Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:25 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the fall season with its new Scarecrow Trail and events including "Spooky Mini Glow Golf," "Spooky Artisan Market," "BOOtanical Bounce Party," and garden and art classes.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
Shop local with friends and family on the stage at Shea's Buffalo Theatre at "Shea's Shopping Soiree" from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Back by popular demand, this event features dozens of local vendors, including some of the region's most creative kid businesses.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced the availability of $1.8 million to establish a dedicated crisis lifeline to support New York's LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, and to train crisis counselors to be responsive to the needs of individuals in this community.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The annual "Family Fun Day and Dachshund Races" were held Sunday at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. Dachshunds from across Western and Central New York competed for the crown of fastest wiener dog in Western New York.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
This October, for the third year in a row, The Tool Library is proud to present "Circular October." This month-long series of hands-on programs, community events and workshops shows what a more circular local economy can look like - and invites Western New Yorkers to participate. The current economy encourages people to buy, use and discard. "Circular October" offers a different model: share, repair and reuse.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
St. Adalbert Basilica (212 Stanislaus St., Buffalo) will celebrate 140 years on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a special Mass and banquet.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns is congratulating Anderson's Frozen Custard on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, recognizing the beloved family-owned business for eight decades of serving generations of Erie County residents.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
On Sept. 17, the Niagara County Department of Health received confirmation from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center of two positive rabies cases in bats: one captured in the City of Niagara Falls on Sept. 14, and another captured in the Town of Lockport on Sept. 15.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 07:00 am
Explore wildlife shows, conservation and science activities, and Tuscarora culture, at New York Power Authority's Wildlife Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine) Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 08:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield held its board meeting on Sept. 14. There were two public hearings before the discussions on road repairs and upcoming community events.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 01:35 pm
Before the final snowflake fell during last year's "Countdown to Christmas," Hallmark Channel's holiday elves were already in their workshop planning the 17th annual lineup for 2026. It boasts 10 more original movie premieres than 2025 - making the total count of 34 original movies the most ever to premiere during Hallmark Channel's yearly event.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 12:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Aaron B. Hoffman, M.D., F.A.C.S., a highly accomplished general and minimally invasive surgeon, to its surgical services team. Hoffman is now seeing patients and accepting new patients at Memorial, expanding access to advanced surgical care for residents throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 12:20 pm
Acclaimed Youngstown sculptor Susan Geissler has announced plans for a bronze monument, to be erected at North Tonawanda's Gateway Park. Titled "New Beginnings," the $425,000 project will depict a family of immigrants arriving in the Lumber City by a circa-1870s canal boat to begin their new life in America.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 12:15 pm
The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center presents "Measuring Shadows" by Dana Murray Tyrrell.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce will welcome visitors to the annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 07:00 am
Grand Island resident Janet I. Austin, age 106, passed away Sept. 11, 2026.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:55 am
Fans of Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World are disappointed to learn that the former Fantasy Island property on Grand Island has gone up for sale. The "Fun Wow" entertainment factor has been a hit with residents and tourists for many of the park's 65 years of existence under numerous ownerships.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Short-term-rental operators in the Village of Youngstown will now pay fees for building inspection and fire inspection, as well as annual permits and an application fee. Building and fire fees were set at $250 each and at $500 per year for a permit to operate. Application fees were also set at $50 and reinspection fees were set at $150, along with a $100 fee for late renewals. Permit replacement fees were set at $25.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Two well-recognized community assets were honored by the Youngstown Business and Professional Association in a special event last week.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
If you haven't taken a ride down Route 18 (Lake Road) to Porter on the Lake in a while, you will have a great surprise. Grant money has been spent on several upgrades to the infrastructure, and more are on the way.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
Lake Road resident Ryan Ross takes his oath as newly appointed Town of Porter councilman in a brief ceremony Monday at the Town Board session.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 7, to Sunday, Sept. 13, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 305 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:55 am
On Sept. 12, Kristen Cascio, Suzanne Tomkins and Bonnie Alabiso were outside of the Sandy Beach Farm Store & Bakery, 3432 Wallace Drive, to give out food scrap collection bins to Grand Island residents who signed up for the pilot food scrap collection program.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:55 am
At the Sept. 8 meeting of the Grand Island Board of Education, held at Eco Island Nature Center, Program Coordinator Cyndi Booker shared updates about the center, as well as discussing donations made, mostly during this past summer.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:00 am
The Town of Niagara will be a little quieter as police officers will be equipped with decibel meters to enforce a new excessive noise law.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:00 am
Drainage concerns - and what is being done to correct them - were among the discussion items at the Lewiston Town Board work session Monday.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:15 pm
Sir Roger Daltrey, the legendary lead singer of The Who, brought his "A Great Night Out" tour to Artpark in Lewiston on Thursday.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 10:25 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 18, 2026
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 05:35 pm
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, Sept. 5, to Friday, Sept. 11, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. ECSO deputies responded to 2,636 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report. This included 459 premises checks, 37 neighborhood patrols, 283 vehicle/traffic stops, 235 calls to assist other agencies, and 14 arrest warrants served.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 05:30 pm
Fall is arriving in Niagara Falls USA, and Old Falls Street USA is giving visitors and residents plenty of reasons to celebrate with a lineup of free events throughout September. Located just steps from Niagara Falls State Park and connected to the Niagara Falls Convention Center, Old Falls Street USA will host the following events this September:
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 05:20 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort is excited to welcome acclaimed indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie to the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Saturday, April 3, 2027, as part of the "I Built You a Tower Tour."
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 05:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the selection of urban planning and design firm MKSK to lead the development of "Canalside: The Next Wave," a strategic vision for the future of Buffalo's Waterfront District.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 05:20 pm
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 01:10 pm
Grand Island Central School District has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports the nation's most forward-thinking leaders in education.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 12:45 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston held its annual "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser Wednesday night at Bella Rose Vineyard & Winery. HAL's wine, beer and pizza competition combined local history, friendly competition, community recognition and fundraising to benefit the organization and the Lewiston Museum.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:20 am
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold its final outdoor career fair of 2026 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Oppenheim Park. More than 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:15 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of FloodSafe NY, a partnership between the Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a first-in-the-nation statewide hydrologic monitoring network to help communities better understand and predict flooding, so they can reduce the associated risks.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:15 am
The Country Music Association (CMA) announced it is producing "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton," a two-hour television event in tribute to Dolly Parton, airing live Wednesday, Oct. 21 (9-11 p.m. EDT) on ABC and Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally, available next day on Hulu.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 10:10 am
The City of Niagara Falls announced the hiring of Dana K. Colangelo as the city's acting city clerk. She brings over 15 years of private sector experience working in the human resources field.
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