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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Wed, Aug 5th 2026 08:50 pm
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Red Brick Gym, located at 145 N. 4th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 to review updated site plans for 780 Center Street submitted by Ellicott Development.
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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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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
Lewiston author Timothy Henderson announced his book, "Isle of View Anthology," is now available at Barnes & Noble book store,1565 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.
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Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 04:40 pm
As New Yorkers begin to recover from the effects of recent weather events, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection urges New Yorkers to remain vigilant against scammers who seek to take advantage of consumers during these vulnerable moments.
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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 07:10 am
When people think about museums, they often think about what hangs on the walls. At the Castellani Art Museum, we think just as much about what happens between them.
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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
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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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 20, to Sunday, July 26, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 281 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 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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Mon, Jul 27th 2026 04:00 pm
The EA Racing Club (EARC) announced the 13th annual Plan2Peak: Two Days of Buffalo Stage Race will return to Western New York on Aug. 1. This year, the Village of Wilson will serve as the premier destination and central hub where elite cycling meets a vibrant community festival.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 03:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving bats in the towns of Hartland and Lewiston. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Wadsworth Center on July 22, and positive results were confirmed July 23.
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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 07:10 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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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, July 13, to Sunday, July 19, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to 308 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 24th 2026 06:00 am
The Village of Youngstown has hired a new clerk, Angela Skimin.
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Tue, Jul 21st 2026 12:30 pm
3-day festival moves from Niagara Falls to Lewiston
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Mon, Jul 20th 2026 03:05 pm
Though Artpark & Company has a history of hosting some of the biggest names in music, it's going to be hard to top the coolness factor of this past weekend's special events.
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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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