Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
Those neat activities and community offerings found at the Youngstown Free Library just continue to pop up - the latest being some innovative fundraising ventures.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
Mark your calendar for the three special events coming to Lewiston, as the Historical Association of Lewiston continues its quest to share Lewiston's unique history and offer great education and entertainment to citizens.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
A new school year is around the corner and excitement is starting to build around the Lewiston-Porter School District.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
Before the age of 1, Becky Goldberg Petty's son, Simon (pictured), already had two brain surgeries to treat a condition called hydrocephalus, and there is a chance he could need another surgery at any moment.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
On Friday, Aug. 2, Kelly's Country Store at 3121 Grand Island Blvd. on Grand Island hosted the second of its weekly Food Truck Friday Night from 5-8 p.m. The week's food truck options include five local favorites: Anderson's, Dirty Bird, Hawaiian BBQ, Maria's Bene Cibo, Sassi Cakes and Nickel City Vice.
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Sat, Aug 10th 2019 07:00 am
Preparation for the rehabilitation of Baseline Road on Grand Island has commenced, starting with a total shoulder reconstruction to help alleviate previous drainage issues that existed on the two-and-a-half-mile stretch being repaired by Erie County this year. According to Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick, who represents Grand Island in the Erie County Legislature, the portion from Whitehaven to East River will require decreased speed and additional caution while the work takes place.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
Grammy Award-winner Francesca Battistelli releases "Defender (Neon Feather Remix)" across all DSPs today. The new version of the song is a richly textured spin-off of the original ballad, giving the powerful worship anthem a fresh perspective.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced over $500,000 for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Western New York. Three grants, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $167,000 each, are being awarded to Jericho Road, the Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center and the Community Health Center of Buffalo.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs is calling on the New York State Thruway Authority to stop charging tolls at the Grand Island bridges until Canadian drivers are also required to pay tolls.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
WNED | WBFO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra announced the 2020 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition will be June 3-6, 2020. Renowned concert guitarists Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio will return as artistic directors. Judges for the 2020 competition include Castellani and Andriaccio, along with guitar masters Roberto Aussel, Rene Izquierdo, Martha Masters, Judicael Perroy and Raphaella Smits.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
Singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal released her new song "Waste My Time" today - listen HERE. The groovy track was penned by Grace and produced by Ido Zmishlany. In tandem with the new song, Grace also unveiled the official video. It features a concept that was visualized by Grace herself and directed by Blythe Thomas. Watch the video HERE.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
As a summer of sold-out shows celebrated by fans and critics alike nears its celebratory three-night U.S. finale in Columbia, South Carolina, the band Billboard praises as "back and better than ever" will continue the excitement into the fall with the announcement of "Imperfect Circle," the first new album from Hootie & the Blowfish in nearly 15 years.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
In February 2020, the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will present "20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York." This exhibition, on view from Feb. 16 to Aug. 16, will be the first comprehensive regional art exhibition to focus on women artists living in Western New York.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2019 06:00 pm
Members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Haiti mission team were presented with a check that is part of the memorial fund for Becky Leder from Faith Lutheran in Newfane. The check was presented during church services held on Clark Island in Wilson last Sunday.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 09:05 pm
Young "Descendants" viewers repped their block, making the premiere of "Descendants 3" (Friday, Aug. 2) cable TV's highest-rated telecast in over two years among kids 6-11, tweens 9-14, girls 6-11 and girls 9-14, according to L+3 data.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 09:05 pm
On Wednesday, in honor of Purple Heart Day, Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns recognized Erie County Purple Heart recipients added to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Book of Merit for 2019.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 09:00 pm
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins, a "Fortnite" megastar, looks to upset NFL Pro Bowl Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and gaming enthusiast JuJu Smith-Schuster as they compete to win cash for their charities. The next game of the night features legendary talk show host Jerry Springer taking on former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie on a star-studded episode of "Celebrity Family Feud," airing Sunday, Aug. 25 (8 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 02:10 pm
One of the most acclaimed records in modern music history was performed Wednesday at Artpark. Original Beach Boys members Brian Wilson and Al Jardine teamed with a talented backing band (including longtime bandmate Blondie Chaplin, and Jardine's son, Matt) to present "Pet Sounds."
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:15 pm
From Aug. 1-4 a group of Adams Fire Co. firemen went to Watkins Glen International to enjoy a weekend of NASCAR racing.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:10 pm
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston will host the sixth annual Lt. David W. Kinney Memorial Charity Tournament. The day includes events open to the public, such as basket raffles, 50/50 splits, and a dinner.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:05 pm
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES extended school year has been a great experience for many students and teachers so far.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:00 pm
The Niagara Region Construction Alliance will host their annual summer picnic from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:00 pm
Recently, the local Dairy Queens in the area attempted to raise $50,000 all together to sponsor a neonatal room at the John R. Oishei Childrens Hospital.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 01:00 pm
Recently, the Tribune was informed of a committee dedicated to save a local bridge in Bergholz.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:55 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced that another city resident will experience an exterior paint makeover this summer.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:55 pm
It's with a bit of sadness, I am reporting to you that I will no longer be the Tribune editor as of Friday. Sometimes in life, big opportunities come your way, and, although you might not want to leave something you've built, you must take leaps of faith. And that's what I'm doing.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:50 pm
Ever go on vacation and the one thing on your mind is "What's going on at my house?"
If you are like many who are curious about that status of your home when you're gone, the Wheatfield Constable Department has you covered.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:45 pm
Monday night, at the Wheatfield Town Board's regular session for August, the council held a public hearing to rezone property at 2872 Lockport Road.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:40 pm
At Monday night's Town of Wheatfield Town Board meeting, Assessor Brigette Grawe called it a career.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:35 pm
The Town of Wheatfield received a boost of financial confidence at the Town Board's regular meeting Monday night.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:35 pm
It's going to be lights, camera, action in North Tonawanda soon.
Tuesday night, the North Tonawanda Common Council approved a location agreement with Paramount Pictures Corp. for the production of "A Quiet Place 2."
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 12:30 pm
This past weekend, thousands of people stormed to Gratwick Riverside Park in North Tonawanda to see and hear the roars of the Thunder on the Niagara.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 11:55 am
The Western New York Land Conservancy is hosting a self-guided walk through the Stella Niagara Preserve from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 11:55 am
Earlier this week, the New York Power Authority, shared key learnings from a study of European offshore wind transmission models set to help guide New York state as it moves toward its 9 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind goal by 2035, and inform regional and national offshore wind development.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 11:45 am
TEDxBuffalo has announced its lineup for the annual speaker event on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Asbury Hall. The evening will include six presenters covering a wide range of topics:
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 11:35 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, elected and business leaders recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony with member Bin There Dump That, a new, residential-friendly Dumpster outfit at 130 S. Fifth St., Lewiston. The company serves Niagara County and Northern Buffalo. It is online at https://wny.bintheredumpthatusa.com/home.
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Thu, Aug 8th 2019 11:30 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting Monday with SJC Handmade. The new Village of Lewiston art gallery features acrylic fluid paintings on canvas, wood panels and more for sale by artist Stephanie Casale.
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Wed, Aug 7th 2019 02:10 pm
General Motors Co. GMCH Lockport Operations announced it has secured new business to supply several powertrain thermal components for an "important" future General Motors high-volume vehicle. A press release stated, "The additional work strengthens Lockport's portfolio of precision components that includes radiators, condensers, heater cores and oil coolers."
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Wed, Aug 7th 2019 02:10 pm
Republican Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello announced five libraries in his district will receive major construction and renovation funding as part of a $34 million capital funding appropriation in the 2018-19 state budget.
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Wed, Aug 7th 2019 02:00 pm
The Niagara County Legislature on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of a resolution that will authorize a state lawsuit challenging the "Green Light" law.
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