Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:45 pm
The New York Power Authority is ranked in the top 10 of all utility companies on Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best Employers for Company Culture 2025. NYPA achieved an impressive ranking, securing the No. 7 position among 28 utility companies, and earning the No. 293 spot overall out of the 600 companies featured on the list.
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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 12:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding its final job fair for 2025 on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Oppenheim Park in Wheatfield. Approximately 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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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
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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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
A new product has arrived at The Village Bake Shoppe, 417 Center St., Lewiston.
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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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Tue, Sep 16th 2025 01:05 pm
The Youngstown Presbyterian Church concert series begins this year's season with a performance of jazz and blues music performed by the Laura Howse and Jenny May Duo, playing electric guitar and electric bass, respectively.
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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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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 09:55 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, completed a remedial investigation (RI) report and proposed plan (PP) for Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS) vicinity property H prime (VP-H'). A public comment period for the proposed plan will take place from Sept. 15 to Nov. 13, 2025. A public meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Town of Lewiston Senior Center at 4361 Lower River Road. A court reporter will be present to record public testimony.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 12:35 pm
Team captain Lisa Lannon is flanked by teammates Michael Vitch and Peter Coppins, as they celebrate the triumphant moment when they captured this year's "Lewiston Jeopardy" championship at the Bella Rose Winery. Always persevering and never giving up, this marked the squad's first victory after years of previous attempts to win the crown.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company invites dancers ages 6 through adult to audition for its 37th annual production of "The Nutcracker," a timeless holiday classic that combines Tchaikovsky's enchanting score with elegant choreography and magical storytelling for audiences of all ages.
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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 01:55 pm
Two Lewiston-Porter High School senior students were each presented with a $1,000 scholarship by the Lewiston Service Guild earlier this year. The scholarship recipients are Dominic Tracy of Youngstown, who is pursuing a degree in biochemistry at the University of Florida; and Rayhaan Shaikh of Lewiston, who is majoring in biology on the pre-med track at Niagara University.
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Mon, Sep 8th 2025 01:45 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston is pleased to host Rick Falkowski for its next program. "Early 1900's Industry, Manufacturing, Society & Culture" will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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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 08:00 am
It has been a busy summer for me as historian. The museum collection is growing on a regular basis - to the point I was given a second room on the second floor of the Red Brick.
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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, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Service Guild, in partnership with the Friends of the Youngstown Free Library, will once again host a harvest tea. This year's event is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Youngstown Presbyterian Church. Doors will open at noon, with tea service beginning at 1 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association invites the northern Niagara community to its annual awards dinner celebration, to be held 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Niagara Fronter Golf Club, 1058 Lake Road.
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) Deputy Director Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of the "You Matter!" coffee sleeve campaign as one of several Suicide Prevention Month Activities organized by the department in collaboration with the Niagara County Suicide Prevention Coalition (NCSPC).
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 11:10 am
The Presbytery of Western New York Presbyterian Church (USA) has announced the ordination of Carolyn "Carly" Beard to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The formal ordination service will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Old Stone Church at First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston. A fellowship celebration will follow at the church.
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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 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 08:05 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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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
This past summer, members of Scouting America Troop 829 in Youngstown hit the high adventure trails again.
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Wed, Aug 20th 2025 10:50 am
Outdoor adventure television host Misty Wells is bringing Niagara Falls USA to a national audience this summer. The episode of her show, "Let's Take It Outside," filmed in Niagara County in May through a collaboration with Destination Niagara USA, will air on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, Aug. 31.
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Mon, Aug 18th 2025 04:30 pm
The First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston will salute the 2025 Northwest Jazz Festival by hosting a special jazz service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. The event is open to the public.
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Mon, Aug 18th 2025 04:30 pm
Old Fort Niagara remembers the War of 1812 and its impact on the Niagara Region during a special living history event, scheduled for Labor Day weekend.
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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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