Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:55 pm
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:50 pm
Beautiful weather, tasty barbecue and great music are often the only things a dad needs for the perfect Father's Day. And, of course, the sound of the loud, blaring engines of many fathers' favorite toys: their lawn mowers.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 11:45 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today released the following statement regarding the conclusion of this year's legislative session and his vote to cap property tax increases at 2 percent.
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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 10:15 pm
Niagara Catholic High School will provide bus service for Lockport-area students this coming school year. Beginning in September, This busing will be provided at no cost to students and their families. It will allow prospective students from the Lockport area to consider Niagara Catholic as a more viable option in selecting their high school.
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Fri, Jun 24th 2011 10:10 pm
The New York State Senate today passed legislation to establish the NY-SUNY 2020 Challenge Grant program, which includes capital funds for investments in economic expansion and job creation at the four SUNY University Centers, as well as a predictable and rational plan for SUNY tuition that will allow students and families to plan for tuition costs.
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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 09:55 pm
Those about to marry can plan their big day in just one afternoon at the Holiday Inn Grand Island this weekend.
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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 09:45 pm
The St. Francis Guild Auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced the recipients of two $500 scholarships. The guild awards a scholarship to a student from Niagara Catholic High School and to a Mount St. Mary's employee pursuing advanced education. The student at Niagara Catholic receiving the award is Jenna McCune of Niagara Falls. She will be attending Niagara University. The employee award is presented to Adrienne Kasbaum, manager of employee health, who will also be attending Niagara.
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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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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 01:55 pm
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 01:40 pm
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 01:30 pm
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 01:30 pm
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 10:40 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today released the following statement regarding the passage of Power NY, legislation designed to increase New York's power production and lower energy costs.
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 10:10 am
Some residents have been objecting to the Wheatfield Town Board's decision to not do mosquito spraying this year, and are questioning Supervisor Bob Cliffe's estimates of the cost of the spraying. (see June 16 Tribune)
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 10:05 am
Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These are just a few values Wheatfield native Alan Dikcis held during his time at Fort Drum in Watertown.
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 10:05 am
The Town of Niagara is gearing up for its 2012 bicentennial celebration.
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Thu, Jun 23rd 2011 10:05 am
County water line work on Lockport Road in Wheatfield is about to begin. Some preliminary work has already been done, but by July 5, large equipment should be on site to start putting in the large pipe, according to project director Rob Klavoon.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 05:10 pm
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of the legendary band Run DMC was just announced as the opening act for headliner Our Lady Peace at the Hard Rock Café "Saturdays at the Falls" concert series on July 2.
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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 12:25 pm
Niagara County lawmakers voted Tuesday to schedule a public hearing on a proposed law barring protests at funerals, burials, and wakes within the county, setting the stage for the county to join a growing number of states, counties, and municipalities around the nation enacting law to curb brazen behavior by odd-ball picketers that have disrupted military funerals in recent years.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 10:35 am
In one of the most anticipated concerts of the summer, Peter Frampton returns to Artpark on June 28 with his "Frampton Comes Alive 35 Tour." The crowd at "First Niagara presents Tuesday at the Park" will experience an evening with the one and only beginning at 6:30 p.m. (no opening act). Oh, and it's a free show.
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Wed, Jun 22nd 2011 09:30 am
The Niagara County Legislature filled a seat vacated by the resignation of popular freshman lawmaker Vincent Sandonato Tuesday night, overwhelmingly approving the nomination of Cheree J. Copelin to fill out Sandonato's term representing the LaSalle-based district in the County Legislature.
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 02:20 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University will host a free CERT training course, beginning on Sept. 15 at the Grand Island Fire Co., located at 2275 Baseline Road on Grand Island.
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 09:45 am
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., has three big events lined up for this weekend.
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Tue, Jun 21st 2011 09:30 am
The St. Francis Guild auxiliary of Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently held its "Garden Auction" to raise funds for the renovation of the maternity department at Mount St. Mary's.
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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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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
As part of Niagara Homecoming, the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, formerly Niagara Falls High School, will be holding its first-ever all-class alumni reunion on Saturday, June 25, from noon to 6 p.m. LaSalle and Trott students are also welcome to attend. Both NFHS and LaSalle memorabilia dating from the 1920s to the 1990s will be on display, and former NFHS students who lost their lives in a war will be featured on a Memory Wall.
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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 11:10 pm
Maintaining historic cemetery markers is a challenge for volunteers and professionals alike. Many repair methods commonly used, despite the best of intentions, actually cause additional damage to these precious headstones and other monuments. Preservation Buffalo Niagara is seeking the volunteers and staff who deal with caring for cemeteries, especially persons from smaller, often rural cemeteries, to attend a workshop on how to make appropriate repairs.
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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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