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PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT—Niagara County government has closed, and non-essential personnel have been released for the day, ahead of inclement winter weather in Western New York. The government closure does not…
STAFF REPORTS The New York State Agricultural Society, the oldest Agricultural organization in New York State, honored Jim Bittner with its Distinguished Service award at its 186th meeting. In congratulating…
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — Niagara County’s newest judge began the week in Albany, attending specialized training, while her staff settled in at the County Courthouse in Lockport. Judge Erin DeLabio,…
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT—The top leaders of Niagara County’s government will continue in their posts after last November’s election saw the entire County Legislature returned and passed a budget that produced…
PRESS RELEASE NEWFANE — County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski continues to stress the importance of “recertification” to pistol permitholders around Niagara County next week with a town hall meeting in…
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — Niagara County lawmakers publicly announced the membership of the board of directors of the county’s new land bank Tuesday night. The Niagara-Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp.,…
STAFF REPORTS WHEATFIELD — A crash on River Road (Route 265) has closed the road between Liberty Drive and Witmer Road for up to 6 hours. The crash occurred at…
PRESS RELEASE Randy Bradt LOCKPORT — Niagara County lawmakers are celebrating news that the New York State Legislature has been called back into session to take up an omnibus bill…
STAFF REPORTS Becky Wydysh LOCKPORT — Niagara County joined the growing ranks of counties seeking to hold drug companies accountable for the heavy costs arising from opiate-based pharmaceuticals Tuesday, reacting…
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — With critical sales tax legislation impacting the budgets of 53 counties across the state being held hostage to a New York City fight by the Downstate-dominated…