Wed, Feb 11th 2026 06:25 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Honors awards luncheon on Thursday, May 14, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls. This signature event brings together approximately 350-400 business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders for a focused celebration of the businesses and individuals shaping Niagara County's economic future.
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Mon, Feb 9th 2026 12:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Chris McKimmie formally announced he is running for reelection, citing a strong record of results, trusted leadership, and a continued focus on public safety, affordability and economic growth. The announcement was made at his monthly "Coffee with Chris" community forum on Saturday.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 10:15 am
The recruiters of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing have earned the Air Guard's top recruiting award in the state.
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Fri, Feb 6th 2026 07:00 am
A new Circle K gas station, a Wendy's restaurant and potentially a second drive-thru restaurant on the corner of Nash Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard has been proposed in the Town of Wheatfield, according to Engineer Tim Zuber.
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Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 06:40 pm
On Monday, the Town of Wheatfield Lions Club recognized the owners and operators of Yubb's Restaurant.
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Mon, Jan 26th 2026 10:30 am
The City of North Tonawanda, in partnership with local developer Visone Co., has been awarded $2.5 million through New York state's Pro-Housing Supply Initiative to support critical infrastructure improvements on Tonawanda Island.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara made it through the heavy snowstorm earlier this week, but Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso said the municipality needs to take action before the next weather event.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
The repairs along the I-190 southbound bridge crossing over Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls are expected to be completed in the spring, according to New York State Department of Transportation representative Ryan Whalen.
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Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 11:10 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced the planned closures and schedule changes of the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in February as the New York State DMV begins a large-scale system upgrade next month to modernize its technology platforms and service delivery. The upgrades impact every DMV across the state.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
Project Future of Western New York, a martial arts studio at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., recently received some help from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch in regard to the building's furnaces.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Health has granted approval for several construction projects, marking the official launch of NFMMC's $53 million construction and renovation program on its 10th Street campus.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Local businessman, community leader and Niagara Falls Board of Education member Russ Petrozzi announced he will run for Niagara County legislator this November in the 5th District.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Recently, Johnny C. Parks, current Town of Niagara councilman, announced his plans to run for the Niagara County's 5th District legislator seat, held by longtime legislator Christopher Robins.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:10 pm
The New York State Department of State announced the completion and adoption of the City of North Tonawanda's new smart growth comprehensive plan.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 05:00 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is proud to announce its 2026 program funding awards, supporting a diverse group of agencies. These organizations reflect United Way's mission to champion youth-focused initiatives that foster positive social, emotional and mental development.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 12:00 pm
The New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing honored Millard Fillmore, the nation's 13th president, Jan. 7, as the wing's mission support group deputy commander laid a wreath at Fillmore's gravesite in Buffalo.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
Connect Niagara, the Niagara County-run bus service, will undergo some changes to its bus routes beginning Jan. 20. Connect Niagara - formerly known as Niagara County Rural Transportation - is run by the county's Department of Public Works.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
A new holiday tradition debuted last week in the Town of Niagara, with the first Santa neighborhood drive.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) extends its sincere gratitude to the Western New York federal delegation for its strong support of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $54 million in authorized funding for a Combined Operations Alert Facility (COAF) at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS).
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
Town of Niagara Town Board members and Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso said goodbye to Councilman Charles Teixeira on Tuesday at his final Town Board meeting.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:50 am
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, an installation dinner for the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield was held at Cast + Cow in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 03:35 pm
During the fall "Check Out Hunger" scanning campaign, Wegmans customers raised nearly $3.1 million for hunger relief at the company's 114 stores. This campaign, which ran from Oct. 22 to Nov. 29, allowed customers to donate any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local Feeding America food bank partner.
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Thu, Dec 4th 2025 07:55 am
At Monday's Town Board meeting, Wheatfield Water and Sewer Department head Mark Clark gave the Town of Wheatfield an update on the municipality's efforts to test for lead in water. The testing has been mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency following new changes in the lead and copper rule.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:00 am
The anniversary of a life-ensuring surgery has arrived for Town of Niagara Police Chief Craig Guiliani.
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Thu, Nov 27th 2025 08:00 am
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 04:25 pm
"The New York State Department of Transportation has been working diligently to expedite the safe, partial reopening of the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard in the City of Niagara Falls, Niagara County."
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:00 pm
To borrow a phrase, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night can stop Wagner's Farm Market from providing fresh apples to its customers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 02:55 pm
Guests eating at Salisa's Restaurant might be surprised to learn owner/line cook Michael Baase was educated ... in the chiropractic arts.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:40 am
The Town of Niagara has enhanced its identity within Niagara County through the completion of a new welcome mural at 2590 Military Road, visible from the New York State Thruway.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:35 am
The Town of Niagara passed its 2026 budget at the board's regular business meeting on Tuesday. Each council member voted for the approval of the budget, except outgoing board member Charles Teixeira, who did not run for reelection earlier this month.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:35 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA welcomes the holiday season with a true in-person shopping experience featuring family-friendly activities, charity partner engagements and shopping deals with the hottest brands.
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Mon, Nov 17th 2025 01:35 pm
On Friday, the New York State Department of Transportation issued a statement from Region 5 Director Eric Meka pertaining to Interstate 190 over Niagara Falls Boulevard (State Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Nov 10th 2025 02:55 pm
The New York Power Authority, in collaboration with the Town of Niagara and its Environmental Justice Community Voices Collaborative (EJCVC), hosted a community tree-planting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 2590 Military Road, Niagara Falls (greenway strip adjacent to the parking lot on Packard Road).
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
Known as Project Future Center, the small building in the Town of Wheatfield, at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., sits patiently for those who want to learn the tenants of bushido kai.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:00 am
The 2026 budget for the Town of Wheatfield was difficult to navigate, but was eventually voted in by the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 06:55 am
The Town Board race between one incumbent and three challengers was decided Tuesday in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The owner of 2920 Birch Ave., which could face demolition after a Town of Niagara hearing in November, said he considers the process of condemning his property as done fraudulently - and should the Town Board decide upon destroying the structure on it, there will be a legal response.
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Thu, Oct 30th 2025 06:40 pm
In response to the growing need for food support in the community, and to assist families and individuals facing food insecurity, City of North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec's office is partnering with Lumber City Church to host a community food assistance event.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:10 am
The option to override the 2% tax cap was formally approved by a 4-1 vote at the Town of Niagara's regular Town Board business meeting on Tuesday. Councilman Charles Teixeira was the lone dissenting vote against authorizing Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso and the board to increase taxes by more than 2%.
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