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The NYPA trustees approved their preference power rates, with the governor still to sign off on them.
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NYPA Board of Trustees approve preference power rates
After a lengthy process that involved public criticism and starting over from square one, the New York Power Authority’s Board of Trustees approved the new Preference Power rates for mainly
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February 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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The North Tonawanda State of the City address emphasized several developments finishing this year or on the horizon.
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Mayor Austin Tylec emphasizes NT projects during State of the City
North Tonawanda has been on a building spree the past few years, working to attract new residents and businesses.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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The Porter Rown Board is not expected to vote on these proposed regulations until March.
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Porter Planning Board supports new regulations for cannabis facilities, battery storage units
At its January meeting, the Porter Planning Board proposed laws changing the town zoning code, adding regulations to both cannabis facilities and battery storage systems in the town.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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The proposed corridor would run between D'amilo Park and the Niagara Falls train station.
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GoBike proposing new corridor in Niagara Falls north end
A new biking corridor is being proposed in the North End of Niagara Falls, helping to better connect the Highland neighborhood with nearby trails.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Langdon Road residents had their speed limit lowered from 55 mph to 40 mph.
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Lewiston's Langdon Road gets speed limit lowered
After complaining about new speed limit signs over the summer, the residents of Langdon Road in Lewiston received their wish recently with a lower speed limit.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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The additional camera sees the number the town will install up to five.
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Lewiston to get additional license-plate reading camera installed
The Town of Lewiston will have another Flock license-plate reading camera installed, bringing the expected number in the town to five.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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The city's common council will vote again on the noise ordinance revisions at a future meeting.
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North Tonawanda tables noise ordinance changes
The North Tonawanda Common Council has tabled its revised noise ordinance to examine whether the proposed noise limits are too restrictive.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Renovation work on the former hospital tower is expected to start in 2027.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Regional NYS parks director Mark Mistretta said this change would bring more attention to other resources along the Niagara Gorge.
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State Parks director says merger will encourage visitors to see more of region
As Frederick Law Olmsted was designing what would become the Niagara Reservation, now Niagara Falls State Park, which came into existence in 1885, he had originally planned for the preserved
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January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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The city's Common Council is expected to approve the noise ordinance changes at their next meeting on Tuesday.
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North Tonawanda unveils updated city noise ordinance
The North Tonawanda Common Council is expected to approve changes to the city’s noise ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Nichols is an active volunteer in the Lewiston area, having retired from his work at M&T Bank a few years ago.
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Rob Nichols announces Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees candidacy
A few weeks into the new year, the Village of Lewiston has its first declared challenger for the upcoming June election.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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$2.5 million will go towards building out the infrastructure for the new Tonawanda Island residential complex.
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North Tonawanda using state funds for new Bridge Street Landing infrastructure
With $2.5 million in state Regional Economic Development Council funds awarded this past December, North Tonawanda plans on building out the infrastructure needed for a new Tonawanda Island residentia...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Niagara Falls, Whirlpool, and Devils Hole State parks will become one in a State of the State proposal.
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Niagara Falls' three state parks to merge in State of State proposal
The City of Niagara Falls is home to three of the most scenic state parks in the whole statewide system, lining the Niagara Gorge. Soon, they will all become one
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January 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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The panel Wednesday morning looked to address the local impact of state energy decisions.
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Niagara USA Chamber's panel tackles energy concerns for region
With New York’s plans for powering the state relying less on building out renewables for the time being, some local professionals feel the shift will lead to a more reliable
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January 12, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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WNY manufacturers are still reeling from tariff impacts nine months on.
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Business surveys show manufacturers still feeling harm from tariffs
More than nine months after the U.S. imposed tariffs on every other country, new local data has come out on the negative impact on local manufacturers.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Filming took place in October, with the Sister and Brother store getting the most screentime.
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Youngstown's Sister and Brother featured in Christmas film
YOUNGSTOWN — This past year saw a few made-for-TV Christmas movies filmed in Youngstown. With one Hallmark movie already premiered, another movie on a different channel gave the spotlight to
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January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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The work will take place this summer as the state DOT reworks Lockport Street.
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Youngstown issues bonds for Lockport Street sewer and waterline projects
The Youngstown Board of Trustees issued $776,152 worth of bonds meant to cover the costs of anticipated sewerline improvements and waterline replacements on Lockport Street next year.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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The air show will go on for the first time since 2018.
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Thunder of Niagara air show returning this June
After eight years away, the Thunder of Niagara Air Show will return to Niagara County skies this summer.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The projects range from redeveloping the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls to a new housing complex on Tonawanda Island.
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Niagara County projects receiving $10 million in REDC funds
Redeveloping the Rapids Theatre and new residential redevelopments on Niagara Falls’ Main Street and Tonawanda Island are some of the local projects that received state funding this week.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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RIC Development's planned battery storage site in Cambria has already drawn strong opposition from residents and county planners.
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Proposed battery storage site in Cambria drawing community, county opposition
CAMBRIA — Plans for a new battery storage facility in Cambria have already drawn opposition from local residents and county planners.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Wind speeds are expected to slow down in Niagara County, but more snow is expected the next few days.
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High winds batter Niagara County
The last week of 2025 started with damaging winds and possible heavy snowfall expected in the region, including Niagara County.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The in-development hotel looks to finally break ground this spring.
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Live Inc.'s rock-themed hotel gets two-year Cataract Grant extension
The delayed Hotel Live! project at the former Howard Johnson Hotel at 472 Main St. in Niagara Falls has received an extension for its Cataract Grant funding as it now
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December 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Nearly 300 disadvantaged Niagara Falls students got a special Christmas package on Tuesday.
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Little Grandma's Gifts donating to nearly 300 Falls students
Nearly 300 Niagara Falls students can expect special gift baskets and personal care bags this holiday season, courtesy of the women of Little Grandma’s Gifts.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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The Niagara Pumpkin Farm owners had plenty of supporters at town hall Monday night speaking against a moratorium on approving seasonal attractions.
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Niagara Pumpkin Farm operators feel targeted by new Lewiston moratorium
LEWISTON — The Niagara Pumpkin Farm’s 2025 operating season at 5368 Townline Road may have ended weeks ago, but owners Kyle and Alisha King still feel town officials keep moving
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December 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Laubacker Enterprises provided to around 80 Jordan's Gardens residents last weekend.
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Contractor offers Thanksgiving fixings to Jordan Gardens residents
A Niagara Falls contractor working on improvements at Harry S. Jordan Gardens gave back to the Niagara Falls Housing Authority complex residents this past weekend.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM