Mon, Jan 5th 2026 09:15 am
The following is the schedule of sites, dates and times for the National Football League's "Wild Card Weekend," powered by Verizon, Jan. 10-12 (all times ET).
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 11:00 pm
Marvel Television has released an all-new trailer and stills for its upcoming series "Wonder Man."
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:30 pm
Recently elected Town of Lewiston officials were sworn into office during a ceremony held Jan. 1 at Town Hall.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul 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. The vacancies were created by the resignations of former State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, former State Sen. Sean Ryan, and former Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, respectively.
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Thu, Jan 1st 2026 07:00 am
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:30 pm
ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that legend Diana Ross will illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a dazzling live performance as the 2026 headliner for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
"New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" will air live Wednesday, Dec. 31 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
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Wed, Dec 31st 2025 12:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring new affordable health care laws. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, health insurers will be required to cover medically necessary EpiPens and cap out-of-pocket costs at $100 per year, breast cancer screening and imaging, and the cost of scalp cooling systems to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:20 pm
On Monday, during a high-wind event, a portion of the front façade at Coppins Service Center was blown to the ground. Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 was quickly on scene, at 550 Center St., to mitigate damage and prevent any further problems.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 06:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today reminded New Yorkers to remain cautious while traveling this week, as severe winter weather conditions and lake-effect snow will continue impacting the state. Lake-effect snow off the shores of lakes Erie and Ontario is expected to fall until Saturday, and while winds are expected to continue subsiding, blowing snow that creates hazardous driving conditions remains a concern, especially during New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Skyway (State Route 5) in the City of Buffalo has reopened to traffic.
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Tue, Dec 30th 2025 03:40 pm
Today, New York State Sen. Sean Ryan announced he has sent a letter of resignation to New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, ending his tenure as a New York state senator effective Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:40 pm
National Grid has deployed more than 3,300 line, tree, and public safety specialists to assess damage, clean up debris and restore power to customers caused by the ongoing severe winter storm forecasted to affect upstate New York through Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today expanded New York's state of emergency statewide, as an intense winter storm continues to impact much of upstate New York. Following periods of ice and rain throughout the state during the overnight hours, a long-duration lake-effect snow system moved into the state Monday morning, with winds as high as 70 mph in Western New York causing whiteout conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 04:00 pm
James V. Glynn, 91, chairman and CEO of Niagara Falls-based Maid of the Mist Corp., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home following a lengthy illness.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 01:30 pm
One of Lewiston's oldest businesses was damaged Monday morning.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
Even though the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot drawing held on Christmas Eve was won in Arkansas, ticket sales leading up to the drawing generated more than $79 million combined for New York's public schools and Lottery retailers.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 12:00 pm
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibly. New Year's Eve festivities can be tempting, and AAA urges drivers not to drink and drive. AAA reminds partygoers to plan ahead with a designated driver, ride sharing, or overnight accommodations.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:55 am
Women United of Greater Niagara proudly announces the success of "Essentials: The Hygiene Project," held in November to benefit Niagara Gospel Mission and Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
Helping to bring holiday joy to residents of the Ransomville Heritage Manor, members of the Youngstown Lions Club were joined Dec. 11 by Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers and Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti, along with Santa Claus and Youngstown Lions Club Past President Millie the Elf.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:30 am
National Grid is increasing staffing and extending evening and overnight work shifts as the company prepares for a severe weather system that is anticipated to begin Sunday evening and continue through Tuesday morning across upstate New York.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:30 am
A mix of high winds and wintry weather is in the forecast. AAA is prioritizing roadside requests and suspending long tows over 30 miles during the storm to assist those stranded amid treacherous weather conditions.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:00 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has issued a travel advisory for Erie County beginning at 11 a.m. today, Monday Dec. 29.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
The arrival of a new year is a time of celebration for people across the globe. It's customary to mark the occasion with fireworks, countdowns and champagne. For those who indulge a little too much on New Year's Eve or stay up well past midnight, Jan. 1 may be a day to recuperate. But spending New Year's Day with Mother Nature is a great way to enjoy the first few hours of a new year.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Grand Island land that was once earmarked for an Amazon distribution center is now in the hands of the Seneca Nation, and the town is facing a lawsuit alleging its warehouse law violates the property rights of the land's donor, Acquest Development.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
A new holiday tradition debuted last week in the Town of Niagara, with the first Santa neighborhood drive.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Children and families gathered Saturday at DiMino's Lewiston Tops for a celebration honoring this year's Lewiston Sentinel holiday coloring contest. Awardees include:
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Destination Niagara USA is excited to announce the return of the annual "Family Fun New Year's Eve Celebration," set to take place from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
The annual Grand Island Lions Christmas Party was held at the Buffalo Launch Club and was well attended by Lions and their significant others.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2025 Grand Island/Dispatch coloring contest:
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada informed the Town Board of the purpose of new roadside monitoring cameras being installed by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office on four right-of-ways.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
Christmas Day is a big event on the calendar each year. Indeed, Dec. 25 is a day when family, faith and festivities converge for billions of people across the globe.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
The New Year's Eve countdown is on, with people eagerly awaiting the opportunity to say goodbye to this year and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
Both Gabby and Sukhmani talked about how they chose to volunteer as docents with the Grand Island Historical Society.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $1,500 from the Maguire Family of Dealerships, which helped advance our "Share Your Happiness" fundraising closer to our 2025 goal of $20,000!
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Wed, Dec 24th 2025 10:00 am
When you live and work just north of Buffalo, it's not always easy connecting with Hollywood talent.
Most press junkets are held in larger cities - a New York, Los Angeles or Chicago, for example - and the vast majority of on-screen productions are staged in places like Atlanta, Manhattan and Vancouver. Interviews, then, are almost always by phone or via Zoom. That was until 2025 - the year Christmas came to town. And by Christmas, I, of course, mean the Hallmark Channel.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 11:30 pm
The holiday season is a busy time of year. From holiday shopping to readying the home for guests, there's no shortage of things to accomplish in a relatively brief amount of time. Seasoned holiday enthusiasts may be ready to put their game faces on and tackle tasks with ease. But for first-time holiday hosts, the prospect of crossing items off to-do lists may require a little extra assistance.
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Tue, Dec 23rd 2025 11:25 pm
The festive nature of the holiday season is on display in many places throughout the month of December, and that includes private homes. Gatherings with family and friends fill celebrants' social schedules throughout the holiday season and present various opportunities to catch up with loved ones in a fun, warm and welcoming setting.
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