Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
As fundraising becomes increasingly challenging for Western New York nonprofits, the Olcott Polar Bear Swim, New York state's oldest continually operated charity swim, is expanding its mission.
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Tue, Dec 16th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Parks Department on Tuesday said the outdoor ice rinks at Krull and Burmaster parks are now open to the public. The parks are open for ice skating between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily, and the rinks do have lighting.
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Mon, Dec 15th 2025 02:55 pm
On Saturday, Dec. 13, members of the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces volunteer committee and the Buffalo Fire Honor Guard recognized more than 80 fallen World War I veterans who were laid to rest at Riverdale Cemetery as part of Wreaths Across America Day.
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:05 am
Reflecting on the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce's 20th anniversary, Board Chairman Matt Villnave said, "Here in Niagara County, things are a little different than in Erie County, and our Chamber has become a true champion for small communities. We think it's incredibly important to take the visitors handed to us by Destination Niagara USA and say, 'Yes, you're visiting Niagara Falls ... but there is so much more to see in Niagara County.' "
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members on Monday approved a six-month moratorium on permits covering seasonal/special use activities in the zoning districts. The vote followed a contentious, nearly 30-minute session where the board received a number of comments from speakers in defense of right-to-farm operations.
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Mon, Dec 8th 2025 12:55 pm
The Lewiston Christmas Walk concluded Sunday evening with a grand lights parade down Center Street. The 60-minute procession included several first-responder units - including police and fire - dance groups, local businesses and service organizations.
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Sat, Dec 6th 2025 03:10 pm
Santa arrived in Lewiston on Saturday morning, receiving a special escort from Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. He began at Academy Park, paraded down Center Street, and situated himself in front of the Frontier House. There, he met with children, received Christmas lists, and took photos.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 10:40 pm
Lewiston Christmas Walk and Lights Parade weekend kicked off Friday with the annual tree-lighting ceremony inside the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell at Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 03:10 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club is proud to announce the winners of its annual Peace Poster contest, following a successful campaign that engaged local youth in visualizing global peace: first-place winner Vanessa Forbes, second-place Melanie Lynch and third-place Aubrey Johnson. Honorable mentions included Kazimier Gallagher, Meadow Schmieger, Samantha Saturday and Alyvia Dixon.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:20 am
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk and Lights Parade will take place the weekend of Dec. 5-7, and include Santa's arrival, a procession down Center Street, shopping/dining deals, and a lights parade.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) of Niagara University invites Western New Yorkers to shop local and celebrate regional creativity at its inaugural Holiday Art Market, taking place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Northern Niagara is officially in holiday mode, as the days till Christmas draw ever fewer.
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Wed, Dec 3rd 2025 07:10 pm
On Wednesday, Artpark & Company announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the arts and culture sector. Through New York state's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $80.9 million in fiscal year 2026 to arts and culture nonprofits across all 10 regions and a historic number of artists.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 12:50 pm
DSP Shows and Artpark & Company are proud to announce "Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sept. 22, 2026. Special guest The Weather Station will provide support for the 7 p.m. concert.
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Tue, Dec 2nd 2025 08:35 am
Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital leadership gathered Monday at the Lewiston medical campus to officially dedicate a new, $7.5 million upgrade intended to provide patients with more convenient access to services.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 08:05 am
Once again, Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are joining forces to host the Lewiston tree-lighting at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park. The 35th annual event (formerly held at Hennepin Park) begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.
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Fri, Nov 28th 2025 07:00 am
The holiday season is getting underway in northern Niagara, with the annual Ransomville Lighting of the Wreaths leading off the celebrations. It's set for Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 29-30, at locations throughout the hamlet, and presented by the Ransomville Business and Professional Association, the Ransomville Free Library and the Town of Porter.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 11:20 am
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, located at 505 Cayuga St., has recently established a free food pantry at the main entrance to the church. The "Blessing Box" is available 24/7, offering nonperishable food items and canned or small bagged food for pets.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston had a productive session Monday, with plans for a public hearing on Dec. 8 to approve a six-month moratorium on special use variances and permits, and updates on the Morgan Farms sewer testing project among the newsmakers.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 03:05 pm
Christmas party? Office gathering? Night out with friends? Family dinner on a budget? Whatever your culinary needs are this holiday season, Lewiston's The Brickyard Pub & BBQ has what you need.
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Mon, Nov 24th 2025 10:00 am
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's division of law enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York state's environmental conservation law, protecting fish and wildlife, and preserving environmental quality across New York.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 08:45 am
The spirit of holiday gift-giving returns to the Village of Youngstown with the Christmas baskets campaign. Organized by village resident Collen Mary Johnson-Summerville, this annual community effort by the Youngstown Civic Guild helps needy individuals and families in the village and Town of Porter to enjoy a brighter Christmas season.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 07:30 am
The Lewiston Choraleers will present a holiday program, "The Sounds of the Season," at three area church sites this season. The schedule includes:
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 06:45 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch and the Board of Trustees had three special guests attend Monday's monthly meeting.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
The attention to detail and care for ingredients that has become synonymous with Fairbanks is now on full display with the addition of the "chef's counter." Kitchen-side seating is available at the Frontier House restaurant, with a special tasting menu available for onlookers.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:55 am
When Viva Nostalgia opened on Center Street in Lewiston toward the end of the last decade, storeowner Roger Passero offered an almost-countless assortment of items - everything from toys to apparel to DVDs and international candies. It would be hard to imagine bringing in more product lines - but that's just what Passero has done, of late.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard updates on sewer studies in Morgan Farms during its Monday work session.
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Wed, Nov 12th 2025 10:25 am
Round Room Live is proud to announce "Elmo's Got the Moves," an all-new "Sesame Street Live" production at Artpark's Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The show will stage at 6 p.m. May 28, 2026.
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Tue, Nov 11th 2025 07:00 pm
As is tradition, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Veterans Day was observed with a ceremony at Lewiston's Academy Park. The event, set at the "Circle of Honor," was coordinated by Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487. Vietnam veteran and Lewiston historian Timothy Henderson served as the keynote speaker.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
The Lewiston Beautification Committee's Tasia Fitzpatrick provided village trustees with an extensive update, including projects completed and those projected to enhance Center Street and the waterfront.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 08:00 am
Fresh sushi is back at DiMino's Lewiston Tops following a short interruption due to a vendor switch. About 18 different items are made daily at the Center Street supermarket, each one available in a grab-and-go case.
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Fri, Nov 7th 2025 07:55 am
A 45-year-old man calls in a panic after failing to get his terminally ill wife out of bed to a chair. He is emotionally spent and calls HART (home assistance referral team). Within an hour, a caregiver is at his door to help this couple.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 09:30 pm
Apple Granny Restaurant's dining room was filled Thursday with local dignitaries looking for a stronger cross-border partnership with their Canadian counterparts. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed business owners and elected officeholders to its Lewiston "Lunch with Leaders" forum, providing them an opportunity to share concerns and discuss solutions.
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Thu, Nov 6th 2025 02:35 pm
Niagara University celebrated its students - and honored distinguished individuals who embody Niagara's mission within their communities - during the 2025 President's Dinner on Nov. 5 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. This year's event raised $240,000 toward student scholarship assistance.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick appears to have won another term in office, as he leads challenger Ed Lilly by a margin of 1,844 votes (53.02%) to 1,612 (46.35), according to the Niagara County Board of Elections' unofficial results.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 01:50 pm
The late Joe Agnello (Lewiston-Porter Class of 1975) was recently inducted posthumously into the Greater Niagara Sports Hall of Fame. An event was held at Antonio's Banquet Hall, with more than 220 in attendance.
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Mon, Nov 3rd 2025 07:00 am
"It's a great day in Lewiston to kind of get your early Christmas shopping done."
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is proud to present a special 50th anniversary tribute honoring the Edmund Fitzgerald, the legendary Great Lakes freighter that sank in a fierce storm on Nov. 10, 1975.
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