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a free, family-friendly celebration running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:45 am
New York Sea Grant, a collaborative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York, is inviting the public to document the presence, activities and impacts of double-crested cormorants.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
Despite advances in the management of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes - all risk factors for cardiovascular issues - heart disease remains a leading cause of morbidity worldwide.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
For plenty of kids (and parents), back-to-school brings lots of excitement. But for just as many, the thought of returning to school can come with feelings of anxiety.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
The Town of West Seneca will celebrate two milestone anniversaries from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12: "A Perfect Union on Union Road" will take place in front of West Seneca Town Hall (1250 Union Road), to mark West Seneca's 175th anniversary alongside the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:40 am
Thirteen National Football League club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids achieve a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:35 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee has cancelled its Sept. 9 meeting due to lack of business.
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Thu, Aug 27th 2026 10:35 am
As students return to college campuses or begin collegiate experiences for the first time, some may turn to vape products to navigate stress or social gatherings.
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Wed, Aug 26th 2026 01:05 am
Music icon, Dollywood proprietor, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
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