You might feel like you’re still digesting the last of your Thanksgiving Dinner, but the holiday season festivities are only just beginning! This weekend, you can kick off a month of celebrations at the 7th annual Light up the Boulevard Electric Parade and Festival on Grand Island. The festivities will begin this Saturday, December 1… Read more »
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Grand Island Town Board Pursuing Tree City USA Designation
One of the things we love about Grand Island is that it’s home to many acres of pristine forested land. Trees are an important part of our community’s identity, and now town board is considering the adoption a new law that could earn Grand Island a spot in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA… Read more »
The West River Road Shoreline Trail is Officially Open
Following a lengthy and sometimes contentious development process, the 8-mile West River Shoreline Trail welcomed cyclists and pedestrians for the first time during its opening ceremony on Tuesday. The new multi-use trail connects Buckhorn Island State Park to Beaver Island State Park, and is part of larger trail system that stretches all the way from… Read more »
Travel and Leisure Names Buffalo “America’s Friendliest City”
If you’ve spent much time in Western New York, you may already know that our region is well-known for the warm, friendly demeanor of its citizens. In our community, it’s not uncommon to see people helping their neighbors shovel snow from the latest blizzard or lending a hand with their gardens in the summertime. Buffalo… Read more »
Margery Gallogly Nature Sanctuary to Open Next Fall
It’s official: after more than a year of fundraising efforts, the Western New York Land Conservancy has agreed to purchase a 145-acre parcel of undeveloped land from the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for $269,000. Located adjacent to the Assumption Cemetery on Grand Island, this land will soon become a sprawling nature preserve where people can… Read more »
Grand Island’s New Welcome Center Is Open for Business
After months of planning and construction, Grand Island is now home to a beautiful Western New York Welcome Center designed in the iconic Prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright. The new $25-million welcome center, which opened on Monday of this week, can be found just off the Whitehaven Road exit on Route 190. In addition… Read more »
Grand Island Releases Comprehensive Plan for Future Development
The future is looking bright here on Grand Island. Earlier this week, local officials released a sweeping 115-page document that outlines the strategies, goals and principles that will shape the next 20 years of growth and development in the Town of Grand Island. This new comprehensive plan is the successor to a 1995 report which… Read more »
Canal Fest Offers a Host of Attractions This Weekend
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by Canal Fest yet, there will still plenty of activity going on in the Tonawandas this weekend! This week-long celebration of the Erie Canal is always worth a visit, with carnival rides, food vendors, daily musical performances and more. Best of all, entrance to the event is… Read more »
Celebrating the 4th of July in Western New York
Independence Day is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to start celebrating here at Town Hall Terrace. Fortunately, there are all sorts of fun and patriotic events going on in our area in the days leading up to the 4th. Let’s start with one happening right here on Grand Island! Declaration Celebration at… Read more »
Treat Dad to Some Father’s Day Fun This Weekend
Looking for some last-minute Father’s Day ideas for this weekend? There are a number of fun, family-friendly events going on in our area that are perfect for spending a day with dad. Check out a few of our favorite Father’s Day ideas below! Get Him Something Sweet This weekend, Fowler’s Chocolates is offering a wide… Read more »