Fri, Mar 27th 2026 07:35 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston held a special meeting Monday to review the tentative budget for 2026-27. Treasurer Stephanie Longwell presented a line-by-line breakdown of projected expenses and income for the next fiscal year, which begins June 1.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 06:55 am
With the first few tastes of spring weather, trustees in the Village of Lewiston continue to issue approvals for events shaping the village's summer season. On Monday, the board approved motions:
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Fri, Mar 13th 2026 07:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members heard updates on the new Riverfront Park, and improvements planned for the Lewiston Police Department's Creek Road station, at their Monday work session.
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Fri, Mar 6th 2026 07:55 am
The Town of Lewiston kicked off the process for its long-awaited comprehensive plan update in a public workshop for residents last Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Lewiston Senior Center. Titled, "Lewiston's Next 10," the project sets the stage for the town's next steps.
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Fri, Feb 27th 2026 06:55 am
The Lewiston Town Board held a lead-off public hearing to consider Local Law No. 3 of 2026 - "A local law to establish the residency requirements for the appointed office of Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Tax Receiver for the Town of Lewiston" - at Monday's meeting.
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Thu, Feb 26th 2026 12:55 pm
The New York Power Authority on Thursday announced the successful return to service of the first of 13 turbine generating units to be upgraded as part of NYPA's "Next Generation Niagara" modernization and digitization program.
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Fri, Feb 20th 2026 07:05 am
Lewiston Police Department Chief Michael Salada is researching technology designed to provide officers a faster, safer look into potentially problematic situations.
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Fri, Feb 13th 2026 07:15 am
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has authorized court proceedings seeking to confirm its ownership of Lewiston waterfront property it now leases from the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Feb 5th 2026 11:30 am
Throughout this week, Lewiston laborers have been out along Center Street clearing massive snow piles caused by January's snowstorms. In working to clear the roads and sidewalks, snow had accumulated to heights almost equaling the neighboring buildings.
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Fri, Jan 30th 2026 07:00 am
At the Lewiston Town Board meeting Monday evening, newly elected councilman William Burg reported on new request from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office for installation of an additional vehicle-monitoring Flock Safety camera at Military and Annover roads.
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Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 07:00 am
A series of summer events were approved Tuesday - on one of the coldest days of the year - during the Village of Lewiston's monthly meeting. Trustees approved the following motions:
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:25 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts is pleased to announce it was awarded a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 08:05 am
This past year marked my first as president of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, and it also happened to be the Chamber's 20th anniversary. That combination made year one feel especially meaningful. I stepped into the role knowing that, before changing anything, I needed to listen to our members, our businesses, and our community.
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Fri, Jan 2nd 2026 01:30 pm
Recently elected Town of Lewiston officials were sworn into office during a ceremony held Jan. 1 at Town Hall.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:55 am
Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada informed the Town Board of the purpose of new roadside monitoring cameras being installed by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office on four right-of-ways.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
"The Lewiston Council on the Arts would like to thank the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for its ongoing commitment to the civic and economic vitality of our binational community along the beautiful Niagara River," said Executive Director Maria Fortuna Dean. "Their generous support helps make our year-round arts and cultural programming possible, enriching the experience of both residents and visitors, and bringing people together through the arts."
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Fri, Dec 12th 2025 08:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members on Monday approved a six-month moratorium on permits covering seasonal/special use activities in the zoning districts. The vote followed a contentious, nearly 30-minute session where the board received a number of comments from speakers in defense of right-to-farm operations.
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Fri, Dec 5th 2025 07:00 am
Northern Niagara is officially in holiday mode, as the days till Christmas draw ever fewer.
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Wed, Nov 26th 2025 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club (YYC), in partnership with the Youngstown Civic Guild, provided Thanksgiving meal kits to more than 50 local families last week as part of an annual effort to support community members in need during the holiday season.
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Tue, Nov 25th 2025 08:40 pm
The Town of Lewiston had a productive session Monday, with plans for a public hearing on Dec. 8 to approve a six-month moratorium on special use variances and permits, and updates on the Morgan Farms sewer testing project among the newsmakers.
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Fri, Nov 21st 2025 06:45 am
Village of Lewiston Mayor Anne Welch and the Board of Trustees had three special guests attend Monday's monthly meeting.
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Fri, Nov 14th 2025 08:00 am
Renovation work is just about completed on the Frontier House's long-term rental units, positioning the historic Lewiston building to be completely open to the public for the first time since the 1970s.
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Wed, Nov 5th 2025 07:00 am
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick appears to have won another term in office, as he leads challenger Ed Lilly by a margin of 1,844 votes (53.02%) to 1,612 (46.35), according to the Niagara County Board of Elections' unofficial results.
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Fri, Oct 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Lewiston Council on the Arts is proud to present a special 50th anniversary tribute honoring the Edmund Fitzgerald, the legendary Great Lakes freighter that sank in a fierce storm on Nov. 10, 1975.
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Fri, Oct 24th 2025 07:05 am
895 Center St., home to the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce, is set to receive an extensive exterior renovation.
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Fri, Oct 17th 2025 08:00 am
Michelle Pozantides gives new meaning to the phrase, "Hit the ground running."
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Tue, Oct 14th 2025 09:35 am
As is tradition on Indigenous Peoples Day, the Historical Association of Lewiston teamed with leaders from the Tuscarora Nation to present a scholarship to a deserving student on Monday.
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Wed, Oct 1st 2025 11:15 pm
Ahead of the November election, incumbent Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick and challenger Edward Lilly answered topical questions submitted to the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce. The Q&A was held Wednesday at the Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co. firehall. It was hosted by Upward Niagara Government Affairs Chair Michael Ragusa.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:55 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board session focused on bringing greater transparency to myriad issues.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 08:00 am
Recognizing the importance of learning more from the candidates running for Town of Lewiston supervisor - especially when it comes to plans for businesses in the community - the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce's government affairs committee will host its first Town of Lewiston supervisor open forum. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Lewiston No. 1 Fire Co., 145 N. Sixth St.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
Lewiston has a lot of bling - metaphorically speaking.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 07:55 am
Monday's work session was a busy one with the Lewiston Town Board, with fire company assistance and updates for the town's comprehensive plan among the newsmakers.
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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 08:05 am
At their first work session of the fall, trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Tuesday to pursue additional funding for a project designed to strengthen water pressure on Center Street.
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 07:55 am
Monday's Lewiston Town Board session featured a host of informative items. Included were:
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:15 am
A rash of underage e-bike riders has leaders in Lewiston afraid someone is going to get injured - or worse.
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 08:00 am
Recently, Supervisor John "Duffy" Johnston said town staffers have found broken walls and damaged fixtures in park restrooms; damage done to park trails and frisbee golf fields; reports of litter and dog waste; even reports of visitors stealing plastic bags from stations in the park intended for dog waste disposal.
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Sun, Aug 10th 2025 04:00 pm
Rochester-based pysanky egg artist Mia Sohn won Best in Show at the 59th annual Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 07:00 am
Commenting online? The Town of Lewiston is listening.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 10:55 am
The Village of Lewiston Board hopes historian Russ Piper lives a long, long life. But when he passes, trustees have set aside a final resting place for him.
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