Wed, Sep 4th 2024 05:05 pm
This week, the New York state-commissioned Tourism Economics research study for 2023 was released, highlighting a landmark year for Niagara County's tourism industry. For the first time ever, visitor spending in Niagara County has exceeded the billion-dollar mark, reaching an impressive $1.082 billion. This represents an 11.7% increase over 2022, underscoring the county's growing appeal as a premier travel destination.
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Fri, Aug 30th 2024 07:00 am
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, the Wheatfield Veterans Committee will honor all Gold Star Mothers for the dedication of a bronze statue placed on the current Veterans Memorial site, 2800 Church Road. This is a no-charge ceremony, and all are welcome. There is ample parking and facilities.
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Fri, Aug 23rd 2024 07:00 am
In an effort to nip a potential problem in the bud, Town of Niagara officials would like to put the kibosh on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers within their jurisdiction.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 04:45 pm
The New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. unveiled the final installation of an iconic lighting program in Western New York. Spanning the Erie Canal between the City of Tonawanda and City of North Tonawanda in Niagara County, the CSX Railroad crossing is now illuminated nightly with LED lighting as a focal point over the historic waterway.
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Wed, Aug 7th 2024 10:55 am
Empire State Development (ESD) announced the completion of 110 Sweeney Street, a new mixed-use development on the waterfront in the City of North Tonawanda. The project consists of a new, two-story 21,000-square-feet building that includes 15 residential units, two commercials spaces, and a newly opened ground-floor restaurant, District 37 Kitchen and Tap House.
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Tue, Aug 6th 2024 11:20 am
The West Herr Riviera Theatre proudly announces the return of Lonestar, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
The Niagara Aerospace Museum is hosting its second annual "Hangar Dance" fundraiser at 9990 Porter Road.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:20 am
The Chapel's Niagara Falls site is growing - and a brand-new atrium recently opened for congregants and community members to share a snack or join in fellowship.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:00 am
On Aug. 15, 2023, the Town of Niagara Town Board approved and went into contract with GAR Associates LLC to perform a townwide reassessment project to be completed on or before July 1, 2025. The town has not had a townwide reassessment since 1991. We are at 33% of our full market value.
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Tue, Jul 23rd 2024 10:05 am
Project 308 Gallery proudly presents the ninth annual Oliver Street Art Festival, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, on Oliver Street between Schenck and Robinson streets in North Tonawanda. The Oliver Street Art festival will feature more than 60 regional artist vendors offering a diverse array of handcrafted items, artwork and vintage wares.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials gave approval for $12,500 of masonry work to the west side of Town Hall to eliminate a major need affecting its police department.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
716 Day - a date of homage to Western New York's area code and an ode to local businesses and nonprofits - was celebrated Tuesday across the region. Several organizations used the occasion to raise awareness and/or funds.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 06:00 pm
The Niagara Gospel Mission served a beef on weck lunch and pizza and wings dinner to the homeless community of Niagara Falls on Tuesday to celebrate the foods of Western New York.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 11:55 am
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, pertaining to a proposed bridge rehabilitation project scheduled to begin next spring.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2024 11:00 am
When the United States entered World War 1 in 1917, a young man of 23, George Vaughn Seibold, volunteered requesting assignment in aviation. The United States was short of airplanes; and having no air force, George was sent to Canada for training with British aviators. George was then sent to England and was assigned to Royal Flying Corps, 148th Aero Squadron.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2024 07:00 am
From garden therapy to goat therapy, residents of Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community in North Tonawanda, are staying engaged with an abundance of activities!
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 04:10 pm
At its May meeting, the SUNY Niagara board of trustees unanimously approved a $48 million operating budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. Under the spending plan, tuition would stay at the current cost of $2,568 per semester for New York state residents. The college's student fee schedule would also remain unchanged.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2024 07:00 am
Organizers of "Thursdays on the Water" announced their 2024 lineup at a recent press conference. Shows run from 5-10 p.m. at Gratwick Park, 1300 River Road, North Tonawanda. Doors open at 5 p.m. Opening bands start around 6 p.m. Each headlining band takes the stage from 8:30-10 p.m.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:50 pm
The Town of Niagara recently announced the 2024 "Music Mania Mondays" lineup. Events are held each Monday night at Veteran's Memorial Community Park, at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:30 pm
After a somewhat winter hiatus, the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield is back serving our community.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 01:20 pm
The K-Kids of West Street Elementary and Errick Road Elementary schools enjoyed a luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield. The lunches were given as an acknowledgement of their leadership projects and programs held at their respective schools throughout the year.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 07:00 am
On Saturday, the Wheatfield Lions Club officially dedicated the new fishing deck and improvements to the pond at our Five Senses Park, and accessible trails made possible with the efforts of many people both within our organization - but also thanks to Niagara Greenway funds. Dedicated to past club President Lion Walter Garrow, this amazing project was created, promoted and chaired by Lion Walt with great care and attention.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2024 08:25 pm
The Heritage Christian Services Homes with Heart campaign has received tremendous support from the community since going public last year, and for its overall goal of $9.1 million. A ribbon-cutting event took place Wednesday at the home on Hoover Road in celebration of the campaign's progress of purchasing or rebuilding existing homes to support people in all phases of their lives.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide "Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack" scan campaign to help ensure school-aged children continue to have access to adequate food during the summer months when they lose access to free and reduced-price school lunches.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Dawn Cody of Wheatfield was honored with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Volunteer of the Year Award at BNW's "Emerald Evening 35th Anniversary Gala" held May 21.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
You know that cheeseburger and fries combo you've been dreaming about at night? It's served at Lumberjack's Patio Grill.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its employee scholarship program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2024-25 school year.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
A ceremony was held Wednesday reopening the main Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station gate on Lockport Road following an 18-month reconstruction period. This $10.6 million project is designed to increase the safety of more than 3,000 base personnel and the security of over $1 billion in assigned federal assets.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
SUNY Niagara is celebrating a historic achievement for its surgical technology program. The graduating Class of 2024 marks a first in the program's history, with all 15 students earning a passing grade on the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certified surgical technologist (CST) exam, giving the cohort a 100% pass rate.
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Fri, May 24th 2024 09:25 am
The Niagara USA 250th committee, created to coordinate local celebrations, to garner interest in Niagara County's rich history, and to strengthen Niagara County's status as a heritage tourism destination for our nation's 250th birthday in 2026, has received $7,500 from the Niagara County Legislature to fund initial planning activities.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:25 pm
Empire State Development today announced the new Quicklee's Travel Center has officially opened in the Town of Niagara. The facility, at 6021 Porter Road, offers a convenience store, Tim Hortons restaurant, laser vehicle wash, and other amenities for tour bus drivers, travelers and the trucking community.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 11:50 am
On Monday, May 27, the Town of Niagara Lions and Helping Hands clubs will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony at the newly constructed site in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.
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Wed, May 15th 2024 02:25 pm
First four months complete. It's been very busy; although I was familiar with everything and everyone, the job is different and needed some getting used to. Developers, employees, residents, business owners - all want to see what's next or share concerns they have had. All the curiosity seems to have calmed down and real business has begun.
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Mon, May 13th 2024 04:05 pm
Building maintenance and management program teacher Mike Carney started his students off this year with the basics of hand and power tools. The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center students focused heavily on safety and proper use.
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Fri, May 10th 2024 11:00 am
The Tribune/Sentinel had the opportunity to talk with several longtime firefighters and three women firefighters who are taking leadership roles in the Adams Fire Co. of Wheatfield. The occasion was the fire company's 100th anniversary installation dinner on April 20.
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Thu, May 9th 2024 02:25 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced manufacturing company IMA Life North America will build a $30 million, 80,000-square-foot facility in Tonawanda to increase its production of freeze-drying equipment for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Fri, May 3rd 2024 03:25 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce and Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA teamed Friday to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming the newest member of the mall's food court: Cinnabon.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2024 11:00 am
"Happy birthday!" Adams Fire Co. President James Mihalko said as he welcomed the members and guests to the 100th annual installation dinner.
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Fri, Apr 26th 2024 07:00 am
The 33rd anniversary of the Liberty Drive Cleanup was highlighted with a campout on Friday evening with the cleanup on Saturday (Earth Day) coordinated by Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig.
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Tue, Apr 23rd 2024 04:10 pm
SUNY Niagara has appointed Alissa Shugats Cummings vice president of student services. Cummings had served as an interim in that post since July 2023.
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