Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
After an exceptionally long and harsh winter - especially on our roads - spring is on its way. It is time to enjoy warmer weather, fresh air, and cleanup efforts as we prepare for a great summer.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Bison Turf Equipment Inc. is a step closer to renovating and opening a vacant building in the Town of Niagara - and transforming it into a fully operational retail store before May 1.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso is following through on her statements last year regarding neglected buildings in the Town of Niagara. On the docket at Tuesday's Town Board meeting were four properties that will be evaluated at public hearings April 21, with suggested remedies including repair, vacate and/or demolish.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Reassessment grievance day on Grand Island might not draw quite the crowd that it did in 2025.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island selected three outstanding women to receive the 2026 Yellow Rose award for leadership and service to the community. The club honors women whose talent, dedication, determination and caring hearts have made a difference in the lives of others and inspired a new generation to achieve to their greatest potential.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
At its regular meeting March 9, the Town of Porter Town Board set the stage for the year ahead with the passing of two new local laws.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 06:55 am
With the first few tastes of spring weather, trustees in the Village of Lewiston continue to issue approvals for events shaping the village's summer season. On Monday, the board approved motions:
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 20, 2026
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 06:50 pm
Mayor Sean Ryan on Thursday issued an executive order establishing a 60-day moratorium on the issuance of certain demolition permits in the City of Buffalo, effective immediately and lasting until May 18.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 06:50 pm
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds taxpayers that information available on its website, www.tax.ny.gov, can help make filing personal income tax returns simple, fast and free for qualifying New Yorkers.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 02:05 pm
HOPE Day, the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving, raised a total of $528,105 in support of Appeal 2026 on March 18 to benefit Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," pushing the annual campaign past the halfway mark toward its overall $8 million goal. The total surpasses last year's record of $516,124.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 02:05 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation pilot program to integrate firearm access and injury risk screening into emergency department visits, a proactive approach designed to prevent violence before it occurs.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 11:25 am
Following a successful year-end campaign to make all classes free in 2026, Nusantara Arts is excited to offer another session of free beginner music classes starting next month. Classes offered include intro to Javanese gamelan starting April 12, and intro to Balinese gamelan starting April 19.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:25 am
Tops Friendly Markets is inviting customers to book their next trip to the news Tops "MoolahVille" - where your grocery shop pays you back. From March 22 through May 23, shoppers at all 147 store locations can enter the whimsical world enchanted by "Moolah" - a Tops-exclusive currency they can earn by collecting coins and keys for redeemable gift cards.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:25 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Niagara River Greenway Standing Committee has canceled its April 8 meeting due to lack of business.
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Thu, Mar 19th 2026 10:20 am
Western New York Book Arts Center announces its 18th annual Edible Book Festival, to be held at 468 Washington St., Buffalo, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 07:05 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate two missing girls:
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the return of the annual spring flower exhibit, which commences Friday, March 20, and will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, April 13.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Niagara Falls Book Circle (NFBC) will present the third in a series of book talks about Niagara Falls from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at The Kashmir Museum, 650 Park Place. The event is free and open to the public.
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Wed, Mar 18th 2026 02:20 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning wants to help residents to celebrate Earth Day and jump-start their spring cleaning by getting unneeded paint out of their houses and on its way to being recycled.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome back "Ricky Nelson Remembered Featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson" for a journey down memory lane performing some of their dad's greatest hits at the Avalon Theatre from Oct. 14-18.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
The Celtic band O'Ryan's Belt will present a concert of Celtic songs and dance music at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Fellowship Hall at Youngstown Presbyterian Church, as part of the church's concert series. This program continues the celebration of the month of St. Patrick's birth.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
On Tuesday, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative announced that Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan has formally joined the organization, a coalition of more than 425 mayors and local elected leaders working together to protect and restore freshwater resources and promote the economic health of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is thrilled to welcome rap and hip-hop greats Cypress Hill to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Thursday, July 16, as part of the "Once Upon A Time in the Summer 2026 Tour."
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
As National Poison Prevention Week begins, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers of prevention measures to reduce poisoning risks.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 05:55 pm
Join the Niagara History Center for an evening of history, community and celebration at its annual Niagara Heritage Dinner. This special event brings together supporters, friends and neighbors to not only honor the rich heritage of Niagara County while investing in its future, but also celebrate the unique position and part that the region has played in the grand narrative of American history, from founding to today.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 12:00 pm
A coordinated, multiagency response by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the City of Buffalo, and Buffalo Naval Park is now underway at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park to protect the Buffalo River and stabilize two historically and culturally significant vessels: the USS Croaker and USS The Sullivans.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 11:55 am
Artpark & Company announced Djo "Summer Tour" will be coming to the Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. July 23, with special guest Pond.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 11:55 am
The Cambria Historical Society is offering the following presentations on the first Wednesday of April, May and June, at 7 p.m. inside the museum located at the intersection of Lower Mountain Road and Cambria-Wilson Road (Route 425):
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 11:55 am
Niagara County Employment & Training (NCET) is now accepting applications for the 2026 summer youth employment program. Funded by a New York State Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) grant, this initiative provides young people with a valuable head start in the professional world.
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Tue, Mar 17th 2026 11:55 am
Every day in New York, someone is waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. For thousands of families, hope depends on the generosity of someone willing to give the "Gift of Life."
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 04:40 pm
On Monday, the Buffalo City Mission received a Dodge Grand Caravan mobility van donated by the West Herr Automotive Group in conjunction with the "West Herr Cares" program.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 03:10 pm
Gateway Harbor is bringing back the Wednesday night concert series, the "Friday Spotlight Series" and Thursday food trucks for another season of free outdoor entertainment and great food - bringing a summer of live music, entertainment, local flavor and community spirit to Tonawandas Gateway Harbor this summer.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 02:50 pm
The New York State Liquor Authority on Monday highlighted a new law allowing bars, restaurants and other "on-premises" establishments to purchase limited quantities of wine or liquor per week from nearby off-premises retail licensees, such as liquor and wine stores.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 12:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the start of construction on a $34.6 million expansion of the historic Shea's Buffalo Theatre - plus an additional commitment of $5 million in capital funding from New York state. Driven by an $18.5 million state investment, the four-story, 25,600-square-foot addition will revitalize the theater experience by introducing a new box office, expanded lobby and event space, concessions at each level, additional bathrooms and critical accessibility upgrades, including three new elevators.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:50 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is launching a new $1.6 million grant program to assist Western New York communities with environmental restoration projects.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:45 am
Erie County is pleased to announce two new calls for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, for public art commissions to be installed exclusively at the following Erie County locations: Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:30 am
With the official start of spring later this week, it's not too early to start thinking about all things gardening. Lewiston GardenFest organizers are now accepting applications for both vendors and residents interested in sharing their own gardens as part of the annual event, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21, along Center Street in Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 16th 2026 11:25 am
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