Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Just like Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the late-1990s, Apple Granny is starting a second "-peat." The Lewiston restaurant was named WNY's Best Fish Fry by Tribune/Sentinel • Dispatch readers, winning its second consecutive title. Apple Granny four-peated as champion from 2018-21.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston had a rather active regular meeting Monday. Among the newsmakers: a new license plate reader program the town is considering with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 01:25 pm
On the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, history is being made Friday, June 20.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:50 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library welcomes resident Michelle Ann Kratts, the Lewiston Library's adult services librarian and genealogy researcher, in a discussion about beginning your search for family history.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston's oldest and most historic church will host its annual rummage sale on May 16-17 in the church social hall, 505 Cayuga St.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:25 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the individual community members, as well as the following groups, for participating in Saturday's Earth Day clean-up: the Historical Association of Lewiston, Niagara University Key Club, Lewiston Scouts 855, Lew-Port Builders Club, Burns for Town Clerk, and Girl Scouts Troop 72523.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 10:25 am
Grace Potter will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, with special guest Johnnyswim. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 12:25 pm
"The Dreamsicle Tour" is coming to the Artpark Mainstage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, with special guest Jade LeMac. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 11:00 am
Next weekend, the merchant collective will present "Give Mom Lewiston." The pre-Mother's Day event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston and, with it, the 30th annual Lewiston Spring Fling. This is a way to celebrate that winter is over and the time to renew old friendships and make new ones.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Life in northern Niagara is slowly returning to normal this week following a minor traffic accident that recently shut down the Ransomville Rite Aid.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:50 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health confirmed a rabid bat on Swann Road, in the Town of Lewiston, on April 24.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:35 pm
Easter weekend 2025 included lakeside observances, Easter egg hunts and family gatherings throughout the area.
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Thu, Apr 24th 2025 11:10 am
Artpark, the 150-acre New York state park and celebrated cultural institution atop the Niagara Gorge, is beginning another summer full of exciting performances, festivals and encounters with art and nature.
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Wed, Apr 23rd 2025 10:15 am
Artpark & Company, in conjunction with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will present an intimate candlelight concert inside the Mainstage Theater at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. The special event will feature a BPO string trio.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 01:20 pm
The board of trustees of the Lewiston Public Library has announced its officers for 2025.
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Mon, Apr 21st 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 915 Oneida St. A potluck dinner will be followed by a business meeting.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 07:00 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board work session included a number of items of interest for residents, including:
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 02:05 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of "CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE" at Artpark on May 18 has been postponed until 2 p.m. Sept. 27. All tickets will be moved to the rescheduled date.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:30 am
Youngstown Business and Professional Association members received updates on a number of local interest items at their spring dinner meeting held April 8 at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Thu, Apr 17th 2025 10:00 am
Spring is here! Clean out your old electronics and bring them to the e-waste recycling collection event Saturday, May 3, hosted by the Town of Lewiston and Modern Disposal, in partnership with Sunnking.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 01:40 pm
Artpark's Cirque Festival will feature internationally acclaimed cirque troupe FLIP Fabrique and additional performers throughout Artpark's lower park (South Fourth Street entrance) from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. This fun-for-all-ages festival combines multiple cirque performers and performances that Artpark fans have come to experience and love each summer in Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 16th 2025 10:55 am
As part of Artpark's rich history of delivering opera to the region, "The Flying Dutchman" will be performed in the Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee is set to honor James "Jimmy" Briggs, president of Niagara-Orleans Central Labor Council, as its 2025 Democrat of the Year, at a brunch to be held starting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 27. In addition, Judith Keys will be recognized posthumously for her many years of dedication to the efforts of all Democratic candidates.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 12:10 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club recently recognized Lion Diana and First Vice President Greg Hanson (center), who were honored with the Lion of the Year awards. The Hansons have been dedicated members of the club since 2022 and have served in various leadership roles. They've been actively involved in many club initiatives, including the annual Village of Lewiston Earth Day cleanup.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 11:30 am
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood - the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?" - take the stage in a one-night-only, uproarious live show. Catch "Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble" inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.
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Mon, Apr 14th 2025 11:05 am
Grammy Award-winning Latin pop-rock star Juanes will perform in the Artpark Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10. This concert is presented by Gate 52 & Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Renovations along the Lewiston waterfront took a big step toward completion last week with the addition of a grinder at the fish station, and the opening of a new steel staircase leading from the park to the boat launch.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 10:00 am
After a number of delays, the fish-cleaning station and the upper bathrooms in Lewiston's waterfront area are finally open. The fish grinder in the building is now "industrial strength" and should ward off breakdowns in the future; the bathrooms are also very welcome following the remodel's completion. There are now two separate bathrooms in the building.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston's oldest and most historic church will host four special services during Holy Week.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:05 pm
Jack Hanrahan believed in hard work, steady hands, and showing up for your community. He grew up bagging potatoes for 5 cents a sack and stocking grocery shelves after school. By age 10, he was helping rebuild car engines. He didn't come from privilege - but he came from grit, heart, and a deep belief in doing what's right.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:00 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions are excited to host our fourth annual Village Clean-Up Day - and we'd love for you to be part of it!
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Tue, Apr 8th 2025 01:05 pm
Lucy Dacus will headline the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, with special guest Jay Som. This concert is presented by Live Nation & Artpark.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 pm
Registrations for the 31st annual Nancy Price Memorial Run are underway, with the race date set for May 9 this year.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Old Fort Niagara commemorates 'shot heard round the world'
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston welcomes Jerry Puma for a program titled, "A Trip Back in Time to the Larkin Administration Building." This presentation will be given at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Come one, come all to a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt to be held at Fort Niagara State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Sponsored annually by the Youngstown Lions Club, this year's event once again invites all local children ages 1 through 10 to bring their Easter baskets for a delightful time searching for Easter surprises from the Easter Bunny and Youngstown Lion.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown announced this week it would hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, to review its tentative budget draft for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:15 pm
The Jack Beatty Memorial Hospice Cruise and Clambake is back for its 23rd year, scheduled for Friday, July 11, at the historic Youngstown Yacht Club, come rain or shine. The longtime fundraiser benefits Niagara Hospice and, since inception, has raised over $670,000 for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:10 pm
The New York Power Authority has earned the highest recognition from the American Public Power Association in two national award programs.
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