Tue, Jan 20th 2026 01:25 pm
Dr. Scott F. McKay, of the Village of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Niagara Falls on May 22, 1946, the son of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Howard) McKay.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 10:25 am
Artpark & Company announces "Tori Amos: In Times Of Dragons Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, with special guest Bartees Strange.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don't face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood.
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Tue, Jan 20th 2026 09:40 am
Giving voice to thoughts on life, legacy and faith that have long ruminated in the recesses of her heart, Dove and ASCAP award-winning singer/songwriter Ginny Owens bows "Different Kind of Water" on Feb. 20. Her first new collection in three years, the EP was produced by Kyle Schonewill and features five selections all co-written by Owens.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 09:05 pm
Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, the City of Buffalo is keeping the Buffalo Skyway closed to all traffic overnight. The roadway first closed early Monday afternoon.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:50 pm
A mix of wintry weather is expected to impact the Buffalo area this week, with colder temperatures moving in across the Western and Central New York region.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 02:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced 17 New York state landmarks will be lit red, green and black tonight in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Dr. King's enduring message of nonviolence, hope, equality and justice.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:55 am
Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth has released his latest single "Beat Yourself Up," from his highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, "Whatever's Clever!", out March 27.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Community World Cup Grant program, a new statewide initiative that will support locally led public viewing events tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and help extend the excitement of the tournament to communities across New York.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:50 am
Two studies led by an opioid treatment program run by the University at Buffalo and UBMD Emergency Medicine have found that harm-reduction vending machines installed across New York state are well utilized and provide critical, lifesaving services to high-risk individuals who might not otherwise have access.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:35 am
The Lewiston Kiwanis club proudly welcomed two new members: Mike Weiss and Greg Mandeville. Pictured here, from left: Kiwanis members Dean Beltrano, Rob Nichols (sponsor) Weiss, Mandeville and Mark Briglio (sponsor).
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
State tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the state fiscal year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget's (DOB) mid-year update to the enacted budget financial plan.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will hold a series of workshops for the public to learn more about the Scajaquada Creek Ecological Restoration Plan, meet the project team, and provide input on the best areas to implement restoration and resiliency projects in the watershed.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is excited to announce its sixth annual contest celebrating Black History Month. This initiative offers students in grades 3-8 an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American individuals who inspire them.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the makeup date for the first lifeguard qualifier of the year. The new date is 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Drive Hamburg. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:25 am
Mayor Sean Ryan announced he selected Dr. Eva M. Doyle as the City of Buffalo's first-ever "Martin Luther King, Jr. Citizen of the Year," a new annual honor established by the Ryan administration to mark Dr. King's birthday and recognize a Buffalonian whose life's work reflects King's enduring values of service, education, justice and community leadership.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 11:05 am
New York state recently announced more than $37 million in grants to support 29 water quality and climate resiliency projects in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Region 9.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 10:50 am
The Buffalo Bills announced that Sean McDermott has been relieved of his duties as head coach.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 08:45 am
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns announced the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to launch the first phase of a new, modernized technology system designed to improve customer service and streamline operations for both residents and DMV staff in February.
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Mon, Jan 19th 2026 08:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday updated New Yorkers on the state's preparations ahead of lake-effect snow set to impact areas east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario through at least Tuesday night.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:50 pm
To kick off the new year, more than 45,000 students gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for Passion 2026, uniting in worship and prayer and inviting Jesus to meet them there.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:45 pm
M&T Bank, the "Official Bank of the Buffalo Bills," has commissioned a massive "Billieve Together" snow sculpture built outside its Delaware Sheridan branch in Kenmore (3637 Delaware Ave). M&T engaged local artist Eric Jones to create a 7-foot-by-20-foot snow sculpture encouraging fans to "Billieve" in their Buffalo Bills before the Divisional Round playoff game Saturday.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 04:45 pm
When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt healthier habits. When making such resolutions or goals, it's easy to overlook a crucial part of our overall health: the mouth.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:30 pm
A senior girls' basketball captain from Grand Island High School is playing in her last winter season. Rebekah Dolan is a four-sport varsity athlete balancing soccer, flag football, basketball and football.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
In response to the heavy snowstorm on Jan. 15, members of Niagara Gospel Mission's RECON discipleship program stepped out in service, voluntarily assisting two local churches with snow removal efforts.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving raccoons in the towns of Cambria and Hartland. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Jan. 14, and positive results were confirmed Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo, returning to the Niagara Falls Convention Center from Feb. 19-22, is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Catching Dreams Charters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving children battling pediatric cancer, and their families, the opportunity to escape the challenges of treatment and enjoy a therapeutic day on the water.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
As winter illnesses like colds, flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it's important for people to know where to go for care.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:20 am
Mayor Sean Ryan on Thursday praised the City of Buffalo's Department of Public Works for its coordinated and effective response to the first significant snowstorm of 2026, citing preparation, round-the-clock work by crews, and a renewed focus on delivering core city services residents depend on.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 16, 2026
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The international homelessness awareness event, the Coldest Night of the Year, is coming up on Feb. 28. Lockport CARES, the one emergency homeless shelter in the City of Lockport, is currently signing up walkers and teams of walkers to experience being homeless in the Western New York winter.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
A group of walkers, dressed in Bills gear and carrying signs and purple pompoms, took the first lap for Relay For Life at Veterans Park on the morning of Jan. 10. The weather was mild, and there was no snow on the ground.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
Project Future of Western New York, a martial arts studio at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., recently received some help from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch in regard to the building's furnaces.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
During December, Lewiston Garden Club members were busy preparing holiday gifts for families from Community Missions that were delivered along with food baskets and decorated wreaths.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
In "Disney on Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto" the glittery snow of Arendelle and the warm joy of a casita in the mountains of Colombia are part of the magic sprinkled on the audience.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
In a well-attended ceremony on New Year's Day at the Buffalo Launch Club, four town officials took the oath of office while family, friends and political colleagues cheered them on.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The Porter Town Board set the stage for 2026, with its annual reorganizational meeting held Jan. 2 and at the board's first regular session on Jan. 12. Both meetings saw a number of resolutions and routine procedural items approved.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
With the cold of winter upon us, the Rotary Club of Grand Island will host its annual Undie Sunday collection between Jan 24 and Feb 8. For 25 years, the Rotary Club has sponsored the collection of new and unused underclothing and socks. This year, there is a particular need for warm socks, T-shirts, underwear and leggings for men, women and children.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The Lewiston Democratic Committee is seeking persons interested in running for the elected offices of Lewiston town supervisor, Lewiston highway superintendent, or Niagara County legislator.
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