Mon, Jan 16th 2023 07:00 am
As the Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University begins a busy new year filled with dynamic exhibitions, community programs for all ages, public tours, and thought-provoking discussions and lectures, among other initiatives, CAM Director Ellen Owens reflected on the museum's success in 2022.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2023 11:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association held its winter dinner meeting Tuesday evening for membership at Ray's Tavern on Lake Road.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2023 11:00 am
Once again, the Youngstown/Town of Porter and Lewiston communities hit it out of the park by providing Christmas gifts of toys, clothing and food for 65 families, including 123 children, living in our community. The Christmas Basket Program was a win-win for the recipients and the donors.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2023 04:05 pm
Christine S. O'Hara, MS, has been named as the first full-time executive director of HART Inc., the Home Assistance Referral Team.
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Tue, Jan 10th 2023 04:05 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee is seeking potential candidates interested in running for office in the 2023 townwide elections.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 05:00 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled "Echoes from Chloe." Andrew Nicholls will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 04:00 pm
Robert P. Ingrasci, CPA, partner of accounting firm Lumsden McCormick, has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of the Mount St. Mary's Hospital of Lewiston Foundation.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 02:20 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, has been sworn in to serve as a member of the House of Representatives in the 118th Congress.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2023 01:05 pm
On Monday morning, a crew from Regional Environmental Demolition (R.E.D.) tore down 744, 746 and 748 Center St. - the sites of an early morning fire on Nov. 30 that shuttered The Vintage Barber, Soully Created and Sue's Frame of Mind. A second-floor dwelling was torn down, too.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
Lewiston will soon get its first taste of the Mexican street tacos that are the popular mainstay at Grand Island's Taquito Lindo.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 11:00 am
The Town of Porter opened 2023 with its reorganizational session Tuesday, where a number of resolutions and routine procedural items were approved, setting the stage for operations in the coming year. Included were appointments, the town's holiday and standard workday schedules, and the naming of officials to various positions/duties.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 07:00 am
New this school year, the "Gallery Project" course allows students to design exhibitions and programming for Lew-Port's new Level Art Gallery. Students are currently preparing an exhibition about Artpark. Each student is researching a specific aspect of Artpark after learning about the park's history through reading, viewing an artist-created documentary, and participating in a guided tour of the park led by regional curator Albert Chao.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2023 07:00 am
The Youngstown Lions Club announced the winners of its annual Youngstown Christmas house lighting competition:
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Wed, Jan 4th 2023 08:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital (MSMH) welcomed the providers from UBMD Emergency Medicine to the emergency department on Jan. 1, along with the medical team from Buffalo-Niagara Hospitalists, who will manage inpatient care at the hospital. These two groups are also slated to facilitate both inpatient care and emergency care at the new Lockport Memorial Campus of Mount St. Mary's Hospital when it opens later in 2023.
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Wed, Jan 4th 2023 08:25 pm
Dr. Joseph Little, associate professor of English at Niagara University, had been backpacking in the western Himalayas one January when Balrum took him in, graciously providing lodging in a nearby cabin and unforgettable conversations around the campfire as the quiet farmer, with remarkable grace and presence, said farewell to his family.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 04:55 pm
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, R-C-I-Niagara, was joined by his daughter and granddaughters as he was sworn in Monday by Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino to serve his fourth term in the Assembly.
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Highmark BCBSWNY, Catholic Health, and Catholic Medical Partners recently announced a new long-term contract agreement. A press release said, "This will ensure Highmark BCBSWNY members will have continued access to care at Catholic Health hospitals and its comprehensive network of services."
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Tue, Jan 3rd 2023 02:15 pm
Niagara Falls Police have arrested a suspect in the homicide that occurred on the morning of Jan. 1 in the 2200 block of LaSalle Avenue. The suspect is charged with one count of murder in the second degree and will be arraigned in Niagara Falls City Court on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 11:10 am
DiMino Lewiston Tops sponsored the popular annual Lewiston and Niagara Frontier Publications/Sentinel 2022 Holiday Coloring Contest. Winners were announced Sunday, and artists in first-, second- and third-place, as well as honorable mention, were recognized with prizes courtesy of the supermarket. Age groups included 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 11:00 am
The Town of Lewiston is teaming with the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston to present a holiday ice-skating event, open to the entire River Region, from noon until 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Niagara University's Dwyer Ice Arena.
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Fri, Dec 23rd 2022 10:10 am
The Office of City of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tyle announced a state of emergency has been declared, effective 9:30 a.m. This, officials said, is "to respond effectively to Winter Storm Elliot that threatens the public safety of the citizens of the City of North Tonawanda."
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Mon, Dec 19th 2022 07:00 am
2023 Ransomville Speedway season passes are now available for purchase, which makes for great Christmas presents for that special race fan in your life, or even for yourself.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas dinner at Fortunas in Niagara Falls. The evening included friends of Rotary, representatives of the group's causes, and members of the community who have supported its projects.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, this week announced updates concerning its long-anticipated remediation plans for the Niagara Falls Storage Site in northern Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:45 pm
The trustees of the New York Power Authority on Tuesday approved a new, five-year contract agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), a labor union representing more than 570 electricians, line persons, and other skilled craft employees at NYPA, the nation's largest state public power entity providing nearly a quarter of New York's electricity.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the acquisition of defenseman and Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 11:05 am
An early morning fire on Nov. 30 ravaged 744, 746 and 748 Center St., the site of The Vintage Barber, Soully Created and Sue's Frame of Mind. In battling the blaze, first responders from Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 and members from a half-dozen supporting companies had to break glass, pull off siding, cut into the roof and pump in copious amounts of water.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:55 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 11:15 am
The case numbers of influenza (flu) have been increasing exponentially across New York state, and the 2022-23 flu season is six weeks or more ahead of the typical spike in flu cases.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 03:20 pm
H. James Walker, 83, of Lewiston, passed away on Dec. 4, 2022. Born on June 25, 1939, he was the son of Harlan and Sue Walker and was a lifelong resident of Lewiston.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 12:20 pm
For several weeks, Village of Lewiston trustees have been debating what to do with "sandwich boards" promoting Lewiston businesses. They relaxed municipal laws pertaining to A-frame posts at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and have continued to permit the markers - particularly noting the need to direct people to slightly off-Center Street retailers Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces and Brewed and Bottled Craft Beer Shop.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 09:30 am
Prior to Monday's Village of Lewiston work session, Mayor Anne Welch provided her thoughts on the fire that shuttered three Center Street businesses last Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 12:15 pm
Folk-indie band Mt. Joy will headline a 6:30 p.m. concert at the Artpark Amphitheater on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Special guest to be announced. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 07:05 am
Despite bitter cold temperatures, myriad residents and visitors lined Center Street Sunday evening to watch the second annual Lewiston Christmas Lights Parade. The roughly 60-minute event featured colorful floats, dancers, first responders and local leaders doing their part to make the season, well, brighter.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 12:30 pm
Despite high winds and wet, rainy conditions, Santa Claus did arrive safely in Lewiston on Saturday, to continue participating in Christmas Walk weekend events. Jolly Old St. Nicholas was scheduled to appear from inside his float in the International Peace Garden but, as the weather wasn't cooperative, opted to greet children and families from inside Deal Realty (451 Center St.)
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 09:30 pm
Village Recreation Department Director Brendan McDermott served as emcee Friday night at the tree-lighting ceremony ringing in Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:10 am
Niagara University will celebrate the holidays with a community concert featuring performances by the university's Danceline, Dancecrew and choir.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard traffic and safety complaints by residents on a proposed residential development under consideration for northern Lewiston, Monday night at Town Hall.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 10:00 am
While waiting for a Small Business Saturday swag bag from the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce last weekend, people struck up conversations regarding the construction taking place across the street.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 09:40 am
For three generations and counting, the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's production of "The Nutcracker" has been a holiday staple in Niagara County. That tradition continues this year, but with a few fun additions.
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