Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 01:35 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced Monday, Jan. 26, is the start of the 2025 income tax filing season. This is when the Tax Department and the IRS will begin accepting and processing income tax returns. The deadline to file returns and pay any tax owed (or request an extension of time to file) is midnight on April 15.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
A series of summer events were approved Tuesday - on one of the coldest days of the year - during the Village of Lewiston's monthly meeting. Trustees approved the following motions:
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a special election to fill the vacancies in the 47th and 61st Senate districts, and the 36th Assembly District, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara made it through the heavy snowstorm earlier this week, but Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso said the municipality needs to take action before the next weather event.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Grand Island does not want the Seneca Nation of Indians' newly acquired land on Long Road to be taken off town tax rolls.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The repairs along the I-190 southbound bridge crossing over Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls are expected to be completed in the spring, according to New York State Department of Transportation representative Ryan Whalen.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board has accepted the low bid as the best one for its high-tech water meter replacement project, upon the recommendation of Town Engineer Robert Westfall. The awarding of the contract is subject to legal review.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 06:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 23, 2026
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 05:05 pm
Adm. Charles Vance has had a lot to deal with in his tenure with the United Federation of Planets: time away from his wife and daughter; meeting the crew of Discovery, which illegally time traveled from the 23rd to 32nd century; and the dilithium explosion known as "The Burn." But in the new Paramount+ series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," he's facing perhaps his greatest challenge yet: college kids.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 02:45 pm
Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46%) occurring between December and February. In response to this increased risk, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is sharing simple but critical ways to stay warm and safe through the colder months and during winter storms.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 02:35 pm
The Postal Service is reaching out to communities throughout upstate New York to raise public awareness on the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice so carriers can provide safe mail delivery.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 02:35 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are monitoring the forecasts of the approaching winter weather system this weekend that is expected to bring frigid temperatures and snow to the Northeast.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 12:25 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island thanks the hundreds of individuals and organizations who contributed to our successful 2025 holiday distribution. One hundred and ten of your neighbor families were helped with food baskets and, where appropriate, gift cards for 152 children; 73 of our seniors were also helped in two senior apartment complexes.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 12:20 pm
Football fans know there's nothing quite like the playoffs. Whether your passion rests with college sports or the action on the professional gridiron, there's plenty of exciting football to watch in the early weeks of winter.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:10 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the planned closures and schedule changes of the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in February as the New York State DMV begins a large-scale system upgrade next month to modernize its technology platforms and service delivery. The upgrades impact every DMV across the state.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:05 am
Oscar-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman announced the 98th Oscars nominations today, live from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:05 am
The NFL and The Associated Press have announced the finalists for their annual accolades for the 2025 NFL season. Award winners will be announced at "NFL Honors" presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:05 am
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced the appointment of Kathleen Moriarty Christy as its new executive director, effective Monday, Jan. 26.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:55 pm
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday announced the team signed forward Josh Doan to a seven-year extension with an average annual value of $6.95 million.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
Guy Fieri's "Tournament of Champions" will return with its seventh season premiere on Sunday, March 1 (8 p.m. ET/PT), and stream the following day on HBO Max and discovery+. Thirty-two of the nation's best chefs, including proven warriors and fierce new challengers, are ready to battle, but nothing will prepare the chefs for the competition's biggest surprise ever.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, children with special needs division, is pleased to announce an upcoming session of "Happy Talk Song and Sign." This free, community-based parent-child group is designed to support early communication and language development in young children through songs, simple signs, and evidence-based play.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:10 pm
The League of Women Voters for Buffalo/Niagara and UB Voter will host a free "Meet the Candidates Forum" for candidates running in a special election for New York State Senate District 61.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
Order forms for the 2026 conservation tree and shrub seedling sale are now available from Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
As Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to focus on making New York more affordable, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is helping by sharing its money-savings guide, which offers 75-plus ways New Yorkers can stretch their dollars on everyday expenses.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
BestSelf Behavioral Health announced the opening of the BestResponse Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center, a first-of-its-kind, 24/7 facility in Western New York designed to support people of all ages experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:05 pm
Due to expected bitterly cold temperatures - and with the safety of our staff, volunteers, pet owners and pets in mind - the Erie County Department of Health has canceled the rabies vaccine clinic scheduled for Jan. 24. The new date is Saturday, Feb. 21, at the same time (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and same location, North Buffalo Community Center.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 07:00 pm
Global chart-topping artist Louis Tomlinson releases his latest single, "Imposter," with an official music video, out today. The reflective video for "Imposter" stars RTS-winning actor James Nelson-Joyce ("This City Is Ours," "A Thousand Blows").
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:55 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA), the region's premier multidisciplinary arts hub, announces its spring 2026 season, featuring music programming that spans jazz, indie and folk rock, along with special events that bring the best in arts and entertainment to Western New York.
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:55 pm
Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke deaths has declined, yet, heart disease and stroke still kill more people in the U.S. each year than any other cause, according to data reported in the "2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association."
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
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Wed, Jan 21st 2026 06:50 pm
After 18 months of research and planning, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) has completed its community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP).
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 05:05 pm
Multi-Platinum, 13-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend today announced he is bringing "A Night of Songs & Stories" back - "just you and me, the piano, and the stories behind the songs" - to Shea's Buffalo Theatre on April 22.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:45 pm
The newest member of the Aquarium of Niagara's penguin colony is making his public debut in honor of Penguin Awareness Day - and his arrival also brings a budding bird romance to Western New York.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
From signature pop music sounds to romantic ballads to 1980s hits and comedy gold, Fallsview Casino continues to add to its lineup of star-studded performances.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Multi-Platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms have joined forces yet again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. The bands behind signature hits "Run-Around" and "Hey Jealousy" have announced a 35-date run.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
AP Gorny defies category. Across five decades, he has worked as printmaker, photographer, sculptor, bookmaker, and performer - his artist books reaching the Vatican Library and the Guggenheim. The story of how this artist built his international career from Buffalo roots is less examined.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara Community Action Program Inc. would like to extend its appreciation and thanks to Niagara Sheets LLC for a donation of $850, three boxes of new clothes for children, and six boxes of assorted toys for children to help needy families throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:35 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, on Tuesday, issued his yearly reminder to pistol permitholders to check their permits to see if they are due to recertify with the New York State Police.
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