Fri, Oct 27th 2023 11:00 am
In response to community questions regarding large-scale projects in the Village of Lewiston, the Niagara County Tribune/Sentinel obtained answers and updates on the following:
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Fri, Oct 27th 2023 11:00 am
It was an hour before opening Wednesday when Dominic Colucci arrived at the main dining room of the Como Restaurant and the phone was already ringing. As soon as he hung up from that call, the phone rang again. And again.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:45 pm
Here's hoping for all treats and no tricks this Halloween! An estimated 73% of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday this year, up from 69% last year, according to The National Retail Federation. Moreover, 68% of consumers plan to hand out candy to millions of children trick or treating on Oct. 31. It will surely be a busy night on roads and sidewalks - and the worst night for vandalism.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:40 pm
Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive "All-American Road Show" tour through next summer, including a new show at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center on July 11. Special guests will be Marcus King and Nikki Lane.
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Thu, Oct 26th 2023 08:30 pm
The Buffalo City Mission announced the launch of two annual initiatives. The first is the announcement of its fall fundraising campaign, "One Mission, One Hope," a significant annual initiative to advance its work in providing critical programs and services for people experiencing homelessness in Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 25th 2023 09:10 am
The Town of Lewiston on Monday voted to provide the Village of Lewiston with $190,000 in Niagara River Greenway funds for a pavilion at Academy Park.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 12:45 pm
Tops Friendly Markets will once again offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11% discount off of their grocery bill this Veterans Day. This marks the 11th year Tops has been extending this discount to military personnel and their families. Since its inception, the Veterans Day discount has saved veterans and their families more than $781,000.
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Mon, Oct 23rd 2023 07:00 am
Each year, Halloween is traditionally celebrated with trick-or-treating and parties - and candy and drinks. Unfortunately, the night often includes drunk drivers on the streets and distracted drivers as well. The Lewiston Police Department will have extra patrols on policing our ghouls and goblins. Here are some tips for you to keep Halloween safe.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 11:00 am
Halloween will again start early in Lewiston with "Trick or Treat on Center Street." This year, the event is on a new day - and has a new space - providing children and families more opportunity to show off their costumes and collect sweet treats.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 10:55 am
3 Sisters Garlic & Oils has joined Lewiston's unique culinary center, at 442-444 Center St., joining Battle Flag Tavern, Brewed & Bottled Craft Beer Shop, and Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces, Etc.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 09:00 am
The Village of Lewiston has set its sights on another big-ticket addition to Academy Park: a pavilion.
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 07:00 am
Small Business Saturday is on Saturday, Nov. 25. It's time for our member businesses to think about what they can do to celebrate the day. Retail and restaurant businesses have traditionally celebrated this day with promotions and sales, but there is also an opportunity for service-based businesses to be a part of the day!
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Fri, Oct 20th 2023 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts premieres its all-new "Ghost Walk" this weekend.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2023 09:35 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center welcomes bestselling author and musician Michelle Zauner to Buffalo on Thursday, Nov. 9, for an engaging conversation and book signing at Kleinhans Music Hall. The event begins at 8 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at justbuffalo.org.
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Thu, Oct 19th 2023 09:00 pm
On Wednesday, Tops Friendly Markets celebrated the grand reopening of two of its Niagara Falls locations. More than $3.7 million in enhancements took place at 7200 Niagara Falls Blvd., and 4235 Military Road - two locations "updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments over the past four years."
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Tue, Oct 17th 2023 10:45 am
There is still no consensus on metal art frames following Monday's Village of Lewiston board meeting. Trustees declined to vote on this third part of the "Lewiston Public Art Project" following a nearly 90-minute public comment period.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 03:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 532 police agencies in New York - 100% of all eligible agencies - have received state certification for compliance as required by the Professional Policing Act of 2021.
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Mon, Oct 16th 2023 06:00 am
As the Village of Lewiston Board prepares to meet Monday night to discuss the "Lewiston Public Art Project" with the Historic Preservation and Planning commissions, trustees have a new proposal to consider.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 04:25 pm
At his annual state of the university address, University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi announced today that UB has raised more than $1 billion through a comprehensive fundraising effort.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 11:00 am
The Town of Lewiston voted Thursday to withdraw its endorsement of the "Lewiston Public Art Project's" metal art frames. Council members rescinded the third part of the Lewiston Council on the Arts' proposal - opting to not present this component for Niagara River Greenway funding - based on recent actions taken by village trustees.
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Fri, Oct 13th 2023 10:55 am
As goes the often-misquoted famous line from the movie, "Field of Dreams," the Town of Wheatfield is counting on the belief that "If you build it, they will come."
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
Arts for Learning WNY will partner with various organizations throughout the eight counties of Western New York to bring free public arts workshops to the community.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:55 pm
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) on Thursday announced that the organization is supporting National School Bus Safety Week and is reminding drivers to be extra careful when they see the flashing red lights of a yellow school bus.
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Thu, Oct 12th 2023 07:50 pm
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers that free and objective counseling is available to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their options during the Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
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Tue, Oct 10th 2023 01:10 pm
With access to the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, Niagara County is home to some of the best freshwater fishing in the country. In fact, Bassmaster Magazine has ranked the area in the top 10 places for bass fishing two years in a row.
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Mon, Oct 9th 2023 10:05 am
Fall was in full bloom Saturday at the first Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market Fall Festival, and patrons couldn't have been happier as they shopped, strolled and participated in pumpkin play games.
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Fri, Oct 6th 2023 10:00 am
On Monday, Village of Lewiston trustees effectively acted to rescind part of their prior approval of the proposed "Lewiston Public Art Project" - and the Town of Lewiston Board could do the same when it next meets.
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Fri, Oct 6th 2023 09:40 am
A year can make all the difference, according to the recent winter heating forecast released by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. Natural gas customers should expect some relief is in store from last year's elevated energy costs.
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Fri, Oct 6th 2023 09:40 am
A unique and sincere pumpkin patch can be found in the Village of Kenmore. The patch, which has been created by the members of the Kenmore Village Improvement Society (KVIS), is made of painted wood pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.
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Wed, Oct 4th 2023 06:25 pm
On Wednesday, Catholic Health leaders were joined by invited guests and local dignitaries to unveil the new Lockport Memorial Hospital following a blessing and dedication ceremony led by The Most Rev. Michael W. Fisher, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
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Wed, Oct 4th 2023 06:15 pm
Niagara Falls USA is a destination that is well-known globally and frequently considered a bucket-list trip for visitors domestically and abroad. With the U.K. ranking at the top of the list for inbound travel to the destination, the team at Destination Niagara USA increased efforts to promote the iconic Niagara Falls in conjunction with the Buffalo Bills game in London.
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Tue, Oct 3rd 2023 12:40 pm
UBMD Internal Medicine has opened Western New York's first long COVID center. Funded by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation with support from the University at Buffalo, the center is accepting all patients, whether they have insurance or not.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York, issuing a proclamation and directing that all State landmarks be illuminated in purple on "Purple Thursday," Oct. 19, in honor of those impacted by domestic violence.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 10:55 am
The Great Pumpkin Farm's annual World Pumpkin Weigh-off took place Saturday at the farm's 28th annual Fall Festival.
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Mon, Oct 2nd 2023 07:00 am
The center, which provides services for children ages infant on up, opened its doors adjacent to Catholic Health's Mount St. Mary's Hospital in 1988. To celebrate this occasion, the center will hold an open house for the community from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served and there will be fun for the whole family.
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Sat, Sep 30th 2023 07:00 am
When Nora Conta was a 6-month-old baby, she couldn't hold a bottle and she couldn't grab toys. Her hands were closed tight, and she was unable to open them. It was when she was 6 months old that her parents wondered if something was wrong with their daughter.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2023 09:45 pm
FeedMore WNY has reached nearly two-thirds of its fundraising goal to establish a permanent home for the organization and build brighter futures for Western New Yorkers of all ages experiencing food insecurity and joblessness. With this milestone reached, FeedMore WNY is kicking off the public phase of its campaign and inviting the community to participate in this critical project.
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Thu, Sep 28th 2023 09:10 pm
As autumn begins in Western New York, Seneca Gaming Corp. is launching a monthlong effort to support neighbors in need throughout the region.
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Wed, Sep 27th 2023 04:15 pm
At first glance, the new mobile produce markets on the University at Buffalo's North and South campuses appear to be just that: a place to buy fresh produce. But beyond the peaches, cherry tomatoes and red potatoes, there's much more going on.
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Tue, Sep 26th 2023 03:30 pm
One of the Great Pumpkin Farm's most popular events, the annual World Pumpkin Weigh-off, takes place this weekend as part of the farm's 28th annual Fall Festival.
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