Fri, Oct 16th 2026 06:00 am
The telltale sign of autumn in the Lower Niagara River does not arrive with the falling leaves or the cooling temperatures. Instead, it arrives in the form of a mechanical migration: boat trailers stacking up at the Lewiston Landing parking area.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:05 am
Not long after Dan Cota was elected mayor, he declared the damaged Village of Lewiston waterfront docks wouldn't be touched until the best plan was in place for a permanent solution. He said he wasn't interested in an insurance-money-funded quick fix.
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Fri, Oct 9th 2026 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston would like to sincerely thank Supervisor Broderick and the Town Board for its continued support and partnership, particularly for using funding from the town's H98 energy fund to pay the village's electrical bills.
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Fri, Oct 2nd 2026 06:00 am
Preelection issues occupied portions of a lengthy Lewiston Town Board regular meeting on Monday. Topics discussed included sewer/drainage concerns and updates; repairs to the Lewiston Public Library; a Lower River Road traffic study; and presentation of the 2027 tentative town budget, among others.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2026 05:05 am
The Beautification Committee has become a double-edged sword for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 03:00 pm
Twenty residents spoke out Monday against Ellicott Development Co.'s plan to lease the first floor of its largest Lewiston plaza unit to Ace Hardware. They were among a gymnasium full of people in attendance for the Planning Commission's public hearing, which included an updated presentation on 780 Center St.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:05 am
Long before modern medicine, advanced technology, and specialized outpatient centers, Mount St. Mary's Hospital began as the "House on the Corner" at Sixth Street and Ferry Avenue in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:05 am
Lewiston residents heard the latest Monday on town efforts to address problematic drainage issues following this month's heavy rain events.
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Fri, Aug 21st 2026 06:05 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston targeted current resident concerns at Monday's monthly board meeting.
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Fri, Aug 14th 2026 07:05 am
Lewiston's bowling alley is poised for another evolution.
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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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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 07:25 am
If we're being honest, the first word that comes to mind when someone says "development" is often "money." As in, a developer's ability to make a profit from a parcel. But Anthony DeMiglio had a different word in mind when he set out to bring Riverview Landing condominiums to Youngstown: home. As in, a unique opportunity to bring something sought-after to somewhere special.
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Fri, Jul 31st 2026 06:00 am
Monday was a delving-into-the-numbers session for Lewiston Town Board members.
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Fri, Jul 24th 2026 07:15 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston voted Monday to use insurance money from the damaged waterfront docks as a 25% match for additional monies to fund a more-permanent solution.
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Fri, Jul 17th 2026 07:05 am
Village of Lewiston residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed plan for building No. 3 inside the Ellicott Development Co. plaza on Center, North Eighth and Onondaga streets. The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for its meeting on Monday, Aug. 10. This board gathers following the Historic Preservation Commission's 6 p.m. convening (tentatively 6:30 p.m.).
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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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Tue, Jun 30th 2026 01:25 pm
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market filled Academy Park on Saturday - even more than usual - as the weekly event series presented its special summer festival.
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Wed, Jun 24th 2026 03:20 pm
Town of Lewiston Supervisor Steve Broderick and challenger Ed Lilly each won a party line for the Nov. 3 general election on Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2026 10:25 pm
Change is coming to the Village of Lewiston.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 09:50 am
Lewiston Council on the Arts celebrated the launch of its newest collaboration, "Afternoons at Barton Hill," a series of intimate concerts presented in an unforgettable setting. The inaugural performances featured jazz vocalist Alex McArthur with pianist Lisa Hasselback, baritone Dominic Townsend, soprano Mia Sorgi, and pianist Eunjoo Jeon.
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Mon, Jun 1st 2026 05:10 pm
Lewiston Town Board members met Thursday, May 28, and:
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Fri, May 29th 2026 07:00 am
Last week Thursday, about 300 Lewiston-Porter Middle School students participated in cleanup activities in Lewiston and Youngstown. They partnered with the Lewiston Beautification Committee, the Youngstown Garden Club and Old Fort Niagara.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Russ Ward, Ron Krul, Jim Schaller and Tom Mach of Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 264 presented the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees with a plaque and signage designating the municipality as a Purple Heart community.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On Monday evening, the Town of Porter recognized the late Brad Hardison, of Hardison Funeral Homes in Ransomville, for his many contributions over the years to the town and community.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:15 am
With the start of spring weather comes increased activity outdoors - and a new warning from Lewiston Police Department Chief Mike Salada regarding youth on electric bikes.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 04:45 pm
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate and support local businesses during Small Business Week with a fun and rewarding initiative: The "Shop Small Challenge."
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Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 08:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Republican and Democratic parties held caucuses this week to select candidates for the June 16 election.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 06:55 am
The Town of Lewiston was in a giving mood at Monday's work session.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:05 am
New pickleball courts could be in place at Richard F. Soluri Park as soon as this summer.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 11:50 am
On Friday morning, Jane McGrath of Lewiston was the first customer of 2026. She ordered a chocolate custard in a regular cone - "The classic," as she called it.
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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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