Fri, Mar 10th 2023 10:00 am
This weekend, the Lewiston businesses are presenting the "Sip. Shop. Eat!" event. It is held on Saturday, with shopping from 1-5 p.m., featuring special promotions and businesses pairing up and hosting other businesses in their store. Attendees can grab a shopping passport, fill it out, and redeem it at a participating restaurant for a chance to win one of 15 prize packages!
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Fri, Mar 10th 2023 09:00 am
The Home Assistance Referral Team will host a talk on elder fraud, presented by the FBI, titled "FBI Perspectives on Elder Fraud: Realities, Losses, and Prevention" The event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, 100 Crescent Court.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 04:40 pm
The Niagara University Esports program will be competing March 9-11 in the 2023 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Esports Championships occurring at The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 02:40 pm
The Niagara Power Project's control room - the space that contains remote operating controls for the entire Niagara Power Project, including the Robert Moses Power Plant, the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant and associated switchyards - recently completed its first major upgrade since the plant was built over 60 years ago (in 1961).
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Tue, Mar 7th 2023 02:35 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts will hold a meet and greet to welcome incoming Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean. The event will take place from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 03:30 pm
The 54th Olcott Lions Club Swim For Sight was another fun day in Olcott Beach. The ice-free lake was still very cold Sunday, and many folks had a good time going in the water and raising money for the Lions Club.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 11:55 am
Michael D. Rhoney of Lewiston passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at his residence, under the care of his family and Niagara Hospice.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 10:50 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston's next program is titled, "It is Impossible to Defend the Country: The American Revolution on the New York Frontier." Robert Emerson will present this event at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Mar 6th 2023 07:00 am
"Miracles of the Eucharist Across the World" is composed of 27 panels created by Italian 15-year-old Blessed Carlos Acutis describing Eucharistic miracles that span the globe. On his website, he wrote, "The more we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus, so that on this earth, we will have a foretaste of heaven."
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 11:35 am
Further establishing it's not "The Nutcracker Company," but rather the Greater Niagara Ballet Company, the GNBC and its artistic directors have prepared an intricate spring show that is whimsical, ambitious and fun.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 10:15 am
Coming off a week leaders spent in New York City for the Association of Town's meetings, Monday's session of the Lewiston Town Board was one of transition. The meeting saw long-time Lewiston Councilman Bill Geiben declare his intentions to not seek reelection in 2023. Then came the sudden resignation of Cathy Cvijetinovic from her position as Lewiston Recreation Department director.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 10:15 am
During the Feb. 27 meeting of the Lewiston Garden Club, 2023-24 club officers were elected.
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Fri, Mar 3rd 2023 10:05 am
Dr. Glenda R. Rose, Dr. Thomas G. Barba and the staff of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., in Lewiston, held their 33rd annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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Wed, Mar 1st 2023 10:45 am
Destination Niagara USA, the destination marketing organization for Niagara County, is seeking nominations for the inaugural Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 08:00 pm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $794 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula funding for eligible Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to carry out affordable housing activities in tribal communities.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 12:10 pm
Alvvays, a Canadian pop-indie band based out of Toronto, will perform with special guest Alex G in the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. This concert is presented by Artpark and Funtime.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 12:05 pm
Mary T. Hibbard (nee Lombardi), age 90, of Lewiston, entered into rest on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston.
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Tue, Feb 28th 2023 07:00 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter program featuring a cantata titled "Once Upon a Tree" by Pepper Choplin. The performance depicts the passion and intensity of Holy Week events, starting with Palm Sunday to Good Friday, and finally Easter.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2023 11:00 am
At Tuesday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, trustees approved the prepared State Environmental Quality Review Act Environmental Assessment Form for the development plans for Artpark State Park improvements.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2023 10:15 am
At Tuesday's Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees meeting, it was announced only about nine short-term rental site owners have completed the process now required to run a temporary lodging site in the residential zoned districts. That's out of almost 50 locations identified during a recent canvassing associated with new municipal laws.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2023 10:15 am
Lewiston residents may soon have a new place to properly discard their flags.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2023 09:10 am
As the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees heads into budget season, it does so with some good news.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2023 08:50 am
The combined St. Peter's/Stella Niagara girls varsity basketball team is having a season for the ages.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2023 03:35 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2023 03:20 pm
The Mount St. Mary's St. Francis Guild has "reimagined" its annual spring Pink Elephant Sale that was a tradition for many across the region. This year, the guild will host a "BLINGO" event on Thursday, March 23, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The public is invited to attend this fundraiser - where the prizes for bingo winners will be bling.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2023 02:35 pm
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and special guest S.G. Goodman will perform on the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. This concert is presented by Live Nation.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 04:35 pm
At a Feb. 9 meeting, Youngstown Mayor Rob Reisman and village trustees announced Niagara Jet City Cruises (Niagara Jet Adventures) would not return to its Water Street facility for the 2023 season. The company was operated by City Cruises Canada, a subsidiary of the Hornblower Group based in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Officials stated the decision was based on marketing, and reflected tourism changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 04:30 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has appointed Sarah Tabone as director of the Clearview Treatment Services program. She brings 20 years of experience to this role, and holds a BA degree in psychology from Niagara University, along with CASAC Advanced Counselor Certification. Tabone is a recipient of Niagara University's Presidential Scholarship.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2023 09:40 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital recently presented the DAISY Award to Theresa Schuey, R.N., a nurse in the Clearview Treatment Services unit of the hospital.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2023 07:00 am
Twenty-five years ago, when the Hon. Hugh Gee announced his candidacy for Lewiston town justice, he announced his commitment to the fair but firm application of the law.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2023 01:55 pm
On Feb. 11 at 3:18 a.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting a male making suicidal statements, armed with a firearm, in the 3000 block of Ransomville Road in the Town of Porter.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2023 07:00 am
The Ransomville Speedway has officially released the 2023 schedule of events. From fan favorites to national and regional touring series, "The Big R" is the place to be on Friday nights.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2023 07:00 am
During the American Revolution, armies generally went into winter quarters where they sometimes struggled to keep their forces supplied. On Feb. 18-19, Old Fort Niagara will host a special event that depicts life in a winter garrison for both soldiers and civilians.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2023 07:00 am
Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University celebrates two powerful exhibition launches. "Survive, Remember Thrive, Armenian Traditions" in Western New York is on view from Feb. 2 to May 7, and a closing reception will be held on its final day. "Imaginary Worlds: Behind the Scenes with Niagara University Theatre" is on view from Feb. 9 to Aug. 13, and a reception will be held on Feb. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 05:35 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced that Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:30 am
Buffalo may be the "City of Good Neighbors" but, just north in Niagara Falls, couples have been meeting, marrying and honeymooning for at least over 200 years. It was future U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr's daughter who put Niagara Falls on the map as the "Honeymoon Capital of the World," but the real reason why coupling may be occurring against the backdrop of a world wonder may have more to do with science than beautiful scenery.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2023 10:20 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. held its 112th Installation Dinner and Awards gathering on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Youngstown firehall. The event featured a number of swearing-in ceremonies for the various officers representing YVFC's 65 members, as well as recognition paid to some special individuals who serve the company.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2023 08:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced $100 million in state funding has been released to support the renewal of roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 64 locations, totaling almost 520 lane miles of pavement, and "complements the record level of investment in infrastructure across New York state."
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Tue, Feb 7th 2023 03:20 pm
The Home Assistance Referral Team has received a $25,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to expand the services HART has been providing for over 40 years.
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Mon, Feb 6th 2023 05:25 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Main St., will host an art show from noon to 7 p.m., and talent show from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. This free event is open to the community as part of a yearlong celebration of the church's 200th anniversary.
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