Mon, Jan 4th 2021 11:10 am
Congressman Chris Jacobs, R-NY-27, released the following statement after being sworn into the 117th Congress:
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Mon, Jan 4th 2021 11:05 am
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the team will stream its "Blue & Gold Scrimmage" at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4. The stream, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, will be available on www.Sabres.com and on the Sabres' Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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Fri, Jan 1st 2021 07:00 am
FeedMore WNY recently received a $100,000 grant from Kohl's to help the hunger-relief nonprofit continue its COVID-19 response efforts and meet the increased demand for food assistance throughout Western New York as a result of the pandemic.
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Fri, Jan 1st 2021 07:00 am
As the pandemic continues and we welcome the new year, many people are thinking now is the time to work on getting into shape.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2020 01:15 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston will open Catholic Health's first monoclonal antibiotic therapy clinic for the treatment of COVID-19 beginning the week of Jan. 4. The outpatient clinic is designed for individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 10 days, and are 65 years of age or older or have other chronic medical conditions that could lead to hospitalization.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2020 11:15 am
Warner Bros. Pictures announced it will fast-track development on the third installment of the "Wonder Woman" franchise to be written by Patty Jenkins, who is attached to direct, and starring Gal Gadot.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2020 10:50 am
Buffalo Bills fans are excited that some of them will be allowed to attend the first home playoff game in 25 years. Because of the pandemic, the Bills can only release a small number of tickets for sale.
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Thu, Dec 31st 2020 10:45 am
John J. Flynn was sworn in for a second term as Erie County district attorney at a small event held in his office on Wednesday afternoon.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 06:55 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced the final pilot plan for allowing fans to attend the Buffalo Bills' first home playoff game in more than two decades under strict COVID-19 protocols.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 06:50 pm
A press release from City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas:
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 06:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced completion of the Empire State Trail, now the nation's longest multiuse state trail, which will be fully open on Dec. 31.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 02:40 pm
City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, on Wednesday, expressed his appreciation to the Town of Niagara for its "generous offer" to provide the town's used, surplus police vehicles to the city at a "very affordable cost."
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 01:35 pm
Bernard J. Caturia, age 87, of Wheatfield, peacefully entered eternal rest on Dec. 19, 2020, under the brief care of Hospice Niagara in Lockport.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 01:25 pm
Brian D. Seaman, with wife Donna by his side, was sworn in as Niagara County district attorney on Wednesday, Dec. 30. The oath of office was conducted by Niagara County Court Judge Matthew J. Murphy III - who himself served as Niagara County DA for 16 years, and hired Seaman as an assistant DA in 2006.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 11:45 am
The 32nd annual First Night Buffalo, sponsored by the Independent Health Foundation, in partnership with The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, will be celebrated virtually for everyone looking forward to the promise of the new year in 2021.
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Wed, Dec 30th 2020 11:10 am
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Tue, Dec 29th 2020 07:20 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced unemployed New Yorkers will begin receiving extended and expanded federal unemployment benefits next week - the first week these benefits can be paid under federal law.
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Tue, Dec 29th 2020 11:10 am
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of COVID-19 vaccinations to steal personal information.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 06:10 pm
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 06:05 pm
The Erie County "Back to Business" grant program has issued its final report on the program's accomplishments, showing a total of 1,399 Erie County small businesses receiving approximately $19.2 million in direct financial assistance from the U.S. CARES Act through a partnership between Erie County and 43 North.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 06:05 pm
Following an update by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on COVID-19 quarantine requirements, the Erie County Department of Health has changed the time period for quarantine from 14 days to 10 days past last exposure.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 06:05 pm
Three local organizations will receive a total of $1.8 million in year-end COVID-19 relief funding ("CRF") after Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz directed the county Division of Budget and Management to reach out to local institutions known to be in acute fiscal distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic to determine if remaining CRF could be used to assist them.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 10:30 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has been directed by the New York State Department of Health to distribute COVID-19 vaccine to selected high-risk groups that provide services outside of the medical center.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 07:00 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently encouraged New Yorkers to celebrate the new year safely by spending time outdoors this holiday season at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails and public lands across the state beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 07:00 am
A new program is giving Western New Yorkers a chance to help control a silent killer.
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Mon, Dec 28th 2020 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center's next podcast will run from 8:15-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. To preregister for the virtual presentation, CLICK HERE. Attendees will receive an email back from career services with log-in details.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2020 10:20 am
On Thursday, President Donald Trump took a step to protect the health of the American people by requiring air passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative, via PCR or antigen test, no more than 72 hours before departure from the U.K. to the United States.
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Sat, Dec 26th 2020 10:20 am
On Friday, the Buffalo City Mission launched its annual "Hambone Express" event to deliver hot meals to the poor and homeless across Western New York.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 05:45 pm
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 11:05 am
WellNow Urgent Care began offering COVID-19 rapid antigen testing at almost all its centers in upstate New York this week. WellNow expects to bring rapid testing to all remaining locations before the end of the year.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees is hoping Center Street will qualify for future grant monies, now that the draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program is nearly complete.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
DiMino Lewiston Tops owner Anthony DiMino is no stranger to giving. He has been featured often in this newspaper for his donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and local anglers. This week, he and his store went above and beyond, donating $15,000 to the Salvation Army for Christmas. Volunteers have been manning the red kettle during the holiday season.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
During the first quarter of the new year, the Town of Grand Island's Planning Board and Town Board will be asked to review plans and vote on a 1.1-million-square-foot, 45-foot-high warehouse along the New York State Thruway I-190, which some are calling "the largest facility ever built on the Island." At the same time, the group that spoke out against the Amazon project has reemerged in opposition of this project.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
Happy holidays!
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston announced its year-end Town Board regular meeting/final audit, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, will be held by Zoom only.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
Organizers of the Youngstown/Town of Porter Community Holiday Baskets Program report this year's campaign was "a great success" with 49 needy families and 106 children assisted for Christmas.
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Thu, Dec 24th 2020 07:00 am
Ten-year-old Quinn Miller is an ambitious lad. He's been delivering The Sentinel for two years with the help of his mom, Meg. This year he decided to "up his game" and added the duty of collecting empty bottles and cans from the clients along his route.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 06:55 pm
The Fuccillo Chevrolet, Toyota and Hyundai dealerships of Grand Island on Dec. 23 donated $1,500 to the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation to support the work of helping neighbors in need in the community. The family of dealerships on Alvin Road recognizes through its charitable donation that Island families face hardships year-round, not just during the holidays.
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 06:45 pm
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Dec. 24, 2020
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Wed, Dec 23rd 2020 06:20 pm
The NHL's 2020-21 regular season will commence Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, with a five-game slate, highlighted by the Tampa Bay Lightning raising their second Stanley Cup championship banner before facing the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena.
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