Thu, Jan 9th 2025 07:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Haseley as its new president, following a thorough and deliberative search process. The Chamber's executive committee selected Haseley based on her extensive background and experience, which align closely with the Chamber's current needs and strategic goals.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 10:00 am
Village of Lewiston 2025 newsletter
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
I am thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for the position of Town of Lewiston clerk/receiver of taxes. With 10 years of dedicated service within the town clerk's office, I am confident that I am the most qualified candidate to serve our community in this important role.
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Thu, Dec 19th 2024 06:25 pm
Village of Lewiston residences with galvanized water lines will need to be upgraded before being sold, as trustees on Monday approved a new local law prompted by the federal government.
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Tue, Dec 17th 2024 07:50 pm
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts is grateful to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for their commitment to the civic and economic development of our binational community that spans the beautiful Niagara River," Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean said.
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Thu, Dec 12th 2024 07:55 pm
On Dec. 10, the Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas party at the Lewiston Stone House. It distributed the profits from a successful theatrical production of "The Odd Couple" to help the less-fortunate. Recipients included HART (Home Assistance Referral Team); Care and Share food pantry; Heart, Love & Soul food pantry; and Messiah Lutheran Church.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:15 am
Lewiston-Porter High School senior Ava Wylke, center, was recognized with the Jr. Community Quarterback Award for her work in raising awareness and funds for The Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo. Through her fundraiser at Queen B's Cottage - and from donations from family, friends, local businesses, and the kindness of complete strangers - she raised $5,150.
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Mon, Dec 9th 2024 10:20 am
The Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend concluded Sunday night with the Lewiston Lights Parade down Center Street. This festive capper, organized by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, featured first responders, local businesses, dance and marching units, and, of course, Santa Claus.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:35 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce welcomed Santa Claus to town on Saturday, making him the chief guest, wish-taker and star of the annual Christmas Walk weekend.
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Sat, Dec 7th 2024 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Council on the Arts and Lewiston Beautification Committee teamed to present the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Friday at the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell in Academy Park.
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Fri, Dec 6th 2024 07:00 am
"Hometown Heroes" banners are closer to flying in the Village of Lewiston - though no consensus has been reached on size, shape or specific location for the military tribute flags.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:20 pm
"Traffic calming," "roundabouts" and "connectivity" were the key words used, as ideas were presented this week on the future - or "reimagining" - of the 5-mile Niagara Scenic Parkway corridor between Findlay Drive in the City of Niagara Falls and Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 01:25 pm
The New York Power Authority will hold its annual "Deck the Halls" holiday celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Niagara Power Vista - the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project. The event will feature free photos with Santa, musical entertainment, face painting, and arts and crafts.
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Tue, Dec 3rd 2024 10:15 am
Twenty-seven-time Grammy Award winner Alison Krauss announced Tuesday that Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas will perform at the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, with special guest Willie Watson.
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier, shoreline stairway and lower parking area at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk Sunday, Dec. 1. The fishing pier near the Upper Mountain Fire Co., at the Lewiston Reservoir, at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River, will also close for the season.
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Wed, Nov 27th 2024 09:05 am
The Artpark & Company board of directors is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Wedekindt as the new president for Artpark. He begins this role immediately.
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Mon, Nov 25th 2024 07:00 am
Once again, the Village of Lewiston Beautification Committee and the Lewiston Council on the Arts are teaming up to bring the annual tree lighting to the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Bandshell in Academy Park. The event is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
Come Jan. 1, water fees in the Village of Lewiston will increase. The board acted Monday to approve local laws raising the water improvements surcharge from $10 to $15 per billing cycle, and to up the water rate from $4.03 to $4.25 per 100 cubic feet of usage.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 11:00 am
It wasn't the bright bottles on the wall, the specialty pickles or the premium peanut butter that drew this writer to Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces, Etc., 10 months ago. In a specialty food store filled with color, what stood out was a giant sheet of white paper spread across a front counter.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:25 am
With water inflow and infiltration problems occurring throughout both the Town and Village of Lewiston, Water Pollution Control Center Administrator Jeff Ritter is recommending a new course of action.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:25 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to raise the facility rental rate for Marilyn Toohey Park, Lewiston Landing, Hennepin Park, Academy Park and Richard F. Soluri Park.
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Fri, Nov 22nd 2024 09:10 am
Northern Niagara paid tribute to a community treasure on Nov. 13, as the Youngstown Free Library celebrated 75 years of service in a special program held at the Red Brick Village Center. There, residents, elected officials and library officials recalled the library's founding and its decades of serving as a unique community resource for many.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 11:00 am
Jennifer Pauly is leaving the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce after 15 years of service to the River Region. She is starting a new job next month.
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Fri, Nov 15th 2024 07:00 am
The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara Inc., a 501(c)(3) (DSA Niagara), has recently ventured into a new initiative in collaboration with the Lewiston Public Library: The Chapter's Coffee Café and Snack Bar.
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Thu, Nov 14th 2024 10:20 am
Artpark marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 with spectacular concerts, impactful community programs, stunning visual art exhibits and unique special events that celebrated Artpark's rich history. To successfully conclude the anniversary year, Artpark's board of directors has issued a community challenge: If Artpark raises $50,000 in the final 50 days of its 50th year, the board of directors will match contributions dollar for dollar.
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Mon, Nov 11th 2024 07:50 pm
Academy Park's "Circle of Honor" section was filled with onlookers Monday, as the Lewiston community came together to honor this nation's armed forces on Veterans Day.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The waterfront park at Lewiston Landing - in between the Griffon Gastropub and The Silo Restaurant - is in line for a $43,000 makeover, courtesy of the Lewiston Beautification Committee and Garden Club. By next spring, the North Water Street green space will have new fencing, picnic tables and swings.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club celebrated 15 years of service to the Niagara Region (2009-24) with a dinner, awards presentation and new member event held Tuesday at Cask + Cow Restaurant, 840 Center St.
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Fri, Nov 8th 2024 11:00 am
Planning is now underway for the 2024 version of the Christmas Baskets of Youngstown/Porter, NY. The program serves those in need in the River Region community.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 07:25 pm
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and Artpark & Company is excited to announce its participation in an exciting new program: "Artpark's Memory Café: Sensing Here and Now." This is a free respite program created to increase the quality of life for those impacted by dementia and their loved ones.
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Thu, Nov 7th 2024 12:55 pm
As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the men and women who stepped forward to defend the freedoms that, all too often, we take for granted.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club held a meeting on Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church. A potluck dinner was followed by a presentation and a business meeting.
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Wed, Oct 30th 2024 07:00 am
Friends of the Youngstown Free Library invites book lovers and community members to our highly anticipated November book sale. This year is extra special as we celebrate 75 years of supporting the Youngstown Free Library! Join us as we rally to sustain essential library services amid shrinking public library funding.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 06:30 pm
Halloween came early to Lewiston, with family-fun activities and events happening over the weekend.
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Mon, Oct 28th 2024 05:55 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present its annual holiday program at three area church sites, including a performance on Sunday, Dec. 1, to coincide with the annual Lewiston Christmas Walk sponsored by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 11:00 am
Customers at the DiCamillo Bakery in Lewiston notified the Tribune/Sentinel of their excitement concerning a new, yet such an obviously smart addition to the store inventory: a breakfast sandwich.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 10:00 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston will hold two public hearings at the start of their Nov. 18 regular meeting to discuss a proposed water rate fee increase, as well as a possible price adjustment in park rentals. The session begins at 6 p.m. in the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Fri, Oct 25th 2024 09:20 am
Each year, Halloween is traditionally celebrated with trick-or-treating and parties - and candy and drinks. Unfortunately, the night often includes drunken drivers on the streets and distracted drivers as well. The Lewiston Police Department will have extra patrols on policing our ghouls and goblins. Here are some tips for you to keep Halloween safe.
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Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 09:35 am
If you haven't seen the Ghost Walk in a few years, you're in for a surprise. After a "beta run" last year, the Lewiston Council on the Arts is pleased to present "Sailors, Soldiers and Saloons," an all-new, eerie adventure back in time to meet those who walked these roads before us, who were "only passing through," but who met a very different fate than they had planned.
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Mon, Oct 21st 2024 02:00 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital is sponsoring its annual Tony Guthrie pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Lewiston No. 1 Firehall on North Sixth Street in the Village of Lewiston. Menu includes all the pancakes you can eat, plus sausage, orange juice and coffee
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