Sat, Feb 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Three remaining Robert Moses Parkway North alternative designs are in agreement regarding the section of roadway between Main Street and Findlay Drive. (Image courtesy of the scoping report presentation.)
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Sat, Feb 23rd 2013 07:00 am
Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a "A Night at the Races" fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 06:00 pm
Tuesday night, the Lewiston Porter Board of Education received the proposal for phase two of the capital project from Steve DiMatteo, of Gordon W. Jones Associates Architects.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 06:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter High School Air Force Junior ROTC will host its fourth annual Cadets vs. Faculty Basketball Fundraiser on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The Lewiston-Porter Players in Progress (PiPs) will perform during the game and the cadets will hold a basket raffle and selling concessions during the game.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 03:15 pm
The 10th annual USPA Red Brick Bench Press Championship drew 135 weightlifters to Buffalo's Connecticut Street Armory last Saturday, Feb. 16, to raise funds for the Friends and Family of Western New York Military.
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Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 02:45 pm
Niagara University's "What's On Your Mind?" advertising campaign garnered a silver medal in a national competition of college and university marketing materials.
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Thu, Feb 21st 2013 12:05 pm
REVIEW: Why not try something new for dinner tonight? Head out to the village of Lewiston to one of its local gems, Carmelo's Restaurant.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 06:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor 10 businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, May 17, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 20th 2013 07:00 am
Knitting groups and clubs are cropping up everywhere, and a new group of knitters, the "Lewiston Knit-Wits," has launched a new knitting club in Lewiston.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Republican Committee recently elected new officers to lead members. Elected were Bob Ciszewski as chairman, Mark Davis as vice chairman, Ron Winkley as secretary and Bill Conrad as treasurer.
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Tue, Feb 19th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston "Knit-Wits" recently met for the first time at the historic Lewiston Opera Hall. Organizers report a very successful turnout and said everyone enjoyed a relaxed and inspiring evening. At the first meeting, members adopted this motto: "Commit senseless acts of beauty and random acts of knitting!"
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 04:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss underwater hydropower turbines.
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Mon, Feb 18th 2013 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board will hold a meeting on Monday, March 4, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall, 1375 Ridge Road, to discuss the proposed Lewiston Recreation and Senior Center.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 pm
The Porter Town Board session was more or less routine, with non-eventful public hearings and a host of procedural approvals being the norm.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
"Billiards for Books," a pool tournament with proceeds benefitting the Youngstown Free Library, returns Saturday, Feb. 23, beginning at 4 p.m. at Brennan's Irish Pub, 418 Main St., Youngstown.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
Author Dick Lang will be a guest speaker on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Historical Society.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston launched its new website, www.townoflewiston.us, with 360 Professional Services Group.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston, announces "The Great Gatsby Night On The Town" happy hour will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured will be two for one house wine with free appetizers.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
Relay For Life of Lewiston/Niagara invites the community to its Oscar party, Sunday, Feb. 24, at Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
The Lew-Port Swim Club will offer a Red Cross lifeguarding course on Feb. 26, 27 and March 1, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Lewiston-Porter High School. Register by Friday, Feb. 22.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
Town of Porter Republican Committee Chair John "Duffy" Johnston this week announced the slate of Town of Porter candidates, all seeking re-election to office.
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Sat, Feb 16th 2013 07:00 am
James and Jayne Brasser recently presented Odd Fellow members of Sacarissa Bell Rose Lodge No. 307 artifacts inherited from William James, a prominent Lewiston Odd Fellow during the 1970s.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:30 pm
Have you ever wondered what makes the Niagara Escarpment a geological and ecological wonder? Did you know that the entire escarpment zone in Canada has been permanently protected as a World Biosphere Reserve for its distinctly unique characteristics?
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:30 pm
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course announced this week its selection as the host course for the 2013 Western New York PGA Section Championship on Aug. 19 and 20. The prestigious regional event comes to the Robert Trent Jones II-designed course in just its third full season of existence.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:30 pm
The Youngstown Free Library Association held its annual meeting on Jan. 28, where reports were presented and elections of officers announced.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:30 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications is proud to announce noted food blogger Jude Russo Caserta is now a contributing writer for its website, www.wnypapers.com. A new version of her column, "Jude the Foodie," appears online each Monday.
"We are thrilled to be working with Jude, a well-liked and well-respected foodie," said Web Co-Editor Joshua Maloni. "Food is always a popular topic, and we're happy to have a tried and tested home cook and world traveler contributing stories, recipes and dining-out pieces for our website."
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 11:45 am
The new Lewiston Event Center (formerly Frontier Lanes) kicks off its "Friday Night Live Music Entertainment Series" on Feb. 15. Dave Stayner will perform from 8 until 11 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:00 am
The Friends of Local History will present a free lecture on ice bridges in the Niagara River from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Niagara Falls Public Library.
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Fri, Feb 15th 2013 08:00 am
For the 28th year, the Kenan Center in Lockport will present the Storrs All High Photo Show, featuring the work of high school students from across Western and Central New York. This year's show opens Sunday, March 3, with a free public reception from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Kenan Center House Gallery, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 09:00 am
In an effort to improve upon what he called failings in the SAFE Act, and to reduce violent crimes in the communities, Assemblymen John Ceretto joined several of his colleagues Wednesday at a forum to discuss the issues of mental health, school safety, gun violence and general public safety.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston and the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department present "Dave Ruch Family Concert" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. The event will be held at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Thu, Feb 14th 2013 07:00 am
Eighteenth century taverns were places people went to quaff a pint of ale, catch up on the village gossip, or discuss the latest news from England. Some were refined, others rowdy, but they all played an important and colorful role in the colonial community.
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Tue, Feb 12th 2013 07:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston announces the availability of a just-minted "Tuscarora Heroes" commemorative coin.
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Mon, Feb 11th 2013 12:10 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that the draft scoping report for the Robert Moses Parkway North/Niagara Gorge Corridor project will be available for the public to review beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 20, with a public open house. The open house will take place from 3 until 7 p.m. in the Cataract Room at the Conference Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St.
The format of the open house will allow the public to review the alternatives derived from the scoping process and to have questions answered by the consultants. Members of the public can also leave written comments. The plan covers the area of the Robert Moses Parkway from Main Street in the City of Niagara Falls to the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Feb 11th 2013 10:35 am
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Mon, Feb 11th 2013 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Historical Society's February meeting features a program on the Civil War, Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St.
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Sat, Feb 9th 2013 10:30 am
The Marlboro Inn Roadhouse Grill will celebrate its first anniversary Saturday, Feb. 9, with specials and T-shirt giveaways.
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Sat, Feb 9th 2013 10:30 am
State DEC has announced that the application period for its cooperative Day-Old Pheasant Chick Program to enhance opportunities for pheasant hunting in New York is under way.
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Sat, Feb 9th 2013 10:25 am
The Lewiston-Porter Air Force Junior ROTC will hold a food drive to support the Ransomville Care-N-Share Food Pantry. The cadets will be collecting non-perishable food items in the high school from Feb. 11 to 15, and at the DiMino's Lewiston Tops Market on Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Sat, Feb 9th 2013 10:15 am
The Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive in Lewiston, announces the following activities for this month:
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