Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:40 pm
Empire State Development announced Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients are now eligible to receive low-interest loans from the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF).
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:40 pm
This October, the Niagara-Wheatfield Community Education program will offer a host of interesting and engaging courses for adults, teens and children to enjoy. Course categories will include:
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:40 pm
Child Passenger Safety Week runs through Sept. 26, and AAA is reminding motorists to stay safe. In fact, Saturday is National Seat Check Saturday, where parents can make sure car seats are properly installed to protect young children.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:00 pm
Harold Alvin Reid passed away on Sept. 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Loretta (Rigo) Reid; devoted father of Nicole Reid (Joshua Heit), Deborah Reid-McDonnell (Sean McDonnell), brother of Leland (Anna) Reid, uncle to John (Amy) Reid, and Richard Reid and Robert Marisa; brother-in-law to Luisa Rigo, Orlando Rigo, and Mario Marisa. He is also survived by loving extended family and friends.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:00 pm
Jeff Conley worked for Niagara Frontier Publications as an independent carrier since 2011. His son, John, started delivering with him in 2015. They made a great team and never had complaints about their delivery. The papers were always, clean, dry and delivered on time.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:00 pm
Elaine Carol Gilbert, 89, died, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in the Masonic Care Community, Utica, surrounded by her loving family.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 01:00 pm
Beverly Rose Boyle, 92, a resident of Grand Island for 59 years, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Kinzua Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:05 pm
Further proof that life will resume and activities commence when the pandemic is over: The Village of Lewiston received $250,000 worth of playground equipment on Thursday. Come spring 2021, the community will be invited to enjoy the all-inclusive playground at Marilyn Toohey Park.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas announced it is postponing the yearly business awards, including Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
The Town of Lewiston Senior Center continues its reopening process - albeit with reduced offerings - following a months-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church is now offering a 4 p.m. Saturday service at 400 Ridge St., Lewiston. The Very Rev. Randi Hicks-Rowe is the new celebrant.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
Last Friday, the United Way of Greater Niagara announced the start of its 2020 fundraising campaign at the Four Points Sheridan Hotel in Niagara Falls. The organization says this year's campaign, which will run through Nov. 30, is more critical than ever as community groups continue to struggle with the effects of COVID-19. Funds raised throughout will continue to support 29 agencies focused on a spectrum of human services throughout the Niagara Region.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
Among the news from this week's Town of Niagara board meeting was that the town is scheduling a public hearing regarding the rezoning of property at the former U.S. Army Reserve Center from light industrial to heavy industrial.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
The Town of Niagara announced a number of event cancellations this week, including some related to wintertime festivities. The cancellations were announced via the following message, which was posted to the town's website earlier this week:
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
The story surrounding the sale of a former farmland site in the Town of Niagara took a number of interesting turns this week. The Town of Niagara Farmland Conservancy says it will file a lawsuit against the George Mannoe family, the former owners of a 26-acre parcel located on the east side of Miller Road after they decided to sell to another buyer, Alexis Johnson.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
As the Lewiston-Porter School District continues the restart from the effects of COVID-19, its Community Education program is taking on a whole new route for fall 2020. While other districts consider their options, Lew-Port announced Community Ed would be going 100% virtual for the semester.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 12:00 pm
Village of Lewiston trustees Nick Conde and Dan Gibson were sworn into office ahead of Monday's regular meeting.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2020 10:40 am
Full edition: The Tribune and The Sentinel for Sept. 25, 2020
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 07:00 pm
Beginning Monday, Sept. 28, record-breaking global superstars BTS will appear on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" for a weeklong special.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 07:00 pm
dick clark productions and NBC announced the nominees for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, which honor the year's most successful artists in 55 categories across all genres of music.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 06:55 pm
The votes are counted and America has chosen Brandon Leake as the winner of "America's Got Talent" season 15. Leake, who is the first spoken word poet to appear on the show, wins the $1 million grand prize and the opportunity to perform at Luxor Las Vegas.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 04:45 pm
Speaking to the press on Thursday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York will conduct its own review of potential coronavirus vaccines.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 01:05 pm
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization's iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 12:55 pm
Niagara County Legislator Dave Godfrey presented checks to both the Town and Village of Wilson to help them meet the local contribution requirement for projects receiving state funding through the New York State Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 12:55 pm
It's Life Insurance Awareness month, and AAA Western and Central New York has important life insurance tips. An essential component of insurance coverage, life insurance is not only highly recommended by AAA insurance agents, but your life insurance needs change based on major life events, so it's important to review it regularly.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 12:55 pm
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Niagara Falls Fire Department Mutual Aid Association is canceling the annual memorial service held to honor brothers and sisters who have passed away this past year.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 12:55 pm
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
In the space of just two albums, Royal Blood have ascended to become one of the world's biggest and most vital rock bands.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
Becker Farms invites guests to "The Social Distancing Retreat, Fall Edition," to stay overnight on the farm while still observing proper social distancing in the time of COVID-19.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
The Buffalo Bills, Harrison Phillips and Rachel's Mediterranean Grill have aligned to support John R. Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) this month through the "Rachel's Roundup" campaign. The three parties are advocating for fans to round up their bill each time they visit any Rachel's location this month, as proceeds will benefit key service lines and programming at OCH that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
The Tool Library announced that, starting today, it will expand its tool sharing service to allow membership from eight Western New York counties. Originally servicing residents in Erie and Niagara counties exclusively, individuals can now join from Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties, as well.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
The DeGlopper Memorial Expansion Committee is in need of volunteers beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, to assist with the placement of sod between the new sidewalk and the street along Grand Island Boulevard. Lakeside Sod is donating the sod. Work will commence rain or shine.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 11:55 am
With pending sales remaining at high levels, combined with low housing inventory, the current competitive bidding market continued in August, according to the housing report released Wednesday by the New York State Association of REALTORS.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 10:05 am
HANCI's mission to keep people living safely at home has never been more important. With the protection of our clients and caregivers as our highest priority during the coronavirus pandemic and always, we have mobilized our team so we can stay on the front lines, providing the highest level of care to our clients - safely. If you are the type of person who rises to the occasion and wants to make a real difference in the lives of others through your work, we want to meet you!
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 10:00 am
USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice 2020 winners were just revealed, and Seneca Resorts & Casino's Social Club by Seneca took second place for the Best Player's Club.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 10:00 am
Washing your hands and wearing a face mask are your best defense against the spread of COVID-19, but for many it is taking a toll on their skin.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:45 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the following announcement on Tuesday (National Voter Registration Day):
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:45 am
This Sunday, "$ellebrity: The Go-To Girls" will give viewers an intimate look at what it takes to make a superstar, and how three of the top celebrities of the 2000s - Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian West - changed Hollywood's fame game, became some of the most successful businesswomen in the world, and paved the way for a whole new era of celebrity.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:45 am
During the week of Sept. 7, which saw the show's return to its New York studio, "Live with Kelly and Ryan" opened its 33rd season with its largest total viewer audience (2.657 million) since mid-May. In addition, the season premiere week of "Live with Kelly and Ryan" delivered the show's top household rating (1.9 rating) in six weeks and tied its highest in 14 weeks.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2020 09:35 am
Returning to the spotlight with her first full-length album in nearly a decade, acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian is set to bow "All Things" on Oct. 2. A thematic touchstone of the long-awaited collection, debut single "Beautiful Story" celebrates the healing Jamgochian received following a debilitating battle with Lyme disease.
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