William Paladino met with the Village of Lewiston Planning Board Wednesday to update members on the status of his development plan. The Ellicott Development CEO intends to create a U-shaped plaza with three main units: 1) two restaurants (one fast food) and a retail store; 2) a two-story retail/bank/commercial building; and 3) a drug store. He may build condos on the lot's west end, too.

"It's taken us long to get to this point, because every time we move or tweak anything, it has to go back to the engineers and they've got to redo everything because of the site grades and slopes and things of that nature," Paladino said.

Quality, long-lasting products that look nice and serve a need - that's what shoppers will find at Lewiston's Antique to Chic.

The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce is participating in its first strategic planning process.

"With changes happening in health care and the way that our funding is, I wanted to make sure that we would have a plan in place for the next three to five years to follow and to grow," Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Pauly said.

In 2014, the Village of Lewiston mayor intends to partner with Alan Hastings to rebuild the Frontier House, work with Bill Paladino on a new retail plaza, come up with a master plan for Academy Park, enliven the upper plateau, fix the drainage problems on Fourth Street, find new grants and keep the tax rate flat.

Youngstown's Riverview Fitness hosts an open house this Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m., and again Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at 445 Main St. (lower level). Prize drawings will take place each half-hour, and healthy snacks will be provided. Attendees can meet the center's staff.

Water Street Landing is unquestionably one of Lewiston's most popular spots to dine in the warm months. But what do patrons do in the winter?

The restaurant recently debuted an outdoor seating area that is lit by a fire pit, which also provides warmth.

Aaron Rotella is opening The Spicey Pickle in Lewiston a little later this winter.

Walt is turning over the meat slicer to the Martin family.

PHOTOS: Construction work in the Village of Lewiston has people wondering what's happening. Here's an explanation:

The Country Doctor Antiques & Gifts officially opened Friday at its new location, 549 Center St. (formerly Artzee), in the Village of Lewiston.

Angel to Apple Clothing & Shoe Boutique was named winner of the first seasonal window display contest, an offshoot of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce's annual Scarecrow Display.

Casa Antica hosted its annual customer appreciation event Monday, but with a twist. For the first time, the eatery invited guests to dress up in Halloween costumes.

Happy Tails, a new pet grooming spa and member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting and grand opening.

Iconic restaurateur Tom George retired this week after 44 years of serving Lewiston's best bagel sandwiches and chili-cheeseburgers. His last day at The Villa Coffee House was Monday.

Lewiston's ChrisFit is launching a new workout program just for women. The barre class, personal trainer Karen Tweedie-Oakley explained, is a "total body workout that lifts your seat, tones your thighs and burns fat."

Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce member Dance Like A Star with Serge, a new ballroom dance studio in Lewiston, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business, located at 222 Portage Road, has completed renovations with a new dance floor and more.

Lovin My Bags by Barbara is now open in the Village of Lewiston. Owner Barbara Crouthamel, a Youngstown resident, offers a large selection of authentic designer purses imported from Italy and France.

On Tuesday, Aug. 13, two lucky shoppers were given the opportunity to shop-'til-they-drop at DiMino Tops Lewiston.

Angel to Apple held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new shoe department inside the clothing and accessory women's boutique.

Susha Shoes, a new shoe boutique in the Village of Lewiston, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, local elected officials, business owners and friends and family on Friday, Aug. 9.

A longtime business expansion plan has finally come to fruition in the Village of Lewiston. Angel to Apple has opened its own shoe department within its current location at 451 Center St.

Luxe Lewiston celebrated a grand opening and ribbon-cutting with owners AnnMarie DiMarco Valencio and Debbie DiMarco, as well as friends, family, elected leaders and Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce members.

The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and The Village Goldsmith celebrated a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday with master jeweler and owner Rob Young. His operation is located at 744 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston.

Lovely Nails, located at 769 Cayuga St., in the Village of Lewiston, recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate new ownership and a new look.

Destin Radder, Licensed Acupuncturist, a new member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 29. Owner Destin Radder recently opened his new clinic at 779 Cayuga St., Suite 4.

Angel to Apple Clothing Boutique is celebrating its seventh anniversary Saturday, May 18, with raffles, discounts and a special gift (and an additional discount) for the first seven customers through the door at 10 a.m.

ChrisFit Personal Training, a new member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Domova celebrated the opening of its new and used home décor retail location at 421 Center St. (upper), Lewiston. Chamber board members and elected officials came to welcome owners Ed and Kylie Evanz and their family to the business community.

Vincenzo's Pizza House opened Tuesday in the Village of Lewiston. ... And within 10 minutes, it was filled with customers munching on old-fashioned and cheese slices.

Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano celebrated his 13th anniversary at Olde Time Barber Shop on Wednesday. As his son, Chris, cut a customer's hair, the longtime barber reminisced about his time behind the chair.

Alan Hastings has one simple goal for his Water Street eatery: He wants The Silo to be the best fast food restaurant in the world.

Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano will celebrate 13 years at Olde Time Barber Shop on Wednesday. To celebrate, the first 500 customers will receive a free comb. As always, haircuts are just $10.

Like baking mozzarella on a pizza pie, rumors have been bubbling as to what will replace Trusello's at 742 Center St. Well, it turns out the former Vincenzo's Pizza site is about to become ... the future Vincenzo's Pizza site.

April's "Business Blender" promises to be a real ball.

Chef Carmelo Raimondi and sous chef Bruce Wieszala of Carmelo's Restaurant were selected to compete as challengers in the annual "Nickel City Chef" competition at Artisan Kitchens and Baths in Buffalo.

William Beyer and Stephanie Speziale have opened Studio 763 in the Village of Lewiston.

What began with two guys, a bar and a pizza place has, five years later, morphed into one of Lewiston's most successful eateries.

You asked for it.

In response to patron requests, the Village Bake Shoppe is now serving sandwiches. Five different paninis are on the menu, and include "The Meltdown," a Cuban, the "Gucci" grilled cheese, ham and mozzarella, and turkey and bacon club.

PHOTOS: The village's newest wine bar is opening its doors to the community.

After a string of successful walk-throughs for small groups of people, the Lewiston Stone House is now ready to welcome the general public.

Emery Simon and Harold Hibbard recently purchased Frontier Lanes. They have renamed it the Lewiston Event Center, and plan to make full use of the almost three-acre property.