Fri, Aug 21st 2026 12:55 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Deal Realty, welcoming Tom and Cheryl Deal to their new headquarters at 748 Center St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
Calls for action continue following the recent heavy rain events that triggered a flood of protests by impacted residents in the Lewiston community.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
Over the years, the Highway Department's approach to drainage maintenance has largely been reactive rather than proactive. Due to limited staffing, efforts have primarily focused on cleaning areas only after complaints have been received. While this has addressed immediate concerns, it has not provided our residents with a long-term solution to the growing drainage and flooding challenges facing our community.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:00 am
A lot can happen over a few short years and, for Buffalo native Paul Marinaro, he made every year count. Since we last saw him in Buffalo, Marinaro has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, and released three formidable studio albums - the latest of which is a sweeping, 25-song collection of material from the catalog of one of the most formidable names in music: Duke Ellington.
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Sat, Aug 15th 2026 08:50 am
Syracuse is hosting a men's basketball exhibition game against Niagara on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. It marks the second consecutive season the Orange have played at KeyBank Center. Last October, Syracuse hosted Buffalo in an exhibition tilt.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:50 am
Five distinguished community leaders will be honored this year as the Historical Association of Lewiston hosts its annual wine, beer and pizza "Lewiston Jeopardy" fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:05 am
Lewiston's bowling alley is poised for another evolution.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:00 am
It's not hard to find a good cup of coffee in Lewiston - but that didn't deter Terrilyn Scozzafava or Ian and Victoria Billings from opening a new café on Center Street. Not one bit.
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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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Sun, Aug 9th 2026 04:00 pm
"Stag with Magpies" was named "Modern Art Awards" Best in Show Saturday at the 60th annual Lewiston Art Festival. The mixed media piece was crafted by Attica couple Magen and Dylan Pratt, who operate Wood & Water Artistry.
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Sun, Aug 9th 2026 02:45 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed Gov't Mule and JJ Grey & Mofro for a full night of rock and jam music on Thursday at the outdoor amphitheater.
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Fri, Aug 7th 2026 03:55 pm
The Lewiston Event Center has shared news of a change in leadership.
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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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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 08:50 pm
A public hearing on Ellicott Development's proposal to convert building No. 3 of its Lewiston plaza into a commercial space has been postponed until Monday, Sept. 14.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 05:25 pm
The Niagara County/America 250 anniversary drone show saw a huge crowd come out to Old Fort Niagara on Saturday. It was an evening of music - with the Niagara County Wide America 250 Concert Band, David & Ginger Hildebrand, the 10th Mountain Division U.S. Army Band, and The MacKenzie Highlanders Pipes and Drums - and there were living history programs, food and camaraderie throughout the daylong Revolutionary War encampment prior to the lightshow.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 02:25 pm
Artpark & Company welcomed Cole Swindell for a headline performance Thursday. A large crowd of fans were singing, dancing and mingling with friends inside the Lewiston outdoor amphitheater.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:30 am
Two icons have teamed to support a local agency - and to make summer oh, so much sweeter! Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard has partnered with Dick Smothers on a special new flavor inspired by a Dutch treat. The dessert will debut this weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heart, Love & Soul - and $10,000 was already donated as part of the naming rights.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:25 am
If we're being honest, the first word that comes to mind when someone says "development" is often "money." As in, a developer's ability to make a profit from a parcel. But Anthony DeMiglio had a different word in mind when he set out to bring Riverview Landing condominiums to Youngstown: home. As in, a unique opportunity to bring something sought-after to somewhere special.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:30 am
If you think a jukebox holds a lot of songs, wait 'til you get a load of Warren Haynes.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
Monday was a delving-into-the-numbers session for Lewiston Town Board members.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
The Town of Lewiston is teaming with the Village of Lewiston to provide more than $167,000 worth of renovations to the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce building, which also doubles as a welcome center at the Academy Park corner of Center and South Ninth streets.
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Thu, Jul 30th 2026 04:25 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts welcomed the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra to Academy Park's Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell last Friday for a free community concert.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 11:05 am
Adults score major cool points with youth, thanks to 'Stranger Things' star Joe Keery, Djo & Artpark: Djo melted hearts - and scored major cool points for parents, guardians, older siblings and adults who brought youth to see the Joe Keery-led alt-rock band. The "Stranger Things" star and musical frontman was jovial, playfully bantering with fans, calling out sections of the crowd to make sure they felt included, and giving his fans a string of hit songs.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:15 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to use insurance money from the damaged waterfront docks as a 25% match for additional monies to fund a more-permanent solution.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:10 am
Though stars Mario Lopez and Tony Danza held the headlines while in town, it's their costar, Taylor Kalupa, who is integral to the movie's appeal.
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Thu, Jul 23rd 2026 04:00 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting Thursday for WNY Tattoo Removal.
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Tue, Jul 21st 2026 12:30 pm
3-day festival moves from Niagara Falls to Lewiston
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:05 am
Village of Lewiston residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed plan for building No. 3 inside the Ellicott Development Co. plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for its meeting on Monday, Aug. 10. This board gathers following the Historic Preservation Commission's 6 p.m. convening (tentatively 6:30 p.m.).
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Mike DeDario is the new mayor in the Village of Youngstown. A former social studies teacher on Grand Island, DeDario had never run for public office before putting his hat in the ring for the mayor's office this year - though he did serve as commadore for the Youngstown Yacht Club during the COVID-19 pandemic and the flooding in 2019, which was a challenge as well.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
With the recent arrival of four new black metal swings on Water Street, the Lewiston Beautification Committee has wrapped its waterfront park revitalization initiative. The goal was to make the public space more attractive for onlookers.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
Nothing like keeping a good thing going. Such is the mindset of Cathy Pasquantino of the Youngstown Village Dinner - an iconic eatery, located at 425 Main St., that is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
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Thu, Jul 16th 2026 10:10 am
Artpark & Company's summer 2026 outdoor concert series got off to a rocking start July 10, as Lewiston's own Nina DiGregorio & Femmes of Rock took the amphitheater stage.
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Mon, Jul 13th 2026 10:05 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Raptors won the boys under-13 division at the Niagara Pioneer International Soccer Tournament this past weekend. The Raptors defeated St. Catharines Roma Academy 3-2 in a thrilling championship game after defeating Amherst Sharks, Irondequoit SC, and Delaware Rangers in earlier matches.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 29, to Sunday, July 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 212 calls during this period. For More information visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library held a ceremony on Monday, July 6, celebrating its 125 years of service to the community. The event helped kickoff the library's six-week summer reading program.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
One of the Village of Lewiston's most unique properties is now for sale. Gary Hall is selling the former DeChantal Hall at 435 N. Second St. The almost 15,000-square-feet property was recently used as the headquarters for Waste Technology Services, a non-asset-based waste and by-product management company. Northstar Recycling Company LLC announced its acquisition of WTS last fall.
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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 04:30 pm
Upon being sworn into office on Monday, new Village of Lewiston Mayor Dan Cota and his board - including new Deputy Mayor Tina Coppins and Trustee Leandra Collesano - set their sights on some lofty new initiatives intended to increase communication between elected leaders and community members.
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Tue, Jul 7th 2026 07:05 pm
On July 3 - opening night of the free summer concert series at Youngstown's Falkner Park - local leaders gathered to celebrate enhancements to the stage area - and 25 years of music in the village.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 02:15 pm
On May 30, the Fin, Feather, and Fur Conservation Society, Modern Disposal Services, and Niagara Metals collaborated to host a successful scrap-metal drive, raising funds for Pinnacle Community Services. A check in the amount of $2,695 was presented Tuesday at the Youngstown 3F Club.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 01:25 pm
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market filled Academy Park on Saturday - even more than usual - as the weekly event series presented its special summer festival.
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