Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:25 am
My name is Jennifer Stoddard, and I would love to share a special story about a family tradition that began with a simple question from a 5-year-old boy and has continued for 15 years.
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Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:05 am
There may not be many issues everyone agrees on today, but here in Niagara County, the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) is one of them.
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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 02:40 pm
Nearly 50 years after Love Canal became a defining moment in the nation's environmental history and helped give rise to the federal Superfund law, families in Niagara County continue to confront the effects of toxic contamination and work to prevent future harm.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2026 09:50 pm
The Niagara SPCA received $5,000 in community partnership funding secured by Niagara County legislators David Godfrey, Christopher McKimmie and Michael Casale to support the shelter's fundraising effort to upgrade its facility and comply with new, state-mandated animal shelter standards.
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Tue, Oct 13th 2026 09:45 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Family Support Center has an extra $3,300 to further its mission of serving families in need in the school district. The money was donated by alumni from the NW Class of 1976, which recently celebrated its 50th year reunion.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara's tentative budget for 2027 was released Monday afternoon at Town Hall. Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso was joined by three of four Town of Niagara councilmen (Michael Lee, Johnny Parks and Robert Herman) for the release of the budget she drafted. Deputy Supervisor Deputy Supervisor Marc Carpenter was absent.
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Mon, Oct 5th 2026 02:05 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt presented the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to North Tonawanda Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Stevener for his heroic, lifesaving actions.
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Mon, Sep 28th 2026 07:00 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its "Ultimate Chocolate Cake," a beloved bakery favorite that began as an employee-developed recipe and has become part of birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and everyday celebrations for customers across the company's communities.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 10:45 am
On Thursday, New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding the discovery of elevated radiation levels in the Town of Niagara and surrounding areas of Western New York.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 07:15 am
There were plenty of reasons for Lumberjack's Patio Grill patrons to vote for the North Tonawanda restaurant in the annual "Savory Summer" food contest.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 08:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield held its board meeting on Sept. 14. There were two public hearings before the discussions on road repairs and upcoming community events.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:00 am
The Town of Niagara will be a little quieter as police officers will be equipped with decibel meters to enforce a new excessive noise law.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of upgrades to Charles R. Fleischmann Park and Webster Street as part of North Tonawanda's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The city was awarded $1 million from the DRI for enhancements that have created a welcoming, iconic gateway for the community and visitors alike.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:55 pm
The Town of Niagara announced the launch of Niagara NY Connect, a new citizen notification mobile application powered by GOGov. The app is designed to keep residents informed and connected with timely updates directly from the Town of Niagara.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
Members of the SUNY Niagara board of trustees and the NCCC Foundation board of directors recently joined SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes and Supervisor of College Nursing Services Cheri Yager to cut the ribbon officially opening the Health & Wellness Center at the college's Sanborn campus.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
The Wheatfield Lions Club welcomed more than 65 people (guests and members) to its annual steak night.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:05 am
Trophies are the first thing you'll see and the last thing you'll hear about at Adell's School of Dance.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
July and August 2026 have been difficult for our town. We have faced several serious issues at once, and I want to provide a clear update on what has happened, what is being addressed, and what residents can expect next.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
To quote Bruce Springsteen, "Glory days. Well, they'll pass you by." The same could be said of the shopping mall. Shopping under one roof became popular in the 1960s and peaked in popularity in the decade between 1970-80 when they became hubs for socialization, attending movies and a place for people to gather, people watch, dine and purchase goods and services.
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Thu, Aug 13th 2026 11:25 am
Great Place To Work and PEOPLE magazine have honored Wegmans Food Markets Inc. as one of the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care. This is Wegmans 10th time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at No. 2. Earning a spot means that Wegmans has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
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Tue, Aug 11th 2026 04:40 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Mike Filicetti and Niagara County Legislature Chairman Mike Hill joined local officials and first responders on Tuesday to break ground on the final emergency communications tower in Niagara County's countywide public safety communications upgrade project.
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Thu, Aug 6th 2026 03:55 pm
Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz announced the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has released a form to track damages from the heavy rainfall and flash flooding events from July 28-29 and Aug. 2-3, 2026. The state will now be tracking all information related to the aforementioned.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:10 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt introduced legislation, Senate Bill S.10672, which would amend the environmental conservation law in relation to radioactive waste disposal. Currently, the state's hazardous waste Superfund program does not cover radiological contamination - and a Superfund cannot be declared for radiological contamination remediation.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
Headliner JB Aaron and opening act Voyager had fans in the Town of Niagara on their feet this week at the "Music Mania Mondays" concert series.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 08:35 am
On Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., the Town of Niagara Police Department was notified of a suspicious vehicle parked in the lot of the Fashion Outlets Mall on Military Road.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 06:00 am
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and two state agencies visited with Town of Niagara residents Monday in an attempt to further explain a government-monitored radiological assessments survey now underway on certain residential properties. The session followed a July 10 gathering in a town park where two residents revealed news of radioactivity readings found from recent testing on their individual properties.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in coordination with the state Department of Health, announced a joint community availability session about the ongoing radiological survey of Niagara and Erie counties will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, July 20.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 01:05 pm
Daniel Manzella, a resident of Niagara Falls, was selected by the SUNY Niagara student body to serve as the student trustee of the college for a term that began July 1. Manzella, who graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 2018, is studying physics at SUNY Niagara and plans to transfer to a four-year institution to continue his degree in 2027.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 12:00 pm
It appears that a communication from New York state has created some unwelcome worries for a number of Town of Niagara residents.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:20 pm
The Lions Clubs of WNY will sponsor a picnic for the visually impaired from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Five Senses Nature Park (home of Town of Wheatfield Lions Club), 6535 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:00 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced it has established a new "Neighborhood Business of the Month" recognition program to highlight small, locally owned businesses that contribute to the county's economy and enhance the quality of life in communities throughout Niagara County.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 12:10 pm
Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record-breaking $769,300 during the company's two-week food drive to support local food banks' increased summer needs.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 08:00 am
Lumberjack's Waterfront Patio Grill is just different.
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Thu, Jun 25th 2026 08:35 pm
At a press conference on Thursday, Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch announced this year's lineup for the ninth annual "Thursdays on the Water" North Tonawanda concert series. He organizes the weekly event through his Jesse Gooch Productions entertainment business.
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Mon, Jun 22nd 2026 08:55 pm
Ghada Have It on Monday announced it will end regular restaurant operations effective June 26, as the business transitions into a new chapter focused on catering, food truck service, public and private events, and party rentals.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 06:15 am
The Niagara Active Hose Fire Co. has put an order in for a brand-new ladder truck that will be capable of reaching all five stories of the Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center on Lockport Road, thanks to a $2 million grant from Gov. Kathy Hochul's office.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 10:25 am
Airmen of the New York Air National Guard, 107th Attack Wing, welcomed a new wing commander as Col. Christopher H. Weisshaar assumed command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Fri, Jun 12th 2026 09:25 am
Pellicano's Marketplace proposal to expand and build at its current property on Niagara Falls Boulevard has been approved by the Town of Wheatfield Planning Board.
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Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 08:35 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced law enforcement agencies across Niagara County will participate in the STOP-DWI "100 Days of Summer" high-visibility engagement campaign throughout the months of June, July and August. The initiative is part of a statewide effort to enhance traffic safety, reduce impaired driving, and increase public awareness during the busy summer travel season.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 04:45 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County (CCE Niagara), in conjunction with Hoover Dairy, announced the second annual "Fair-ly New" ice cream flavor contest. The competition is now accepting entrants, with the winning flavor to be created by Hoover Dairy and served during the Niagara County Fair, Aug. 5-9 at the Niagara County Fairgrounds.
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