Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
Road debris is a traffic safety concern for all road users. While there is no singular definition of road debris, it generally refers to any object on a roadway that does not belong in the driving environment.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged New Yorkers to start their year off with wellness at the forefront by participating in a "First Day Hike" for free.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club is proud to announce the winners of its annual Peace Poster contest, following a successful campaign that engaged local youth in visualizing global peace: first-place winner Vanessa Forbes, second-place Melanie Lynch and third-place Aubrey Johnson. Honorable mentions included Kazimier Gallagher, Meadow Schmieger, Samantha Saturday and Alyvia Dixon.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
Today, multi-talented artist and producer JVKE and singer-songwriter Forrest Frank are releasing their collaborative holiday album, "this is what christmas feels like," via AWAL. The nine-track album features six new songs, a festive remix of JVKE's hit single "her" featuring Frank, their previously released duet "Christmas Morning," plus an interlude.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
Peter Burton has released a new version of his radio single, "Where Would I Be," with Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Matthew West. Released initially as Burton's debut single with Integrity Music, the song continues to grow in reach and impact.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
As 2026 approaches, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is urging motorists to prepare for significant and far-reaching changes to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles driver point system. These reforms, adopted in late 2024, are designed to more quickly identify high-risk motorists and improve road safety across New York.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 02:10 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is pleased to announce that, weather-permitting, one lane of the southbound bridge carrying Interstate 190 over Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls is scheduled to reopen to traffic Saturday morning, Dec. 6.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 10:00 am
It's finally here - no, I'm not talking about the cold weather or Cyber Monday. As of Dec. 1, lake trout can be legally targeted on the lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:20 am
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk and Lights Parade will take place the weekend of Dec. 5-7, and include Santa's arrival, a procession down Center Street, shopping/dining deals, and a lights parade.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:05 am
Santa has a date to visit Grand Island from 3-6 p.m. this Saturday during the "Light Up the Boulevard" and parade festival.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The planned Golfview subdivision at Whitehaven and East River roads was still a hot topic at Monday's Town Board meeting, even though the board tabled a vote on a recently proposed revision.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University invites Western New Yorkers to shop local and celebrate regional creativity at its inaugural Holiday Art Market, taking place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Join BelleIsle Entertainment and the Parish Players' production of "Joseph and Mary," the all-original rock/pop musical telling through song the story of the first Christmas night.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Northern Niagara is officially in holiday mode, as the days till Christmas draw ever fewer.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Rotary Club is stepping forward in a big way this holiday season to support the Neighbors Foundation's annual "Share Your Happiness" campaign. The club will match all donations - dollar for dollar - up to $4,000. This match is made possible, in part, through a $2,000 district grant awarded by Rotary International, allowing the local club to expand its giving and deepen its impact on the community.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 06:50 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 5, 2025
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:05 pm
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 members join with a recent winner of a Moose Lodge college scholarship in giving back, as members helped decorate the Christmas tree in the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell at Academy Park last weekend.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:00 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced there will be four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara Region for the 2025 season. Testing is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any New York state park.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds snowmobilers to put safety first and ride responsibly. New York state has many outstanding snowmobile opportunities and, while it is an exciting way to explore the outdoors in winter, snowmobiling also comes with risks.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced $500,000 is available to New York's farmers' markets through Part 1 of the fourth round of the Farmers' Market Resiliency Grant program.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 02:55 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District has received additional funding to advance efforts under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to protect the health and well-being of communities and the environment.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 10:20 am
At the 2025 New York Farm Bureau Conference, Kevin Bittner received the James Quinn Award. It is the second-highest award in the organization, and goes to someone who has gone above and beyond in supporting Farm Bureau and NY Agriculture during the past year.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 10:20 am
This year marked a turning point in Alzheimer's disease research, with major strides in diagnostics, treatment options and public understanding of cognitive health.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 10:20 am
Acclaimed musician and producer Anthony Casuccio has released a heartfelt new song and video titled "This Is My Home," a vibrant tribute to the city that shaped his musical journey.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 10:20 am
Just for Kids School Age Programs is proud to announce its 2025-26 scholarship program, which will award $25,000 in scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors across Western New York. Each awardee will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their continued education and career goals.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:55 am
At Monday's Town Board meeting, Wheatfield Water and Sewer Department head Mark Clark gave the Town of Wheatfield an update on the municipality's efforts to test for lead in water. The testing has been mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following new changes in the lead and copper rule.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:55 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce the start of its annual holiday ornament sale, with 100% of the profits benefitting the Niagara Falls Fire Department toy fund.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:50 pm
With winter weather in the forecast followed by the coldest temperatures of the season, AAA Western and Central New York is preparing for an increase in call volume.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:40 pm
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:00 pm
Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2025 Platinum Choice Award-winners by Smart Meetings.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:00 pm
Winter is soon to hit the Northeast, and promises to bring with it freezing temperatures and snow. As New Yorkers turn on their heat this winter and curl up next to their fireplaces, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) wants to remind everyone to follow some simple tips when heating their homes this winter.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 07:10 pm
On Wednesday, Artpark & Company announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the arts and culture sector. Through New York state's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $80.9 million in fiscal year 2026 to arts and culture nonprofits across all 10 regions and a historic number of artists.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 08:25 pm
Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world's largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the nationwide performer lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026", the country's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare. This annual funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across Western New York.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:55 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant monies to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Dec. 22.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the launch of the new "Queen City Forward" website - located at QueenCityForward.dot.ny.gov - which will serve as the NYSDOT's new dedicated online hub for a reimagined project along the Kensington Expressway that aims to engage the community and create a brighter transportation future for the City of Buffalo and Western New York.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for purchase. The $80 Empire Pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York state parks, state boat launch sites, arboretums, park preserves and Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserves.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:50 pm
Carly Pearce kicks things off on April 25, 2026. Next, celebrate disco vibes with The Commodores and special guest Village People on May 16. Then, on May 22, Switchfoot is joined by Fuel and Lit to rock the stage.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 07:45 pm
Tyler Childers will return to the road with 2026's "Snipe Hunt," including a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on June 10, 2026. The show is presented by LN and FPC Live.
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