Fri, Jul 17th 2026 02:00 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades won the under 16 boys division of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer International Soccer Tournament held at Fort Niagara State Park on the weekend of July 11-12.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 235 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 17th 2026 07:00 am
For local entrepreneur and Youngstown native Zack Joseph, baking his signature sourdough bread is a labor of love that began with an unusual Christmas gift from his husband and business partner, Matthew Mancuso.
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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
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
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 10:55 am
Nine-time Grammy Award-winner, Emmy-winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley brought his "Brightside Tour" is coming to Artpark's Outdoor Amphitheater in Lewiston on July 11.
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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 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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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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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 05:10 pm
Click the links below to find some of our favorite local community event photos:
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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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Thu, Jul 9th 2026 01:35 pm
A brand-new song from synth pop legend Howard Jones, "Stand Up," has its exclusive worldwide premiere today via Billboard. The track is taken from Jones' forthcoming album "Global Citizen" (due out in 2027) and is created on his newly refurbished original Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard (the flagship synth of the early '80s).
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Wed, Jul 8th 2026 10:50 am
On Wednesday, the Village of Lewiston shared the following information regarding water bills:
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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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Mon, Jul 6th 2026 10:50 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 22, to Sunday, June 28, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 248 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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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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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:25 am
On Sunday, July 26, the Friends of Youngstown will host its third annual celebrity bartending fundraiser at Griffon Brewing in Youngstown. Proceeds from the event will benefit the renovations of the recreation center (formerly called the "teen center") at the Red Brick building.
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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 03:20 pm
On Monday, June 29, at approximately 10:11 a.m., the Niagara County Communications Center received a report of a serious personal injury motor vehicle accident in front of 1678 Braley Road in the Town of Porter. Initial responding patrol units confirmed the crash involved a dirt bike.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 11:00 am
Despite threatening weather, the "Beginning of Summer Street Dance" in Youngstown had a great crowd come out to dance, eat, visit with each other, and shop the vendors.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 08:05 am
Though Femmes of Rock founder/string leader Nina DiGregorio was nice enough to sit down for a full interview, a preview of her July 10 Artpark concert could simply be summed up by this statement: You won't believe your ears.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 08:00 am
Patriotic salutes in Western New York
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 07:05 am
Improvement projects occupied much of the discussion at Monday's Lewiston Town Board session.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 07:00 am
Quinn Miller started collecting cans and bottles when he was 9 years old. As a Niagara County Tribune-Sentinel carrier, he would ask clients every week to leave cans and bottles outside of their homes for him to collect. It took him a year to gather the funds to donate his first check to Care-n-Share, a River Region nonprofit organization supported by Inter-Community Services
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 15, to Sunday, June 21, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 239 calls during this period. For more information, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its Facebook page.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
As I conclude my second term as mayor, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the many people who have supported me throughout this incredible journey.
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Thu, Jun 25th 2026 09:10 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Brandi's Cask + Cow, 840 Center St., Lewiston. Brandi Anello is the new owner of the restaurant.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarships, recognizing local students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
The Village of Youngstown and event organizers announce the return of their free summer concert series in Falkner Park, beginning Friday, July 3. This year marks 25 years of the popular event, originally begun by late Mayor Neil C. Riordan.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 09:30 pm
Arts for Learning WNY announced a new partnership with Artpark & Company that will bring Arts for Learning WNY teaching artists into Artpark's established summer programming for children and families. This collaboration is made possible through support from the Niagara Area Foundation.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 09:40 pm
Artpark & Company hosted the U.S. Navy Band Commodores for a free concert Saturday night inside the Mainstage Theater in Lewiston. The event was sponsored by DiMino's Lewiston Tops.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 07:25 pm
Children of all ages frolicked into Artpark on Saturday to partake in the 16th annual Fairy House Festival, themed "Under the Sea!" They wore their best and brightest wings, made potions, had their faces painted, and enjoyed the festive collaboration of nature, art, music and dancing.
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Sat, Jun 20th 2026 07:00 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club's annual Lewiston GardenFest marked 20 years on Saturday and Sunday, with beautiful weather and large crowds along Center Street. Featured was approximately 100 vendors selling flowers, plants and garden essentials, along with open gardens, speakers and a container garden contest.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 06:40 pm
On Thursday night, "Christmas at The Starlight" leads Mario Lopez and Taylor Kalupa were joined on set by another star. ... Center Street.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:40 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association was incorporated in 1976. At that time, the YBPA president was Victor Szarejko, DDS. Originally, the purpose of YBPA was to be able to offer health insurance to various businesses in Youngstown. That job later went to the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce, but the YBPA continued on as an association serving the community.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:35 am
Following last weekend's Flag Day parade/community faire in Ransomville and the Plant-O-Rama gardeners extravaganza in Youngstown, next up on the events calendar is the 16th annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance and Classic Car Show, Thursday, June 25, on Main Street.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:30 am
The Friends of Youngstown has received funding for summer programming from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation's Legacy Fund, held at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. The grant will support sport sampling for three weeks in July and August, at no cost for children entering grades 2-7.
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Fri, Jun 19th 2026 01:20 am
The future of fishing in Niagara County depends on two important ingredients: healthy fish populations and the next generation of anglers. This month, both are receiving a boost thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and community organizations throughout the region.
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Thu, Jun 18th 2026 04:25 pm
Three Lewiston-Porter senior students were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship by members of the Lewiston Service Guild at the Lewiston-Porter High School scholarship program on June 4. The scholarship recipients are Max Ljiljanich of Lewiston; and Jaden Reid and Kaitlyn Szarejko of Youngstown.
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