Amendment protects Great Lakes water
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative — including an amendment to protect against the diversion of water away from the Great Lakes — has gained…
Niagara County GOP chair backs Norris
LOCKPORT — Niagara County Republican Chairman Scott Kiedrowski is backing the candidacy of Michael J. Norris for the 144th District State Assembly seat. Norris, former GOP chairman and Board of…
East Avon Fire Dept. to receive federal grant
The East Avon Fire Dept. will receive a $28,353 federal grant, Congressman Chris Collins announced. The grant was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant…
Security changes coming to Canalside
BUFFALO — Several security changes are being implemented at Canalside following reports of shots fired during the July 4 fireworks there and other security concerns. Major changes include a BPD…
DMV, AAA warn against playing Pokemon Go while driving
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is urging New Yorkers to put their phones down instead of playing the popular Pokemon GO game while behind the wheel or…
Corwin to leave state Assembly
ALBANY — State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin will leave the Assembly at the end of the year, when her fourth term in office expires. The Clarence Republican announced the decision Tuesday…
Lockport forum for South Street neighborhood tonight
LOCKPORT — A public forum for those living in the area of South Street is planned for 6 p.m. at the Lockport Public Library. The forum, put forth by the…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Barker Chocolate Box to close
LOCKPORT — Barker Chocolate Box and Emma Rose’s Tea Parlor in the Historic Post Office building on East Avenue is closing. An email from the store says that the store…
NFPD to hold vigil for Dallas officers
NIAGARA FALLS — A vigil for Dallas Police Department officers killed Thursday night at a Black Lives Matter rally in Dallas will be held at 6 p.m. at the Niagara…