716 Spotlight Stories
The families, the history, and the businesses that make the 716 what it is
Local News
September 17, 2026
The Town of Alden Is Suddenly Unsure Who Answers the Ambulance Call
A contract fell apart, and now the Town of Alden isn't fully sure who's answering the ambulance call.
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Local News
September 13, 2026
A Second Gas Station Is Coming to Ohio Street, and the Old First Ward Isn't Sure How It Feels
That quiet green patch on Ohio Street everyone assumed would stay a park is about to become a gas station, and the neighborhood has feelings about it.
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Local News
September 12, 2026
There's Finally One Place To Find Everything Happening In The 716
Ever miss a church lawn fete or a fish fry just because you never heard about it in time? We built one place to see everything happening across the 716, and you can post your own event for free. Here's the story.
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Local News
September 12, 2026
The Grand Island Library Just Landed $33,000 for Two Rooms Every Frazzled Parent and Student Will Appreciate
The Grand Island library is getting $33,188 from the foundation named for the Bills' founder, and it's going toward something every stressed-out parent and student will understand.
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Local News
August 23, 2026
The Testing Has Already Started on Grand Island. Now We Wait.
A lot of folks don't realize the radiation testing on Grand Island already started. Crews have been at Veterans Park and at private properties around the island. Here's where things actually stand, and how to get your own property screened.
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Local News
August 8, 2026
That Was the Goodyear Blimp Over Your House, and It Didn't Come for the Bills
Everybody assumed it was here for the new stadium. It wasn't. The real reason is better.
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Local News
March 11, 2026
Your National Grid Bill Is Not Your Imagination. New York Pays 49 Percent More Than the Rest of the Country.
Federal data confirm New York's electricity rates are 49 percent above the national average, and 1.28 million households were behind on their bills as of December.
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Local News
February 16, 2026
Grand Island Is Changing: Rivertown Center, Seneca Land, and What's Next
From the $100M Rivertown Center to 207 acres returning to the Seneca Nation, Grand Island is at a crossroads.
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