Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
As I write this, the calendar reads late May, yet the thermometer reads late April! But rest assured warmer temperatures are on the way, which means it will soon be festival season again in Lewiston, and also time for another season at Artpark.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Earlier this week, Tom Deal officially announced he is the owner of the property being developed at 748 Center St., Lewiston - next to the Tim Hortons/Quest Diagnostics plaza. Deal said he is moving his company, Deal Realty, to this location.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:30 am
Coming off a busy weekend that featured the multigenerational "Soldiers Through the Ages" event at Old Fort Niagara, Monday's Memorial Day service in the Old Fort Niagara Civil War Cemetery was small but meaningful.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:25 am
Town of Porter Highway crews were busy this week as installations continue for the "Hometown Heroes" banner program - now in its third year. More than 140 banners are in the process of being installed on utility poles throughout the Village of Youngstown and hamlet of Ransomville.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 4, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment. More than 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Mon, May 26th 2025 05:45 pm
The Village and Town of Lewiston joined forces with Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 on Monday to salute those River Region residents who have served in defense of this country.
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Sat, May 24th 2025 10:55 am
Looking for a calendar of Artpark concerts, BPO events, festivals and other fun events? We've got you covered!
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 09:25 pm
Smelt Fest ushered in the season on Friday. Unfortunately, that season was winter.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
Steven Page will perform Friday, June 6, on the Alphonso I. DiMino Memorial Band Shell. He will be joined by Steven Page Trio bandmates Craig Northey (guitar, vocals) and Kevin Fox (cello, vocals).
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:40 pm
The Village of Youngstown presents "Falkner Park Fridays," with live music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 4 through Aug. 22.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:05 pm
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 09:00 am
The following activity occurred Friday, May 2, to Thursday, May 8, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to more than 375 calls during this period. For more information on arrests and other activity, visit the Lewiston Police Department's mobile app or its page on Facebook.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:20 pm
Niagara County voters spoke their minds on the future Tuesday, with school budget referendums approved and school board candidates elected.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:15 pm
The Niagara Pioneer Renegades under 15 boys soccer team advanced to the New York State West Soccer Association State Cup semifinals in Cortland. The Renegades will play Syracuse Development Academy in the State Cup semifinal on May 31.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:15 pm
The New York Power Authority has received a top ranking on Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best Employers for New Grads 2025. NYPA earned a ranking as the third-best place to work out of 500 companies, behind Microsoft and Google. NYPA also earned the No. 30 spot on Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers earlier this year.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 08:25 pm
The Home Assistance Referral Team is holding its second annual golf tournament, "Swinging Fore Seniors," Monday, June 2, at Niagara Frontier Golf Club. The 18-hole scramble format begins with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. It will include lunch, dinner, prizes and fun!
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Mon, May 19th 2025 12:00 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present three performances of its spring program "That's Entertainment." The dates, times, and locations of the performances are as follows:
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Lewiston Smelt Festival returns to Academy Park on Friday, May 23, serving up the River Region's favorite fried fish from 6 p.m. This much-loved community celebration, hosted by the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, promises a fun-filled evening of food, music and local flavor.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
What generations of St. Peter R.C. School students once knew as their cafeteria/rolling skating party room is now home to a library, tech hub, STREAM labs, a robotic playground ... and a stack of academic trophies.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
New plans are in place for the former site of The Vintage Barber, Soully Created and Sue's Frame of Mind in Lewiston.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members had an active work session Monday, with more than a few interesting news items. Included was a public hearing for the 5/4 Development President's Park apartment complex, under consideration for Washington Drive between Madison and Jefferson avenues.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
The vintage horse and carriage ride through the historic Village of Lewiston is back by popular demand!
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Mon, May 12th 2025 11:10 pm
On Monday, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a nearly $12 million project to improve and expand the visitor experience at Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park is complete. Upgrades include a new connector trail, entrance features and parking improvements meant to improve traffic flow for events and better connect the park with the trails and amenities of the Lower Niagara River.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 08:35 am
The Frontier House has been closed for more than 20 years, but that's about to change. Lewiston's crown jewel is expected to reopen to the public in June.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 08:30 am
Acclaimed Billy Club culinarians Daniel Hagen and Jake Strawser are bringing their best to Fairbanks - the new Lewiston restaurant they plan to open mid-June inside the Frontier House on Center Street.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 07:00 am
The 2025-26 budget planning process continues for both the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, following release of Gov. Kathy Hochul's $254 billion tentative 2026 fiscal year budget on April 28.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
The Historical Association of Lewiston will present Vince Schiffert and Joe Rickard for a program titled, "The Tuscarora Tradition of Sturgeon Spear Fishing." This presentation is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah Fellowship Hall, 915 Oneida St.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club will hold its annual perennial sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the new Academy Park pavilion.
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Mon, May 5th 2025 11:15 am
The Town of Lewiston recently shared the following via its social media:
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Mon, May 5th 2025 11:05 am
Artpark & Company is honored to present its annual Strawberry Moon Festival on Saturday, June 21. This free event, held noon to 4 p.m. in the lower park (South Fourth Street entrance), features a vibrant and immersive afternoon of music, dance, storytelling, cultural teachings, workshops and Indigenous artistry.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Just like Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the late-1990s, Apple Granny is starting a second "-peat." The Lewiston restaurant was named WNY's Best Fish Fry by Tribune/Sentinel • Dispatch readers, winning its second consecutive title. Apple Granny four-peated as champion from 2018-21.
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Fri, May 2nd 2025 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston had a rather active regular meeting Monday. Among the newsmakers: a new license plate reader program the town is considering with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
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Tue, Apr 29th 2025 01:25 pm
On the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, history is being made Friday, June 20.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 06:50 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Library welcomes resident Michelle Ann Kratts, the Lewiston Library's adult services librarian and genealogy researcher, in a discussion about beginning your search for family history.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston's oldest and most historic church will host its annual rummage sale on May 16-17 in the church social hall, 505 Cayuga St.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 12:25 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the individual community members, as well as the following groups, for participating in Saturday's Earth Day clean-up: the Historical Association of Lewiston, Niagara University Key Club, Lewiston Scouts 855, Lew-Port Builders Club, Burns for Town Clerk, and Girl Scouts Troop 72523.
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Mon, Apr 28th 2025 10:25 am
Grace Potter will perform at the Artpark Amphitheater in Lewiston at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, with special guest Johnnyswim. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 12:25 pm
"The Dreamsicle Tour" is coming to the Artpark Mainstage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, with special guest Jade LeMac. This concert is presented by Artpark.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 11:00 am
Next weekend, the merchant collective will present "Give Mom Lewiston." The pre-Mother's Day event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4.
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Fri, Apr 25th 2025 07:00 am
Spring has finally arrived in Lewiston and, with it, the 30th annual Lewiston Spring Fling. This is a way to celebrate that winter is over and the time to renew old friendships and make new ones.
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