Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens' new "Butterfly Experience" opens this weekend and will be open daily from June 7 to Aug. 3. Hundreds of live butterflies have taken flight in their newly renovated tropical orchard. The live butterfly exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at buffalogardens.com.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Juneteenth weekend celebrations will kick off on Saturday, June 14, with a parade and community art and cultural festival hosted by the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center and organized by the Juneteenth committee and the Niagara Storm Youth Organization.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 04:55 pm
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest will not survive. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is calling on parents and families to make this summer as safe as it is fun.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 04:55 pm
Jewish Family Services of WNY (JFS) announced it has been awarded $400,000 in county and state grants to expand the services offered at its Niagara Falls location.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 04:55 pm
Wegmans Food Markets today kicked off its companywide "Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack" scan campaign to raise money for the company's 48 Feeding America food bank partners. Starting June 4, customers can donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local food bank.
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Wed, Jun 4th 2025 04:50 pm
Niagara County and New York state will once take part in a nationally coordinated effort to halt the spread of raccoon rabies in 13 states.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
Northwest Bank is proud to announce that Jenna Sweeney has been selected to receive the John O. Hanna Scholarship Award from the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,000.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) proudly announced the 2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts for Erie and Niagara counties.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:55 pm
Today, five-time Grammy award-winning rap icon Lil Wayne announced his "Tha Carter VI" tour, a special North American run following the release of his highly anticipated album "Tha Carter VI," and celebrating over 20 years of his iconic "Tha Carter: album series.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:55 pm
Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has announced the "TP20" fall tour to celebrate 20 years of legendary music, moments and the Nappy Boy empire he's built since the release of his debut album, "Rappa Ternt Sanga," in 2005.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:55 pm
Erie County is pleased to announce a new call for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, focusing on works to be installed exclusively in the Buffalo Convention Center. This opportunity is for artists residing in Erie County, with selected projects receiving funding of up to $2,000 per piece.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul today proclaimed June as Worker Safety Month as part of her continued commitment to keep New Yorkers safe while on the job.
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
The Country Music Association and ABC announced "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" will air Thursday, June 26 (8 p.m. ET), on ABC, and stream on Hulu the following day. Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde host the star-studded, three-hour television event, set to be filmed in the heart of Nashville during the 52nd CMA Fest later this week.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 19-year-old male from Newburg was sentenced this morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Jeff Marion to a one-year conditional discharge. The defendant, who was 18 years old at the time of the crime, was adjudicated as a youthful offender.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:35 pm
On Global Heat Action Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted new and enhanced resources available to protect New York communities from extreme heat this summer.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is celebrating Pride Month in a variety of ways - from flag-raisings to events across the state.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:10 am
Gotee Records' worship artist Jon Reddick released his highly anticipated album, "NO FEAR," on Friday. With the release of this new album, Reddick is celebrating his career's first radio No. 1 single with the title track "NO FEAR."
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:05 am
Tenth Avenue North released its 10th full-length album, "Learning To Trust," on Friday. An intensely personal album filled with real struggles and years of growth in song, the work showcases the band: frontman and co-founder Mike Donehey, three new members - but with the same passion and mission.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:00 am
The greatest rivalry in sports returns to the ice this winter as the U.S. Women's National Team will face the Canadian Women's National Team as part of the four-game 2025 Rivalry Series, Presented by Discover.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Lakewood Music released a new EP, "Nothing Is Over," on Friday. The five-song EP includes "Nothing Is Over" and "Carry It Well," featuring Mitch Wong and "Full Surrender," featuring Alexander Pappas.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Grammy-nominated and multi-Platinum modern worship artist Phil Wickham released a brand-new single, "Homesick For Heaven," on Friday. This song paints a beautiful picture of longing for our time in Heaven. It was co-written with Jonathan Smith.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
The cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda are proud to announce a season-long celebration of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which first opened Oct. 26, 1825. As the western gateway to the Erie Canal and home to the renowned Gateway Harbor Park, our communities are coming together to commemorate this historic milestone with a series of exciting events from June through October.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
Read to Succeed Buffalo (RTSB) is expanding its AARP Foundation Experience Corps Program to serve students in first and second grade in Niagara Falls City Schools. Since 2016, RTSB has been recruiting and training older adult volunteers as literacy tutor/mentors for students, pre-K-third Grade, in the Buffalo Public Schools.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:55 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the launch of a nation-leading $100 million freshwater fish hatchery modernization plan.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced the completion and grand-opening of the Buffalo Blueway site enhancements at Erie County's Thomas F. Higgins Riverfront Park adjacent to the Bailey Avenue bridge, at the confluence of the Buffalo River and Cazenovia Creek.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, staff from the Department of Environment and Planning and the sheriff's office, and representatives of DLR Group to detail the results of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility Comprehensive Facility and Operational Needs Assessment, initiated in response to increasing concerns about the poor conditions and high costs of operating two aging facilities, the holding center in downtown Buffalo and the correctional facility in Alden, given the significantly reduced populations of incarcerated individuals.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Summer is here, and Tops Friendly Markets is helping families make the most of it - while staying on budget. With the launch of its new "Hot Spot for Summer Savings," Tops is offering locked-in low prices on hundreds of brand favorites. Whether it's groceries for the lake, backyard barbecues, or everyday essentials, shoppers can count on real savings that last all season long.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 pm
Island Records today announced details of 'Stories Of Surrender EP', a new, limited-edition three-track live EP from Bono, set for release on May 30 to accompany the acclaimed Apple Original Film titled "Bono: Stories of Surrender," also available from May 30 on Apple TV+.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 04:25 pm
The county clerks in Orleans and Niagara counties today warned residents that a text scam involving fake Department of Motor Vehicle notifications has been circulating extensively to residents of both counties in recent weeks. Orleans County Clerk Nadine Hanlon and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said that, while the scam is nothing new, their offices have been inundated with calls from local residents expressing concern.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 04:00 pm
At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Lewiston Town Board, as lead agency, moved to approve a negative declaration and concept plan for the 5/4 President's Park planned unit development on Washington Drive. The project was proposed by developer Joe Giusiana.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:45 am
"United Gangs of America," one of the highest-rated original series in VICE TV history, will return for a second season with 10 one-hour weekly episodes beginning Tuesday, June 3 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT).
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
Artpark, Western New York's premier summer destination for live performance, music and interactive art, announces its 51st season with an exciting lineup packed with music, art, festivals, family programs and much more.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market is making a case to join death and taxes in the circle of certitude.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
On Saturday, May 17, Grand Island Fire Co. members attended their 87th anniversary dinner.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
June high school graduations are approaching, with student recognition and scholarship awards to come. Moreover, we're all familiar with news from community organizations - be it libraries, veterans groups, garden clubs, school district alumni associations, educational interests or nonprofits - when it comes to recognizing students, presenting awards and scholarships.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 10:10 am
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and two hospitals in Niagara County are partnering with the Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to help raise awareness and encourage people to take charge of their brain health.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 30, 2025
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
As I write this, the calendar reads late May, yet the thermometer reads late April! But rest assured warmer temperatures are on the way, which means it will soon be festival season again in Lewiston, and also time for another season at Artpark.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Earlier this week, Tom Deal officially announced he is the owner of the property being developed at 748 Center St., Lewiston - next to the Tim Hortons/Quest Diagnostics plaza. Deal said he is moving his company, Deal Realty, to this location.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:45 pm
Elizabeth Potempa knows being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can have both joys and challenges, as she is currently caring for a close family member diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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