Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 06:55 am
The holiday season is filled with activities and steeped in tradition. The magic does not end when Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah have come and gone. While people mark off the days until they can count down the hours on New Year's Eve, another event between Christmas Day and Dec. 31 merits attention, as well.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:35 pm
Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" concluded last night with Zoe Burmester and Jordan Pilarski winning the competition and taking home the first-ever "Wizards of Baking Cup."
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
The NFL has announced the new and returning Pro Bowl Skills that players from the AFC and NFC will compete in during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon, including Dodgeball presented by Bud Light, Satisfying Catches presented by Snickers, and Tug-of-War.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
Due to overwhelming demand, global pop-rock icon Avril Lavigne has announced a second show as part of the "Greatest Hits Tour 2025" at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on Wednesday, June 4 (7 p.m.). Fans now have another opportunity to experience electrifying performances from Lavigne and special guests Fefe Dobson and We The Kings live in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to crack down on the "black market" for restaurant reservations. The bill prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized reservations, putting an end to a predatory marketplace that placed a cost on consumers before they even entered a restaurant, and made dining inaccessible to those who refused to pay.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:30 pm
Batavia Downs President and CEO Bryon Brown has announced the lineup for the eighth "Rockin' the Downs" summer concert series. The shows, eight in all, will be held on Friday nights outside in the middle of the Batavia Downs horse racing track. Concerts will start in June and run into August.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:25 pm
D'Youville University is excited to announce its participation in the New York State Career Pathways Training (CPT) program, a transformative initiative aimed at addressing the health care workforce shortage. Through this program, eligible students can receive a fully funded degree or certificate in high-demand health care fields, paving the way for a brighter future for both individuals and the communities they serve.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:25 pm
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, parts of Erie County saw its first significant snowfall of the season. Since then, additional lake-effect snow systems have passed through our region, with the southern and central parts of the county receiving significant accumulation.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:25 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced James D. Dietz, 57, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty yesterday before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge in full satisfaction of the indictment.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:20 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane on Thursday announced Devante D. Henley, 32, of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday morning before State Supreme Court Justice Debra Givens to a determinate sentence of 3 1/2 years in state prison followed by 2 1/2 years of post-release supervision.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:20 pm
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. received approval Thursday from the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) to increase its base delivery rates and charges for gas service effective Jan. 1, 2025. This is the first increase to National Fuel's base delivery rates in New York since 2017 and only the second increase in 16 years.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 03:00 pm
With the signing of Senate bill S.593A, New York families will have much easier access to Down syndrome resources with the creation of the Down syndrome diagnosis awareness program.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Citizens of Lewiston and members of the Tuscarora Nation gathered at dawn on Dec. 19 to commemorate a pivotal moment in their shared history. The ceremony, held at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, marked 211 years since Tuscarora natives saved dozens of Lewiston settlers during a British attack in the War of 1812.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Residents at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's (NFMMC) Schoellkopf Health Center, a trusted home for skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, were treated last weekend to a morning of festive cheer and heartfelt joy, thanks to a special visit from the Niagara Falls-based Power City Bruins U10 hockey team and Power City Athletics U10 baseball team.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:20 pm
Thanks to the Grand Island Recreation Department, a large assortment of holiday characters is on display bordering the town's municipal building on Whitehaven Road and Grand Island Boulevard. Find everyone from Santa to Snoopy to Bumble to Bluey - and so many more!
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 01:15 pm
Congratulations to this year's winners of the annual Grand Island/Dispatch holiday coloring contest.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:15 am
The new art exhibit at the Grand Island Memorial Library features a unique galaxy of creativity.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
It has been a particularly good first year! We have all had a learning curve at the town, getting used to some new and different ways of doing things, but everyone has adapted well and, together, we have worked out many issues, celebrated successes, learned new things, made a few mistakes, and had our up and down days.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Town Board officials took two separate votes aimed at making their town more attractive during Tuesday's regular meeting.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
An alternate plan that Town Supervisor Peter Marston proposed to developers two weeks ago was the topic of a discussion about the Golfview project during Monday's Town Board workshop before the regular meeting.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:05 am
As the year draws to a close, residents, businesses and local governments alike turn their attention to finalizing priorities and setting the stage for the year ahead. In Erie County, this process takes on added significance as leaders navigate the 2025 budget process, focusing on fiscal responsibility, service delivery, and investments to strengthen the region's future.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:05 am
The snow is finally here. That can only mean one thing: Christmas is around the corner.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 20-27, 2024
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Everyone wants their gifts to be well-received. For those giving presents to children, they want to see kids' faces light up with excitement when they find a spectacular present underneath all that wrapping paper.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Imagine this scenario: A family is gathered around exchanging presents. There is one last gift tucked away. You hand the present to a child, and he or she opens it to find a puppy or kitten. The tears of happiness start flowing and the big smiles on all involved will be forever captured in photos and video. The pet immediately becomes a cherished member of the family.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees in 165 BC after its desecration by the Syrians.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 07:00 am
As fall turns to winter, we start to experience cooler weather and fewer sunlight hours. It can be tempting to slack off on sun protection when we feel cold, but protecting yourself from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays is imperative year-round - especially if you plan to spend time outdoors skiing, snowboarding or engaging in another cold-weather sport.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 06:55 am
The end of a calendar year is a time of celebration. From Halloween to New Year's Day, people attend an array of parties, dinners and other gatherings. Although alcohol is not a vital component of these occasions, quite frequently adult beverages are part of the equation. And when everyone is toasting for one reason or another, it can be easy for people to lose track of their alcohol consumption.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 03:40 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Grand Island will hold a meeting and public hearings on the matters set forth below on January 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:05 am
The college football landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Conference realignments and name, image and likeness (NIL) deals have transformed a sport once steeped in tradition into something far less recognizable.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 10:00 am
Women United of Greater Niagara recently concluded a highly successful hygiene drive, benefitting the Mental Health Association in Niagara County.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:15 pm
The holiday season is a time for celebration and togetherness, but when it comes to entertaining, it can also bring a certain level of stress. A recent survey by Wegmans revealed that, this holiday season, customers want to prioritize their traditional holiday recipes (77%), while also finding ways to keep holiday meals simple and easy, and/or opportunities to simplify entertaining (78%).
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) remind customers how to use their senses to detect leaks, about natural gas safety inspections, and preventative tools to use to mitigate the risk of future leaks.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Om D. Samant, 36, of Amherst, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges to a determinate sentence of 10 years in state prison and five years post-release supervision. This was the minimum sentence authorized by the plea agreement and is what was being advocated for by the family of the victim.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Gregory Noonan, age 25, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to two counts of attempted rape in the first degree. Noonan had been indicted with charges of sexually assaulting two different victims in Niagara Falls in 2021 and 2022.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Timothy A. Austin, 37, of Buffalo, was sentenced yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to a determinate sentence of 16 years in state prison followed by five years post-release supervision.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:05 pm
With the onset of winter and colder temperatures, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminds ice anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional 50 cents per hour starting on Jan. 1, 2025.
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