Fri, Oct 25th 2024 11:00 am
Meeting on an off night - and with two members absent - the Town of Lewiston work session last Thursday was both brief and productive. Funding authorizations were made for pending projects, and appointments were approved, with board actions also taken on a number of procedural areas.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 10:00 am
The proverbial phrase, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," is often used to encourage optimism in the face of adversity or misfortune. For 84-year-old Marcia Buzzelli, overcoming obstacles began at an early age, setbacks that would only stiffen her resolve with a can-do attitude. And as for those lemons? She'd prefer making her family's legendary Ricotta pie recipe. Brava, Signora!
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 10:10 am
The Youngstown Recreation Department will once again host a Halloween party "trunk-or-treat" at the Redbrick School Village Center parking lot with "the awesome parade of kiddos down the center of the village!"
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 10:05 am
The French were the first Europeans to explore the Niagara Region, and Old Fort Niagara highlights this early history with two days of living history programs and demonstrations.
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Thu, Oct 24th 2024 08:50 am
Chelsea Pelsone recently combined three of her specialty skills - giving back, exploring and marketing - to raise funds for hurricane relief following the devastation brought on by Helene and Milton.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 08:40 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual "Hallow-GREEN Spooktacular" between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
If you haven't seen the Ghost Walk in a few years, you're in for a surprise. After a "beta run" last year, the Lewiston Council on the Arts is pleased to present "Sailors, Soldiers and Saloons," an all-new, eerie adventure back in time to meet those who walked these roads before us, who were "only passing through," but who met a very different fate than they had planned.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital is sponsoring its annual Tony Guthrie pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Lewiston No. 1 Firehall on North Sixth Street in the Village of Lewiston. Menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, plus sausage, orange juice and coffee
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 09:15 am
Artpark & Company held its annual meeting at The Buffalo Club on Oct. 16, reviewing its recently completed 50th anniversary season.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Lewiston Beautification group informed the Tribune/Sentinel that more decorative pumpkins were stolen from their Center Street display this week. Thefts occurred either late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Volunteers are "beyond frustrated" this happened for a second time since displays were installed two weekends ago.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
The Village of Youngstown and the Youngstown Recreation Department are partnering with Friends of Youngstown to hold a nonperishable food and toiletries drive to benefit the give and take table located at the Village of Youngstown Red Brick Building.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
In coming months, Billy Club restaurateurs Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser will open Fairbanks restaurant inside the Frontier House. They recently announced Corey Orsburn will serve as executive chef at their Lewiston location. Orsburn previously worked at top eateries in his native Oklahoma (NONESUCH), New York City (Eleven Madison Park), San Francisco (Lazy Bear) and Washington, D.C. (Lutèce).
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:30 am
DiMino's Lewiston Tops recently upgraded its bread and rolls section with new fixtures and tables, plus a new wall display with baked goods.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 09:05 am
The Home Assistance Referral Team has received a $40,000 grant from The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation to support The UBMD Geriatric Home Care Support Initiative.
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Thu, Oct 17th 2024 07:00 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will host a Halloween trunk-or-treat event, in collaboration with the popular Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Wed, Oct 16th 2024 07:50 pm
Niagara University is the host of the 2024 Peace and Justice Studies Association's annual conference, which will bring more than 300 scholars to Monteagle Ridge Oct. 24-27. This year's theme is "We Are All Connected: Fostering Intersectionality and Solidarity."
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 03:00 pm
On Sunday, Chief Spencer Lilly of Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 reported a landfill fire at 1445 Pletcher Road required a multi-company response. Lewiston Fire Company No. 1 was dispatched to the landfill fire, where, upon arrival, a large pile of rubber tire chunks was found burning.
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Mon, Oct 14th 2024 02:40 pm
Kenyon Serpas, a junior at the University at Buffalo, was the recipient of this year's Historical Association of Lewiston's Indigenous Peoples' Day Scholarship. The award ceremony was held Monday at the Tuscarora Heroes Monument on Center Street, in recognition of the longstanding friendship between the people of Lewiston and the Tuscarora Nation.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:55 am
Village of Lewiston trustees approved several community events at their work session on Monday:
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:50 am
The new product room at DiMino's Lewiston Tops on Center Street is set for the season, with Halloween pumpkins and giant inflatable spooky guests on display.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
First District Niagara County Legislator Irene Myers invites the community to help support area veterans by attending her annual veterans chicken barbecue and basket raffle. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St. Presale tickets are now on sale.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston will welcome Steve Teeft, who will present "The Civil War in Western New York" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 10:40 am
Lower Niagara Moose Lodge 584 invites residents to contribute at its "One Moose" food drive taking place next month. A food collection effort will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the lodge, 112 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Oct 9th 2024 04:40 pm
Actively living out their motto, "We Serve," the Youngstown Lions Club invested a multitude of days and volunteer service hours in its 2024 "Summer of Service" initiative to help Western New York neighbors in nearby Youngstown-Porter-Ransomville communities.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 07:40 pm
The New York Power Authority released a draft strategic plan for expanding renewable energy resources in New York state to advance Gov. Kathy Hochul's nation-leading climate and renewable energy goals.
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Tue, Oct 8th 2024 09:35 am
My phone rang over the summer, and it was my old high school English teacher, Frank Scelsa, with the message I've been waiting to hear for 40-plus years: "Lori, we need you back on the stage!"
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 06:50 pm
Niagara University students will have additional places to collaborate and engage with peers and faculty, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funding will support the renovation of several learning spaces in Glynn Hall, one of the four premier buildings in Niagara University's heritage footprint.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Lewiston Police Department's Explorer Post is gearing up for another exciting year and is currently accepting applications.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Lewiston Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is raising money to help the Buffalo Sled Vets defend their Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship adult tier 5 pool A title. The team's leading scorer, Matthew Daniels, is a member of the VFW, and attended Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield high schools before serving in the U.S. military.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Queen B's Cottage will be the site of a fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Western New York. Shop from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 475 Ridge St., Lewiston, with 10% of sales donated to the Ronald McDonald Charities of WNY.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston board heard more from residents impacted by flooding and inflow/infiltration maintenance issues at its Sept. 23 regular meeting.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Primary construction of the new Academy Park pavilion began last week - and at the rate workers are moving, it's expected the shelter will be completed in just a few more weeks.
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Wed, Oct 2nd 2024 07:40 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library invite the community for an evening of festivities at the annual friendly gathering at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Organizers said the event is always a crowd-pleaser, as the Friends showcase the support and gifts the group has sponsored this year for the Lewiston Public Library.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
Right up there with pumpkin spice football and Josh Allen hurdling opponents in iconic, season-changing markers is the annual Harvest & Hops Festival in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority staged its annual Wildlife Festival Saturday on the Power Authority grounds next to Niagara University.
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Mon, Sep 30th 2024 10:30 am
As part of Artpark & Company's 2025 season, "The Driver Era: Obsession Tour" global show will be held inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025. Additional support to be announced.
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 10:00 am
The Town of Lewiston held a highly anticipated regular meeting Monday at Town Hall. Despite a Bills-Jags "Monday Night Football" game that evening, a good-sized crowd visited to learn more about a new topic of interest. Namely, the status of the Town of Lewiston Environmental Commission and possible plans for its restructuring.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Birthdays are something to celebrate, especially in the eyes of a child. It is sad that, due to the rising cost of groceries, a birthday cake may be an expense a struggling family cannot afford.
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Thu, Sep 26th 2024 08:00 pm
Pets, and their owners, are invited to Falkner Park in Youngstown for a special blessing at noon Sunday, Oct. 6. The Rev. Barbara Price of St. John's Episcopal Church will mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, with this special event.
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Tue, Sep 24th 2024 10:30 am
A celebration of excellence for the 1974 Lewiston-Porter High School varsity football team will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the high school athletics entrance on the Creek Road campus.
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