Thu, Apr 28th 2011 06:00 pm
Don't miss the third annual Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens and Homes, taking place the weekend of June 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at six selected residences in the Lewiston and Youngstown areas.
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Thu, Apr 28th 2011 05:00 pm
Although it may not seem like its spring in Western New York, The Silo restaurant in Lewiston has opened for the season, hoping to give diners a reminiscent taste of springtime.
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Thu, Apr 28th 2011 04:00 pm
Don't look now, but a favorite rite of spring in northern Niagara is fast approaching.
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Sat, Apr 23rd 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 03:45 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, April 4, to Sunday, April 10, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 78 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 03:20 pm
Lewiston Town Board members had a visit at their April 11 work session from two representatives of Niagara Region Disc Golf. The representatives were decidedly upbeat on Joseph Davis State Park and the town's recent takeover of the parklands from New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation.
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Wed, Apr 20th 2011 02:45 pm
Spring has sprung and activities are in planning for the new Town of Lewiston Dog Park on the Artpark Plateau.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:45 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Friday that vocal advocacy by state and local officials has secured additional time to ensure the preservation of the 1860's-era carriage house at DeVeaux Woods State Park in Niagara Falls. The property had been slated for demolition by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:00 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company and VFW Lake Ontario Post 313 are hosting the second annual Original Buffalo Road Show on Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2011 04:45 pm
After almost one year of evidence and one year following closing submissions on an appeal filed by the residents in the Village of Queenston challenging a Niagara Escarpment Commission decision that granted a development permit to construct a two-story building on the private dock in Queenston, the minister of natural resources has rendered a decision. The minister found the NEC's decision to grant the development permit was incorrect.
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Thu, Apr 14th 2011 05:00 pm
Nearly 20 days later than last year, the weather is finally cooperating for removal of the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom.
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Thu, Apr 14th 2011 03:35 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation will host 11 front-line staff members from America Tours based in the Czech Republic on Sunday, April 17.
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Thu, Apr 14th 2011 03:05 pm
When is the last time you said "thank you" to a U.S. armed services veteran? If County Clerk Wayne Jagow has his way, Niagara County's veterans will be getting those well deserved pats on the back every day in the form of discounts at local businesses.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2011 11:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today announced that he will meet with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to discuss the appointment of a Niagara County resident to the New York Power Authority's board of trustees in order to fill one of its vacancies. The meeting was scheduled after Ceretto personally reached out to Cuomo earlier this year to express his concerns about the board's exclusion of local representatives.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2011 11:25 am
Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard is now open for the summer season in the Village of Lewiston.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2011 11:10 am
Don't miss the third annual Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens & Homes, held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. the weekend of June 11 and 12.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2011 09:30 am
Niagara Feline Friends' next low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats will be held Sunday, May 1. The clinic is open to anyone, regardless of income. The cost is $75, which includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Wed, Apr 13th 2011 09:00 am
The Town of Porter announces it will hold a Tire Collection Day, Saturday, April 30, in the parking lot of the Youngstown Red Brick Village Center, 240 Lockport St., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 05:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today joined his State Senate and Assembly colleagues at a press conference calling on the leadership of the Assembly majority conference to bring the governor's property tax cap bill to the floor of the Assembly for a vote.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 03:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto announces the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for scholarships that will be awarded in June at their annual conference weekend.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 09:15 am
The Lewiston-Porter Central School District and YMCA Buffalo Niagara are conducting their annual universal pre-kindergarten application process for students who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, and who are not eligible for kindergarten. There is no charge to enroll a child in this program.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 09:05 am
The family and friends of Ryan Henderson are hosting celebration of life/benefit for their former bandmate, a Lewiston resident, who passed away in a car accident on Ridge Road in January.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 09:00 am
Wild Kritters of Niagara County Inc. hosts its fifth annual basket raffle fundraiser from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. The event will take place at the 3F Conservation Club, 904 Swann Road, Lewiston.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 12:20 pm
More than 200 guests - including several from Lewiston - gathered to meet and hear Fox News Channel anchor Bill O'Reilly speak at the It Happened to Alexa Foundation event on March 25 at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla. O'Reilly, who was introduced by Donald Trump, served as keynote speaker for the third annual "Justice is Served" benefit and entertained the crowd with his political banter, as well as expressing his support for the work being done by the It Happened to Alexa Foundation.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 12:15 pm
On April 16 and 17, Old Fort Niagara will host Patriots' Day Weekend, a special event that commemorates the beginning of the American Revolution 236 years ago. On hand will be re-enactors representing British soldiers and American militia that squared off at the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 12:15 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School has announced that two members of the Class of 2011 have been named to the Business First 2011 All-Western New York Academic Team.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 12:15 pm
The board of directors of HART Interfaith Inc. announces the appointment of Susan McBee as program manager. A lifelong resident of Lewiston, McBee holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College and an M.B.A. from Canisius College. She was formerly employed at Occidental Chemical Co. and the Lewiston-Porter School District.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 12:10 pm
Newsmakers at the Lewiston Public Library include Michelle Kratts, right, a genealogy specialist/library assistant, who recently celebrated her 10 years of service. The library staff thanked Kratts for her hard work and dedication by presenting her with a Silver Star recognition award.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:25 am
The New York Lottery announced Mary St. Laurent of Youngstown won $50,000 on the Lottery's $50,000 Doubler instant game.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:20 am
Old Fort Niagara is gearing up for another busy tour season and is seeking people interested in history to serve as tour guides for the spring and summer. Tours this year will focus on the fort's history during the War of 1812, the American Revolution and the French and Indian War. Although the site is open year round, the fort's busiest season is May through October. Hundreds of school classes visit during May and June.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:15 am
Trustees took no action on Monday's two biggest agenda items, opting instead to listen to residents and incorporate their suggestions into final decisions.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:15 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is looking for residents of Lewiston who are willing to have their gardens featured in the Open Garden Tour during the Lewiston GardenFest, to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:10 am
Niagara County on Thursday unveiled a revised map reflecting 15 new County Legislature districts, developed over past months by the Niagara County Legislative Reapportionment Commission. The map was changed yet again over the course of this week.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:10 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The evening is one of the highlights of the year, held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston work session, trustees continued to analyze parking patterns and traffic flow associated with Artpark's "Tuesday in the Park" concert series. A motion was presented to limit parking on South Fourth Street - just outside of the performing arts venue's main entrance - and on ancillary streets. It would also prohibit pocket pay lots on private property.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 11:55 pm
Direct Air, the first low-cost airline to offer flights out of Niagara Falls International Airport, announced two more destinations on Thursday, April 7, this time the airport's first ever international non-stop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and to Nassau, Bahamas.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 10:30 pm
The New York Power Authority is encouraging visitors of all ages to participate in a sculpture contest, which will be one of the featured events at its "Every Day is Earth Day" celebration, Saturday, April 9, at its admission-free Power Vista, the visitors center for NYPA's Niagara Power Project.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:15 pm
$20 continues to stretch at Casa Antica in Lewiston, where specials run each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:55 pm
The final proposed maps for Niagara County's 15 new County Legislature districts are now available for public review on Niagara County's website, www.niagaracounty.com.
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