Fri, Jun 20th 2025 10:55 am
The Town of Niagara's Gary Guiliani Park, also known as Colonial Village Park, was sold for $30,000 to David Gaines, a lifetime resident of the town.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
Called an "animal complex" rather than "animal shelter" - or "dog pound" - Paws Inn the Falls is about staying positive in its role of housing stray animals and finding them good homes.
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Thu, Jun 5th 2025 12:20 pm
For the past three years, Niagara Wheatfield Central School District Art teachers Tracy Bloom and Jamie Gilbert have been collaborating on a stained-glass piece as part of their curriculum. It was designed to help students - many of whom were coming from the Tuscarora territory - feel more connected to the school community.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
June high school graduations are approaching, with student recognition and scholarship awards to come. Moreover, we're all familiar with news from community organizations - be it libraries, veterans groups, garden clubs, school district alumni associations, educational interests or nonprofits - when it comes to recognizing students, presenting awards and scholarships.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:35 am
Action for Belden Center neighbors seems to have taken shape after three residents approached the Town of Niagara Board about vacant buildings in their neighborhood at the town's regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 10:20 am
Fichte, Endl & Elmer has set its sights on offering eyewear selections that are unique and wide-ranging. It has a vast array of eyewear, sunglasses and frames, with "styles for everyone and every budget."
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the state's Restore New York Communities Initiative.
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Thu, May 15th 2025 04:00 pm
American Legion Portage Post No. 1465 will dedicate a memorial monument to honor the Polish American Veterans who served in World War I's Polish Blue Army, also known as Haller's Army, and who were parishioners of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:20 pm
Niagara Hospice is looking forward to the 12th annual Hospice Gran Fondo, taking place Aug. 9. The event starts and ends at the Niagara Hospice campus, located at 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport.
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Thu, May 1st 2025 04:20 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA was pleased to donate a pair of police tactical bicycles to the Town of Niagara Police Department on April 30. The police department intends to use the bikes while patrolling Veterans Memorial Community Park, as well as various outdoor activities throughout the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Apr 18th 2025 10:55 am
The time for the junkyards to operate without oversight by the Town of Niagara has come to an end.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Drivers may notice something new on their daily commute around Niagara County on the state right of ways: license plate readers.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
The Town of Niagara adopted its municipal comprehensive plan in 2019. Now, after six years of delay - largely due to the COVID pandemic - the town's zoning code is being updated along the lines of the plan that was created with the community's input.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
The Town of Niagara is currently undergoing a reassessment of properties within its borders, after 35 years, following a vote in 2023 to engage in the project. David Barnett, co-owner of GAR Associates, came to the Town Board's regular business meeting to explain the process on Tuesday, March 18.
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Wed, Mar 19th 2025 07:00 am
This April marks 30 years since the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station first faced the threat of closure. In April 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission placed the base under review, launching a months-long process that would determine its future.
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Fri, Mar 14th 2025 11:00 am
The Amazon warehouse in the Town of Niagara is now being constructed, having been approved in 2022.
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Fri, Mar 7th 2025 11:00 am
The solar array project on 3636 Mapleton Road in Wheatfield is nearing completion, said Patrick Dvoran, regional director of renewable energy for RowCon, which is contracting on the project.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2025 11:00 am
Patty Bordonaro has lived at her home for 30 years - and she was not happy to discover the woods in back could soon be razed to the ground and replaced by a two- or three-story apartment building, if the Wheatfield Planning Board approves the project.
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Thu, Feb 20th 2025 01:50 pm
The Niagara County Legislature passed a resolution at their meeting Tuesday night opposed to National Grid's efforts to increase electric rates on its customers. The legislature called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject National Grid's plans, and filed comments opposed to the rate hike with the New York State Department of Public Service.
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Thu, Feb 13th 2025 07:00 am
The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA again teamed up with the Town of Niagara to give out $450,000 in donations to charitable groups.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 11:00 am
Proposed Town of Wheatfield town code amendments involving stormwater are being considered by the board and are likely to be voted on in February.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is looking to build a bridge and an educational and environmental "node" on Cayuga Creek, as part of the eco-campus project with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and the Tuscarora Environment Program Office.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is excited to announce the fifth annual Dyngus Day parade, taking place at 5 p.m. Monday, April 21. This much-anticipated event will remain largely the same as last year, with the parade lineup beginning at Buffalo Bolt Way and 10th Avenue.
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Wed, Jan 8th 2025 07:20 pm
At Tuesday's reorganizational meeting, the North Tonawanda Common Council unanimously voted to appoint Alderman-at-Large Joe Lavey Jr. as the new council president, succeeding Frank DiBernardo, who had led the legislative body since 2023.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:30 pm
Two members of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing, who work in space operations, were recognized as enlisted service members of the year for 2024 by the Space Force Association during the organization's annual conference in Orlando, held Dec. 10-12.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
Niagara Town Board officials took two separate votes aimed at making their town more attractive during Tuesday's regular meeting.
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Wed, Dec 11th 2024 09:40 am
The Town of Niagara has launched a text group messaging system to send out important and emergency messages to town residences and businesses. One may text the word ALERT to 1-833-664-4114 and register a mobile number.
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Thu, Dec 5th 2024 07:30 pm
Have you ever dreamed of walking through a gingerbread village? Now's your chance! Introducing the new and improved Gingerbread Village, replacing the large house traditionally crafted by the talented students at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI).
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Fri, Nov 29th 2024 07:00 am
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas' annual Christmas concert will bring holiday cheer to the Cardinal O'Hara High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Thu, Nov 21st 2024 09:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls) welcomes back the holiday season with a true in-person shopping experience featuring family-friendly activities, charity partner engagements and shopping deals with the hottest brands.
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Wed, Nov 20th 2024 08:25 am
The new Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy (NCLEA) is officially open following a ribbon-cutting Tuesday at the new facility located on the campus of SUNY Niagara. The building is a partnership between the county, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and SUNY Niagara, with funding for the $8.3 million project coming from both the county and state, along with a contribution from the City of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Nov 1st 2024 11:45 am
The Herschell Factory Carrousel Museum is pleased to announce groundbreaking on its long-anticipated music hall project. The new music hall will allow for a dedicated temperature and humidity-controlled exhibit space for the museum's band organ collection, as well as display space for the Wurlitzer perforation department exhibit.
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Fri, Oct 18th 2024 10:55 am
Town of Niagara officials finalized and approved the town's spending and revenue plans Tuesday, according to Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso.
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Fri, Oct 11th 2024 11:00 am
In a move eerily perfect for the season, a long-tabled Town of Niagara-based housing development proposal is being brought back from the grave this month.
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Fri, Oct 4th 2024 07:00 am
Seniors of Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community in North Tonawanda, are embracing their golden years with creativity and conviviality - and many celebrations, including National Assisted Living Week (Sept. 8-14).
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Fri, Sep 27th 2024 07:00 am
This year, Project HOPE volunteers lent a hand to 87-year-old Jerry Dickerson and wife, Pat, on 3214 Lockport Road, Wheatfield. Painters Plus and team supplied the paint, labor, materials, and painted the entire exterior of the home free of charge.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 10:55 am
The weather outside may be warm and sunny, but the Town of Niagara Highway Department has one of its eyes on the future. The cold, blowing, snowy kind.
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Fri, Sep 20th 2024 07:00 am
On the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11, a little free library was installed at Holy Ghost Lutheran School by the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 11:00 am
It takes a lot for a restaurant to earn a regional reputation for excellence. Delicious menu offerings. Fast service. A family-friendly vibe.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2024 07:00 am
Niagara County Legislators Chris Robins and Chris McKimmie announced Niagara County will host a paint collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Veterans' Memorial Park in the Town of Niagara. Any latex- or oil-based paint in its original container can be accepted at no cost. Residents and businesses are allowed to bring up to 75 gallons of paint to the event.
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