Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 41st annual Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival, returning to the historic Village of Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 27 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday, Sept. 28 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.).
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 07:00 am
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in collaboration with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs (NCFCC), will host the Niagara Power Vista's 40th annual Wildlife Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, in Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:05 am
Wings will take "Center" stage on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the second annual Lewiston Wing Walk will showcase the River Region's take on Western New York's favorite food.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
The Silo Restaurant repeated as the big winner in Niagara Frontier Publications' annual "Savory Summer" food contest. Lewiston's popular waterfront eatery took home three awards: "WNY's Best Burger," "WNY's Best Hot Dog" and "WNY's Best Fries."
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
Recognizing the importance of learning more from the candidates running for Town of Lewiston supervisor - especially when it comes to plans for businesses in the community - the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce's government affairs committee will host its first Town of Lewiston supervisor open forum. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co., 145 N. Sixth St.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association recognized three community members last Tuesday for their many notable and unique contributions to the community.
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 09:50 am
The Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-On-The-Lake proudly presents the return of its "Theater with a Purpose" show with this year's feature, "Nunsense," by Dan Goggin, for a six-night run In October.
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Wed, Sep 17th 2025 09:15 am
The Niagara Cancer Survivors will host "Rock Out Cancer" next Friday at The Lewiston Stone House, 755 Center St. Funds will go toward helping those who are battling cancer and in financial dire straits.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 01:25 pm
Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" was performed Saturday afternoon, in its original German with English supertitles, inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
Lewiston has a lot of bling - metaphorically speaking.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 07:55 am
Monday's work session was a busy one with the Lewiston Town Board, with fire company assistance and updates for the town's comprehensive plan among the newsmakers.
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Thu, Sep 11th 2025 04:05 pm
Nearly 100 golfers gathered at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club on Monday for the annual Joe Cecconi Sr. Golf Tournament, raising vital funds to benefit the Intandem Foundation.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 04:45 pm
"The Flying Dutchman" will be performed in the Artpark Mainstage Theater on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. It previously was scheduled for 7 p.m.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2025 12:35 pm
Alyssa Strangio was crowned Peach Queen on Sunday night at Academy Park. The 17-year-old is a Wheatfield resident and a senior at Niagara Wheatfield High School. She is the daughter of Frank and Merrie-Carole Strangio.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:10 am
"A life without art, the world darkens around us. ... It's a guiding light." These words, reminding Artpark patrons of the power of art - visual, structural, textural, musical - were officially presented to the community on Saturday. They are part of "Guiding Light," a colorful new installation at the foot of the Artpark Amphitheater staircase.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:05 am
At their first work session of the fall, trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Tuesday to pursue additional funding for a project designed to strengthen water pressure on Center Street.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The summer of 2026 will go down as one of the warmest on record, if my memory serves me correctly. Temperatures were up and precipitation was down. The perfect scenario, right?
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown Recreation Department has received funding from the Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation to expand its offerings for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:00 am
Several distinguished citizens and business people, a television journalist, and the Niagara's Choice Credit Union will be recognized this year at the Historical Association of Lewiston's annual wine, beer and pizza "Jeopardy" event on Thursday, Sept. 11. The fundraiser will take place at Bella Rose Winery, 1243 Ridge Road, Lewiston, starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 07:55 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board session featured a host of informative items. Included were:
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 06:45 am
The Australian Pink Floyd Show celebrated the 60th anniversary of Pink Floyd - and the 50th anniversary of their namesake's album, "Wish You Were" - with a two-set celebration Wednesday night at Artpark.
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 4. The half marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston. The 5K starts at Porter on the Lake Town Park. Both races finish at Porter on the Lake Town Park.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is reminding families that the new school year is approaching. It is offering immunization clinics to help students residing in Niagara County meet New York State Department of Health requirements. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations is crucial for the health and safety of our community, protecting students, staff and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2025 07:55 pm
Another successful Northwest Jazz Festival was staged last Friday and Saturday, as thousands of people visited Center Street in the Village of Lewiston to watch top musical acts, mingle with friends, and eat at one of the many local restaurant stands.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:15 am
A rash of underage e-bike riders has leaders in Lewiston afraid someone is going to get injured - or worse.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:05 am
When the last trumpet sounds and the Northwest Jazz Festival weekend ends, the event's organizers won't be the only group of people already planning for 2026.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:05 am
The Australian Pink Floyd Band has, for more than 35 years, built a reputation for performing the original Pink Floyd songs with "note for note perfection."
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
I feel it is important to address a growing safety issue that has been brought to our department's attention with increasing frequency: the reckless and illegal operation of electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters by teens in our community.
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Mon, Aug 18th 2025 03:10 pm
Artpark & Company was the place to be over the weekend, as it hosted three popular, mainstream music acts, and a special family-friendly circus.
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Mon, Aug 18th 2025 02:45 pm
On Friday night, the Artpark & Company Amphitheater crowd was treated to a bevy of 1990s/2000 hits, as it welcomed Toad the Wet Sprocket ("All I Want," "Good Intentions," "Fall Down," "Walk on the Ocean"), KT Tunstall ("Other Side of the World," "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," "Suddenly I See," "The Boys of Summer" cover) and Sixpence None the Richer ("Don't Dream It's Over," "There She Goes," "Kiss Me").
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 08:00 am
Recently, Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said town staffers have found broken walls and damaged fixtures in park restrooms; damage done to park trails and frisbee golf fields; reports of litter and dog waste; even reports of visitors stealing plastic bags from stations in the park intended for dog waste disposal.
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 08:00 am
It might seem serendipitous to find a dream property that perfectly fits a business plan. But that was just the beginning of a series of events that came together in a most unexpected way for Ron and Tricia Argona, owners of the new Model City Storage.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 01:40 pm
As the summer season winds down, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office is once again teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the region for a focused enforcement effort regarding impaired driving.
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Mon, Aug 11th 2025 03:20 pm
On Sunday evening, Artpark & Company hosted the world premiere of Buffalo composer Moshe Shulman's "Beyond Buffalo: A Celebration of Multiculturalism in Music and Dance." The event took place on the Emerald Grove stage, and featured original composition with six musicians and seven dancers working together to showcase several international styles of music and accompanying, distinct styles of dance.
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Sun, Aug 10th 2025 04:00 pm
Rochester-based pysanky egg artist Mia Sohn won Best in Show at the 59th annual Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 10:10 am
Southern rock was rolling in the Artpark Amphitheater on Thursday, as Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs headlined an outdoor show in Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
The tiny burst of rain just before the downbeat for Saturday night's Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performance did not phase Lewiston concertgoers! Umbrellas popped up for the short shower, the clouds parted, and then the music rang out from the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell!
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
Commenting online? The Town of Lewiston is listening.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 10:55 am
The Village of Lewiston Board hopes historian Russ Piper lives a long, long life. But when he passes, trustees have set aside a final resting place for him.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 07:00 am
Fishel Philip Goldig, a holocaust survivor, visited the River Region this week, speaking at events held at Niagara University and the Lewiston Public Library.
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