Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library held a ceremony on Monday, July 6, celebrating its 125 years of service to the community. The event helped kickoff the library's six-week summer reading program.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The $1 land transfer of 207 acres from Acquest Development to the Seneca Nation of Indians earlier this year has spurred new round of legal action from the Town of Grand Island.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 29, to Sunday, July 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 212 calls during this period. For More information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
With prices rising in, well, just about everything, now is the perfect time ... to take a vacation. ... To Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:35 am
Mary Ann Crowe, 93, passed peacefully on July 4 in her home on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for July 10, 2026
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Grand Island's first Independence Day run was organized by Richard "Dick" Bessel to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
The following Grand Island response activity occurred Saturday, June 27, to Friday, July 3, according to the Erie County Sheriff's Office. ECSO deputies responded to 2,151 complaints among its county districts of 15 municipalities, including Grand Island, for the week of this report.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:20 pm
The Lions Clubs of WNY will sponsor a picnic for the visually impaired from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Five Senses Nature Park (home of Town of Wheatfield Lions Club), 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:10 pm
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
One of the Village of Lewiston's most unique properties is now for sale. Gary Hall is selling the former DeChantal Hall at 435 N. Second St. The almost 15,000-square-feet property was recently used as the headquarters for Waste Technology Services, a non-asset-based waste and by-product management company. Northstar Recycling Company LLC announced its acquisition of WTS last fall.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
Upon being sworn into office on Monday, new Village of Lewiston Mayor Dan Cota and his board - including new Deputy Mayor Tina Coppins and Trustee Leandra Collesano - set their sights on some lofty new initiatives intended to increase communication between elected leaders and community members.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:35 pm
A brand-new song from synth pop legend Howard Jones, "Stand Up," has its exclusive worldwide premiere today via Billboard. The track is taken from Jones' forthcoming album "Global Citizen" (due out in 2027) and is created on his newly refurbished original Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard (the flagship synth of the early '80s).
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:00 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced it has established a new "Neighborhood Business of the Month" recognition program to highlight small, locally owned businesses that contribute to the county's economy and enhance the quality of life in communities throughout Niagara County.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $110 million in state funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined FY 2025 and FY2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications (SICG) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant programs.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
Pedal off from Shea's Buffalo Theatre on Monday, July 13, for a community ride hosted in partnership with Slow Roll Buffalo. The ride celebrates Buffalo's theater scene, including the 100th anniversary of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:55 pm
On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls, calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:50 pm
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed flags on all state government buildings to be lowered Thursday, July 9, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Chief David A. Gagnon of the Cottekill Fire Department who died in the line of duty on July 3 after being struck by a portion of a tree while clearing a roadway in the Town of Rosendale.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:50 pm
Niagara Community Action Program Inc. is helping prepare individuals looking to become a U.S. citizen. It has materials available to learn the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship and instructions in preparing for the naturalization interview process.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:50 pm
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:45 pm
Empire State Wrestling (ESW) announced "ESW Everything To Gaine 2026," taking place Friday, July 31, at Buffalo RiverWorks. The event will feature a massive lineup of local favorites, international wrestling stars, and a special tribute to late ESW star Anthony Gaines.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 12:00 pm
SUNY Niagara Board of Trustees Chairman Bryan DalPorto announced Assemblyman Angelo Morinello as the college's newest trustee. Morinello, who represents the New York Assembly's 145th District, succeeds William Ross, who had been a trustee for over 20 years.
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Wed, Jul 8th 2026 10:50 am
On Wednesday, the Village of Lewiston shared the following information regarding water bills:
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 07:05 pm
On July 3 - opening night of the free summer concert series at Youngstown's Falkner Park - local leaders gathered to celebrate enhancements to the stage area - and 25 years of music in the village.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
Through strategic budgeting and collaboration with food vendors, ride provider Strates Shows, and suppliers, the Erie County Fair is lowering admission prices and introducing additional savings opportunities for food and rides throughout the event.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
MissionGO announced the appointment of Jeff Hackett as executive vice president. In this senior leadership role, Hackett will oversee the newly established recruitment, mobilization and training division, driving the organization's strategic vision to disciple the nations through enhanced church partnerships and innovative missionary training.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
The largest Williams syndrome event in the country is taking place in Buffalo this week.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
As National Grid continues to advance Western New York's revitalization, the utility has awarded $115,000 in economic development funding to food technology company FoodNerd Inc., to support growth at its Clarence manufacturing facility. This includes $100,000 through National Grid's capital investment incentive program and $15,000 from its manufacturing productivity program.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
On July 7, 2026, members from various unit of the Niagara Falls Police Department, alongside several partnering agencies including the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, and ATF, executed multiple lawful search warrants in the City of Niagara Falls in relation to the violent acts, which have occurred over the past two weeks.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $100 million state investment in law enforcement technology and equipment. As part of this investment, $75 million is available for police departments and sheriffs' offices to improve technology and modernize equipment, allowing them to more effectively solve and prevent crime, and improve officer and community safety.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
NYSARC Inc. Cattaraugus Niagara Counties Chapter (d/b/a Intandem), a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Cattaraugus and Niagara counties, has been awarded $29,836 in grants from the trustee management board of NYSARC Trust Services to support Intandem's guardianship and recreation programs.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 05:10 pm
Seafood is an ever-increasing part of the American diet. And once viewed as an exotic specialty, raw seafood dishes in particular, such as sushi and sashimi, are now commonplace.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 12:10 pm
Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record-breaking $769,300 during the company's two-week food drive to support local food banks' increased summer needs.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 06:25 pm
At around 2:30 p.m. Monday, the Buffalo Zoo received an unsubstantiated bomb threat similar to ones reported at zoos around the United States in recent months. The zoo immediately implemented its safety protocols, including a call to law enforcement.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 02:20 pm
Univera Healthcare announced Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. will receive a $10,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York's Small Business Recovery Grant program.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Coalition announced the return of its popular "Fresh Air Fridays" series for a third consecutive year. This free, family-focused summer initiative brings together children, parents, caregivers and community organizations for days filled with outdoor play, hands-on activities, and valuable family resources.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 10:50 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 22, to Sunday, June 28, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 248 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 10:40 am
Hayley Pizur of Grand Island, daughter of Martin and Erin Pizur, recently graduated from Daemen University with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry and psychology.
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