Tue, May 26th 2026 08:35 pm
The West Herr Riviera Theatre announced Night Ranger will perform live at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Has announced its concert schedule for "Music Mania Mondays." Events are held each Monday night at Veteran's Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Thu, May 21st 2026 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health invites the public to a free community health fair from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, outdoors in the parking lot of the department's new facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport.
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Tue, May 19th 2026 08:55 pm
Town of Wheatland employees were trained in CPR last week. (Contributed image)
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Mon, May 18th 2026 04:35 pm
The Niagara Regional Construction Alliance (NRCA) announced its annual summer picnic will return June 24 at West Canal Marina in North Tonawanda. This year, the event takes on a new dimension: The beloved nail-driving contest has been reimagined as a team-based fundraising competition to benefit United Way of Greater Niagara.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:25 am
As graduation season approaches, Wegmans Food Markets is giving customers even more reason to celebrate. Every product in its in‑store bakeries now meets the Wegmans "Food You Feel Good About" (FYFGA) standard - meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:20 am
Western New York's first Urban Planet, a fashion brand featuring clothing and accessories that appeal to young men and women, is officially opening at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road) on Friday, May 22.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:15 am
The City of North Tonawanda is proud to announce the launch of a new "Sidewalk 50/50" cost-sharing program aimed at helping homeowners replace deteriorated sidewalks while improving neighborhood safety, accessibility, and overall community appearance.
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Thu, May 14th 2026 11:05 am
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced construction has begun on an $8.7 million project to resurface the LaSalle Expressway (state Route 951A) and a section of Interstate 190 in Niagara Falls.
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Wed, May 13th 2026 09:45 am
On Wednesday, the Niagara County Center for Economic Development launched the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative focused on engaging business professionals, showcasing the region's world-class fishing opportunities, and supporting a local charitable organization.
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Tue, May 12th 2026 12:35 pm
The Town of Niagara and the Town of Niagara business liaison are planning a red, white and blue communitywide theme in celebration of the 250th birthday of this country and Niagara County. Military Road will be decorated with flowers and flags, and Packard Road will display county and town flags. The theme will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
2026-27 budget preparations continue in the Lewiston-Porter and Niagara Wheatfield central school districts, as the school budget/board vote approaches on Tuesday, May 19.
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Wed, May 6th 2026 09:20 pm
Destination Niagara USA joined communities across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), recognizing the vital role tourism plays in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing quality of life in Niagara County.
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Tue, May 5th 2026 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) is taking part in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, aimed at reducing stigma, providing support and educating the public on mental health. As part of this effort, NCDMH officially launched the new Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 07:05 pm
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie will host his next "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 736 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:55 am
From April 20-24, a coordinated spring aggressive driving enforcement initiative was conducted throughout Niagara County. The operation, undertaken in partnership with the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's "No Empty Chair" campaign, brought together multiple law enforcement agencies.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 10:50 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, wildlife services program (USDA-WS), will begin a spring distribution of oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits (ONRAB) across Niagara County and Western New York in May.
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Mon, May 4th 2026 07:00 am
I am proud to announce my candidacy for an open seat on the Niagara Wheatfield Board of Education.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:45 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls will be closed beginning at 8 pm. tonight, Friday, May 1, until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, to facilitate bridge repairs.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Approximately 40 primates are being cared for by The Primate Sanctuary in Niagara Falls - and they need help from the public. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, May 3, a basket raffle fundraiser for the organization will be held at Kelly's On The Green, 4343 Porter Road.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:05 pm
New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Paul Bologna are calling for increased investment into local community family centers such as the Niagara County Family Opportunity Center, operated by Every Person Influences Children (EPIC).
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 08:00 pm
Niagara County Legislators Rich Andres and Rick Abbott on Wednesday announced the county has launched a pilot program funded by the New York State Landbank Initiative and administered by the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) that will provide grants to eligible homeowners in North Tonawanda and the City of Lockport for home repairs.
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Wed, Apr 29th 2026 09:10 am
The Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council invites the community to join in commemorating Workers' Memorial Day on Saturday, May 2, at Reservoir Park, 5755 Military Road, Niagara Falls (on the New York Power Authority grounds).
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 08:50 am
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:15 am
Mom, grandma and wrestling, of all things, led Bashar Srouji to open Ghada Have It!, a Mediterranean restaurant on Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Four properties in the Town of Niagara will be either repaired or demolished in the coming months after officials declared them unfit at their regular business meeting.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
What's happening in the Town of Niagara?
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 11:35 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas will host a communitywide tourism breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at Figmor Restaurant, bringing together local businesses, civic leaders, and regional partners to celebrate and strengthen the tourism economy across the Tonawandas.
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Mon, Apr 20th 2026 05:25 pm
Late last year, The Explore & More Children's Museum in Buffalo was looking for a group of children to paint a mural depicting German heritage.
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Wed, Apr 15th 2026 10:00 am
Niagara County Fire Coordinator Jon Schultz, along with Niagara County legislators David Godfrey and Chris McKimmie, took part in an event Tuesday hosted by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in support of FASNY's recruitment and retention campaign, RecruitNY.
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Tue, Apr 14th 2026 11:00 am
Arthur William Johnson, 83, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away April 10, 2026, following a long illness. He was a dear husband, brother, uncle, father and friend. Prior to moving to Florida, Arthur served as a business teacher and coach at Niagara Wheatfield High School. His impact on youth sports in the Buffalo area was celebrated. His loss will be felt deeply.
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Mon, Apr 13th 2026 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health's children with special needs division proudly announces the opening of a new sensory play room at the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 01:20 pm
Old Glory Flag & Banner is proud to announce a community initiative offering free "God Bless Our Troops" posters to residents and businesses. This effort is intended to show visible, unified support for service members deployed from Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 06:35 am
When you think "gallery," the word "art" may come to mind. When the staffers at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare thinks "gallery," they envision the artwork of creating eyeglasses.
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Thu, Apr 9th 2026 12:55 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) southbound in the City of Niagara Falls, under the Interstate 190 overpass, will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Tuesday, April 14, and continuing through Friday, April 17, to facilitate an ongoing bridge repair project.
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Wed, Apr 8th 2026 08:40 am
The Niagara County Youth Bureau will return as a sponsor for the 2026 summer food service program (SFSP). This program ensures that children who are economically disadvantaged continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 11:55 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said the county's three Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Lockport, Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda are once again decorated to celebrate April as Donate Life Month. Throughout the month, those who have saved lives through the gift of a donation are honored - and others are encouraged to consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 12:00 pm
The Niagara County Legislature has appointed Legislator Jesse Gooch as its representative to the Niagara Military Affairs Council. NIMAC is the civilian-led organization that supports the growth and prosperity of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. NFARS is the last federal U.S. Air Force base in the state of New York and the largest federal facility in the region.
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Mon, Apr 6th 2026 12:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced an "unprecedented" state effort to fill potholes and repave roads across New York, following one of the coldest winters in recent memory.
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