Thu, Jul 16th 2026 10:10 am
Artpark & Company's summer 2026 outdoor concert series got off to a rocking start July 10, as Lewiston's own Nina DiGregorio & Femmes of Rock took the amphitheater stage.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 09:20 am
An air quality alert is in effect as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region filling skies with smoke and harmful soot. AAA Western and Central New York has advice on safe driving during smoky conditions along with ways to prevent vehicle damage.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2026 06:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on the poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires and high temperatures creating unhealthy air for New Yorkers. The governor urged New Yorkers, particularly sensitive groups, to continue to take precautions to protect their health.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2026 11:00 am
Italian heritage, outstanding food, live music and family traditions will take center stage July 17-19 as the inaugural Niagara County Italian Festival, presented by Joe Cecconi's Chrysler Complex and Niagara Hyundai, debuts at Academy Park in the Village of Lewiston.
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Wed, Jul 15th 2026 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers that smoke from wildfires in Canada and high temperatures will create unhealthy air conditions in New York. The smoke, which will be visible, is set to cross into the western part of the state in the early morning before moving across the rest of the state throughout the day.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order to create the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), leaving a critical gap in survival.
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
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Tue, Jul 14th 2026 11:05 pm
Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced total philanthropic gifts for its 2025-26 fiscal year increased by 7.8%, reaching $9,075,325, reflecting the generosity and commitment of donors across Western New York.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:10 pm
The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. board of directors met and authorized a crucial contract with Union Concrete and Construction Corp. to begin phase 1 construction of the new Buffalo Cruise Terminal.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients' benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest financial decisions many people make, and today's car shoppers are more informed than ever. Whether you're purchasing your first car, upgrading to a newer model, or shopping for a dependable used vehicle, taking time to do your homework can save you money, frustration, and future headaches.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Raptors won the boys under-13 division at the Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament this past weekend. The Raptors defeated St. Catharines Roma Academy 3-2 in a thrilling championship game after defeating Amherst Sharks, Irondequoit SC, and Delaware Rangers in earlier matches.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.87, up 7 cents from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.15. The New York state average is $4.08, up 2 cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.18.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
AAA Western and Central New York is accepting donations to help fight hunger as part of a nationwide effort to provide at least 5 million meals to help those in need. The public can drop off nonperishable food donations or make monetary contributions at any AAA WCNY branch until Aug. 31.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:00 pm
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops announced several local restaurants were named award winners in a variety of categories at the 43rd annual festival. The judging took place Saturday morning by a panel of more than 55 food judges representing local media, political, business and community development sectors.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 12:05 pm
The City of Niagara Falls Police Department shared the following update on Saturday:
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 05:40 pm
After captivating audiences across the U.K. with sold-out performances and rave reviews, "The Princess Concert" is crossing the Atlantic for its highly anticipated U.S. debut tour. The Princesses will take center stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre for a special performance at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 05:40 pm
During Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to take steps to protect their vehicles from theft. In the first six months of this year, investigators for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles recovered 140 stolen vehicles worth $4.3 million. In addition, DMV also recovered eight stolen auto parts with a value of almost $13,000.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 02:15 pm
Emotionally driven pop-rock artist Cami Clune releases her debut seven-track album, "should be sleeping."
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:05 am
Relay For Life's honorary survivor, Joe Slachciak, loves superheroes, cooking and YouTube. He said that he admires all superheroes but that his favorite one is Spider-Man.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library held a ceremony on Monday, July 6, celebrating its 125 years of service to the community. The event helped kickoff the library's six-week summer reading program.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The $1 land transfer of 207 acres from Acquest Development to the Seneca Nation of Indians earlier this year has spurred new round of legal action from the Town of Grand Island.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 29, to Sunday, July 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 212 calls during this period. For More information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
With prices rising in, well, just about everything, now is the perfect time ... to take a vacation. ... To Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:35 am
Mary Ann Crowe, 93, passed peacefully on July 4 in her home on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for July 10, 2026
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Grand Island's first Independence Day run was organized by Richard "Dick" Bessel to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, June 27, to Friday, July 3, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. ECSO deputies responded to 2,151 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:20 pm
The Lions Clubs of WNY will sponsor a picnic for the visually impaired from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Five Senses Nature Park (home of Town of Wheatfield Lions Club), 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:10 pm
Click the links below to find some of our favorite local community event photos:
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
One of the Village of Lewiston's most unique properties is now for sale. Gary Hall is selling the former DeChantal Hall at 435 N. Second St. The almost 15,000-square-feet property was recently used as the headquarters for Waste Technology Services, a non-asset-based waste and by-product management company. Northstar Recycling Company LLC announced its acquisition of WTS last fall.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
Upon being sworn into office on Monday, new Village of Lewiston Mayor Dan Cota and his board - including new Deputy Mayor Tina Coppins and Trustee Leandra Collesano - set their sights on some lofty new initiatives intended to increase communication between elected leaders and community members.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:35 pm
A brand-new song from synth pop legend Howard Jones, "Stand Up," has its exclusive worldwide premiere today via Billboard. The track is taken from Jones' forthcoming album "Global Citizen" (due out in 2027) and is created on his newly refurbished original Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard (the flagship synth of the early '80s).
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:00 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced it has established a new "Neighborhood Business of the Month" recognition program to highlight small, locally owned businesses that contribute to the county's economy and enhance the quality of life in communities throughout Niagara County.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $110 million in state funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined FY 2025 and FY2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications (SICG) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant programs.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Pedal off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Monday, July 13, for a community ride hosted in partnership with Slow Roll Buffalo. The ride celebrates Buffalo's theater scene, including the 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls, calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls.
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