Wed, Aug 21st 2024 04:00 pm
Forty-four students from under-resourced communities completed hands-on internships with the New York Power Authority last week and made presentations to show the new career skills they learned while completing energy projects that will benefit the utility industry.
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Mon, Aug 19th 2024 02:10 pm
Gavin Rossdale might be a grandfather, but he sure doesn't move like a grandpa.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
Editor's Note: The following is a personal recount of award-winning producer Misty Wells' recent visit to the Niagara Region to film for her show, which airs on the Discovery Channel. The Niagara episode premiered Sunday, Aug. 4.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
The family and friends of Jeanette Collesano are pleased to announce the winners of the first annual Jeanette L. Collesano Memorial Scholarship.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
The Lewiston Kiwanis recently held its annual awards dinner and named the Kiwanian of the Year for 2023.
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Fri, Aug 16th 2024 07:00 am
It takes a lot to slow down Shirley Jaynes. Not even a hip fracture, the result of a recent fall, can dampen the spirits of the energetic, 86-year-old resident of North Tonawanda. In fact, she counts "staying positive" as an essential life lesson she's learned over the years, something she advocates for others to embrace like an old friend. Sage advice, indeed.
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Thu, Aug 15th 2024 09:05 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is planning critical defenses against erosion for Old Fort Niagara, part of a project to stabilize a portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline.
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Tue, Aug 13th 2024 11:20 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the fourth quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 05:50 pm
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced it has received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting NYPA license to conduct fully remote unmanned aircraft operations beyond the visual line of sight of observers in any unrestricted airspace, or Class G, without prior approval.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 02:10 pm
The Town of Lewiston will host its first luau from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Kiwanis Park.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 11:55 am
On Friday night, the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department hosted a touch-a-truck event outside of the Red Brick Municipal Building. Families and children could explore vehicles from participants including Modern Disposal and the Lewiston Police Department.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 11:30 am
One of Artpark & Company's largest audiences this season welcomed Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Vertical Horizon to the outdoor amphitheater on Sunday night. The circa-1990s hit-makers were greeted by substantial crowd involvement and sing-alongs, as patrons often doubled as guest vocalists.
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Mon, Aug 12th 2024 10:00 am
Orchard Park's Jon Mowell was awarded Best in Show on Saturday at the Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 11:00 am
Artpark & Company's season is about to feature a string of artists that emerged in the 1990s, including Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Blues Traveler and Bush.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 10:10 am
Guitar wizard and award-winning contemporary blues artist Tommy Z will headline a concert Friday, Aug. 16, at Sunset Bar & Grill. The event starts at 6 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 9th 2024 10:05 am
SliceFest debuted Saturday at Academy Park in Lewiston. The brainchild of Ghada Have It Mediterranean Home Cooking restaurant's Bashar Srouji and musician/promoter Ray Barry showcased pizza purveyors while raising funds for Lew-Port Youth Football and Cheer and Wrestling programs.
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Mon, Aug 5th 2024 07:00 am
The Cambria Historical Society and Museum announced an open house event set for 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the field adjacent to the museum at 4153 Lower Mountain Road, Lockport. The event will feature an array of activities suitable for all ages.
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 11:15 am
The Niagara Pioneer Strikers completed a successful season by winning the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League Division 1 championship. The team finished the season with an 8-2 record in the league, and an overall record of 11-4-2
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Fri, Aug 2nd 2024 11:00 am
The towns of Lewiston and Porter held a public information session July 24 at Porter Town Hall, where residents learned more about the joint reassessment project now underway in both towns.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 08:35 pm
On Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7-9 p.m., Old Fort Niagara will present an evening of musical entertainment with concerts by two popular bands: The Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps and the Mackenzie Highlanders.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 07:20 pm
Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield is hosting "Brunch and Baskets" to benefit the Home Assistance Referral Team. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, 100 Crestwood Court, and prepared by Chef Nadi.
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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 10:10 am
Lewiston Estates & Antiques is celebrating its first anniversary at 621 Center St. - the Kelsey Tavern building that also features Century 21 and Giusiana Architects & Engineer.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:45 am
The Lewiston Jazz Festival Inc. board of directors announced Anna Blickwedehl of West Seneca is the recipient of the 2024 Carol Calato Jazz Scholarship.
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Wed, Jul 31st 2024 10:40 am
In celebration of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season, Craig Walsh's "Monuments," a temporary installation created by the acclaimed Australian artist, will be unveiled at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, in Artpark's Amphitheater along the red brick road and upper lawn. The presentation will be preceded by an 8 p.m. performance by Montreal's Cirque Kikasse. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 01:50 pm
Niagara University has been selected to receive a grant from the New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 11:00 am
The Town of Lewiston continues to field complaints from Morgan Drive neighborhood residents and many others who have repeatedly experienced sewer backups, flooding and inflow/infiltration problems during heavy rain events of late.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 10:15 am
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo were a revelation Wednesday night at Artpark. Despite their having done this - live performance, genuine rock 'n' roll - for a half-century, her vocals were as strong as ever, while his guitar was super crisp. Hit songs and deep cuts sounded as fresh and dynamic as the day they were first released.
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Fri, Jul 26th 2024 10:10 am
Sitting at a square table within the Griffon Gastropub bar, Lewiston resident Rick Dudley smiled.
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Mon, Jul 22nd 2024 10:45 am
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a plane crash that occurred Saturday in the River Region.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 11:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees and the Lewiston Community Lions Club held a joint check presentation prior to the start of Monday's monthly civic meeting.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 10:55 am
Just days before Artpark & Company's grand celebration of its 50th anniversary season, local elected leaders raised a glass to toast the Lewiston performing and visual arts venue.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 09:00 am
The Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, located at Stella Niagara near Lewiston, are celebrating 150 years of ministry in the U.S.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:20 am
My name is Ian Kinney. I'm a writer from Lewiston, and I run a small, nonprofit publishing company out of rented office space at my former elementary school, Stella Niagara. This Aug. 31, at Artpark State Park, I'm presenting the third annual Better Off Read Summer Book Festival.
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:15 am
Coming soon to Academy Park, two marvelous midsummer evenings!
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Fri, Jul 19th 2024 08:10 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society is holding its 18th Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31), Sanborn. Admissions is free.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2024 06:00 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Revolution won the under-16 boys division of Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament.
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Tue, Jul 16th 2024 11:55 am
America's War for Independence comes alive on July 27 and 28, as Old Fort Niagara hosts the Grand National Encampment of the American Revolution. Eight hundred reenactors will gather at the fort to stage four battle reenactments, artillery duels, 18th century clothing programs, a period hospital and much more.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 12:55 pm
The Niagara Wine & Food Festival returns to Academy Park in Lewiston on July 27-28. The 14th annual event is sponsored by the Niagara Wine Trail and will include two days of wine tasting: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 10:10 am
On Sunday afternoon, Artpark & Company presented Puccini's Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater. The gala event was part of Artpark & Company's 50th anniversary season.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2024 10:05 am
Artpark & Company returned to the roots of its Fairy House Festival on Saturday, with more of an emphasis on events and activities for families and young children.
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