Sat, Jun 25th 2011 12:00 am
Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District, and members of his team were in Lewiston last Saturday for a pharmaceutical collection event at the Red Brick Municipal Building. From 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., unwanted pills were collected, stored and then later shipped to Covanta Energy for incineration.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:55 pm
The Boy Scouts of America, Troop 829, is pleased to announce that two area Scouts have completed the requirements to receive the Eagle Scout rank. Thomas "TJ" Maries and Don "DJ" Eaves are two hard-working 18-year-olds. A ceremony will be held at a special Court of Honor on Sunday, June 26, at 1 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:25 pm
Tuesday's CCR concert at Artpark generally was seen as a pretty well behaved affair in the eyes of area law enforcement.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:25 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will once again be presenting plenty of free, great music this summer with Blue Mondays, the "Summer of '69," and the Lewiston Jazz Project.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, tonight helped pass legislation (A.7622) that will promote local wines and wineries. The bill allows smaller wineries, those that produce less than 150,000 gallons a year, to sell wine at outdoor and indoor events and gatherings by issuing them a temporary permit through the New York State Liquor Authority for a fee of $26.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:15 pm
Porter on the Lake Summerfest, a family event to benefit the park, is scheduled for Sunday, July 3, from 2 until 11 p.m. at Porter on the Lake Park located on Dietz Road (off of Route 18) in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 10:00 pm
The Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens and Homes, sponsored by Kinetic Kitchen and Bath, with its fabulous food samples, gardens and tablescapes, took place June 11 and 12 in Lewiston and Youngstown neighborhoods. Organizers report it was a tremendous success.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 09:45 pm
Oh, what have I gotten myself into this time?
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Heritage Partnership extends special recognition and a thank you to all those from Lewiston, Youngstown, and the surrounding countryside, all of those from the "north towns," from below the ridge, who have made the decision to support the total removal of the gorge parkway and to restore the natural landscapes that is our heritage.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 04:00 pm
Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation President and CEO John H. Percy offered the following comments in response to the passage of legislation Monday, which allows for Nik Wallenda to tightrope across the Niagara Gorge.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 04:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is pleased to announce the passage of legislation to allow Nik Wallenda of the legendary Flying Wallendas family to traverse the Niagara Falls River Gorge on a high wire. Ceretto noted that the event would help promote tourism and increase local revenue for the economically distressed region.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 09:50 am
So, as the story goes, L.A.-based recording artist and Grand Island native Stacy Clark was back in town on Tuesday, and wanted to check out Creedence Clearwater Revisited at her favorite venue, Artpark. Once there, she bumped into some friends, Mike and Mia, who suggested they all hang out post-concert at Lewiston's newest establishment, Hops-N-Vines.
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 03:15 pm
What started with a motivational speech at the end of March ended Monday with a giant paper chain wrapped around the Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center parking lot. Students assembled a 534-foot-long chain and shouted, "We are kind!"
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 09:20 am
The Lewiston Police Department was again commended Monday for its efforts in curtailing mischief and facilitating traffic out of the village following last week's "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is urging the leadership in the State Legislature to take up and pass new comprehensive mandate relief legislation designed to reduce the costs on local governments and school districts and help lower sky-high property taxes.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 03:30 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications and Metro Group are pleased to announce a joint advertising partnership that will benefit both companies and, most importantly, Western New York readers and advertisers.
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Mon, Jun 20th 2011 01:00 pm
Hundreds of re-enactors are polishing muskets and brushing off uniforms as Old Fort Niagara prepares for its 32nd annual French and Indian War Encampment set for Friday, July 1, through Sunday, July 3.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:15 am
Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, will be especially poignant for the family of Ryan Henderson of Lewiston, who was killed in January on Route 104 in an accident involving a hazardous waste truck.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:05 am
Lewiston Dog Owners Group will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the Red Brick School, 145 N. Fourth St., in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:00 am
Water-related quality of life issues set the tone for much of Monday's Porter Town Board regular meeting. Heard was continuing frustration of boat and property owners over a nagging town law covering storage and locations of boats and recreational vehicles. Also heard was a complaint by a Brentwood Drive resident over a years-old flooding problem and the town's inability thus far to correct it.
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Sat, Jun 18th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston appears to have cleared the way for development at the northeast corner of Creek and Pletcher roads. The Town Board voted 4-0 Friday morning to approve a Planned Unit Development calling for a modified proposal of 43 units of senior housing sponsored by People Inc., along with a revised conceptual plan for 17 two-unit duplexes to be built on 20 acres.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:55 pm
More than two-dozen people attended Thursday's meeting of the Parkway Preservation Committee, which coincided with the display of six Robert Moses Parkway North alternative drawings at the Village of Lewiston's Red Brick Municipal Building. Former Lewiston Mayor and current 12th District Niagara County Legislator Richard Soluri served as moderator, and urged the audience to vote in favor of parkway plans maintaining or refurbishing the main road between downtown Niagara Falls and the River Region.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:30 pm
Do you find yourself jamming to songs such as, "School is out for summer," "Let's get the party started," and "Dancing in the street?" If so, bring your dancing shoes, adventurous side and appetite to the second annual, "Beginning of Summer Street Dance." The Youngstown Business and Professional Association will be sponsoring the event that takes place on Thursday, June 23, from 6 to 10 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:25 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston officially unveiled a new Lewiston sign on Thursday.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:15 pm
The Ransomville "Free Concerts in the Country" 2011 series kicks off on Thursday, June 30, with an award-winning local high school rock band, Brass Monkeez. The eight-week free concert series takes place at the William J. McLaughlin Free Library Gazebo at 3733 Ransomville Road every Thursday at 7 p.m. from June 30 through Aug. 25 with the July 14 concert changing venues for one date only to Porter on the Lake Park.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:15 pm
The Lew-Port Class of 2011 recently celebrated the end of the school year with the Lewiston Police Department, which presented its annual picnic for the graduating seniors at Fort Niagara State Park. The day featured a parade of uniquely decorated Class of 2011 student vehicles escorted into the park by the Lewiston Police, New York State Parks Police and Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:10 pm
Lewiston resident Travis Diez has announced his candidacy for Town of Lewiston highway superintendent and offers the following statement.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:00 pm
Bring your appetites and fun side to this year's Town of Porter "Summerfest" on Sunday, July 3, from 2 to 11 p.m.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 10:55 pm
So far, so good.
The first "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark went off without a hitch this week, according to Village of Lewiston officials.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 10:45 pm
Are you a strawberry fanatic? Do you enjoy eating while being entertained? If so, then Youngstown's Strawberry Festival just may be the place for you.
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Fri, Jun 17th 2011 11:55 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, tonight released the following statement regarding the movement of legislation he supports to allow Nik Wallenda to traverse the Niagara Falls River Gorge on a high wire. The bill was unanimously passed by the Assembly Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee today and is now one step closer to being passed by the full Assembly.
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Wed, Jun 15th 2011 06:25 pm
Pam Kilmer, director of the Early Childhood Education Center at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, offers "kudos" to the art department at Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Wed, Jun 15th 2011 06:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, State Sen, George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, Town of Lewiston Councilman Mike Marra, and Lewiston Supervisor Steve Reiter met Wednesday with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey to discuss several plans to make much-needed short and long-term improvements to Niagara Falls State Park, Joseph Davis State Park and state parks throughout the Niagara Region.
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Wed, Jun 15th 2011 12:35 pm
The Ransomville "Free Concerts in the Country" 2011series kicks off on Thursday, June 30, with an award-winning local high school rock band, Brass Monkeez. The eight-week free concert series takes place at the William J. McLaughlin Free Library Gazebo at 3733 Ransomville Road every Thursday at 7 p.m. from June 30 through Aug. 25 with the July 14 concert changing venues for one date only to Porter on the Lake Park.
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Wed, Jun 15th 2011 12:30 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has published a booklet that summarizes the War of 1812 on the northern border from Lake Michigan to Lake Champlain. Fort Niagara State Park volunteer Donald Gibbons of Youngstown compiled the booklet. Gibbons has been a longtime volunteer at Fort Niagara State Park and took this project on as a service to the Niagara Region of New York State Parks.
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Tue, Jun 14th 2011 11:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, released the following statement on Monday regarding his vote to pass the Public Integrity Act of 2011.
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Tue, Jun 14th 2011 11:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, blasted the Assembly Majority on Monday for denying an up or down vote by the entire Assembly on legislation that would return state lands currently receiving property tax exemptions back to Niagara County's tax rolls. The bill, which was delivered a setback in the Rules Committee, which is controlled by New York City Assembly members, was rejected along party lines.
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Mon, Jun 13th 2011 04:05 pm
The Sports Medicine Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital will offer a series of basic conditioning programs for high school age students starting July 6. Led by certified athletic trainers Jason Hopkins, ATC, and Brian Healy, ATC, the program will focus on endurance, speed, agility and injury prevention to assist athletes in grades 9-12 prepare for the fall 2011 season. The programs will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Mon, Jun 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Friends of the Lewiston Library report tickets for its "Fountain of Gold" raffle are still on sale.
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Mon, Jun 13th 2011 07:00 am
While the communities of Lewiston, and Niagara-on-the-Lake and Queenston, Ontario, come to mind when the War of 1812 is mentioned, it was from the Village of Youngstown, located in the Town of Porter, that the first families fled the night of Dec. 18, 1813, when the British and their Native American allies attacked and captured Fort Niagara.
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