Niagara Co. to announce free Narcan training
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT—Even as Niagara County lawmakers begin the process of declaring opioids a “public nuisance” tonight, they also will be rolling out an aggressive push to train the public…
Niagara Co. Legislature committees to declare opiates a “Public Nuisance”
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — Niagara County lawmakers are set to declare opioids a “public nuisance” in their county if legislation advances through a series of committee meetings planned for Monday…
Jastrzemski sees progress on pistol permits as NYSP vows no gun confiscation
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said the outcome of a meeting between State Police and the New York State Association of County Clerks held earlier…
McNall stresses cooperation in State of Niagara County speech
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — In his first major speech since being reelected to a new term as head of Niagara County’s government, Legislature Chairman Wm. Keith McNall, R-Lockport, delivered his…
ALERT: Niagara County government closes due to weather
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…
Bittner awarded the “Oscar” of Agriculture
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…
DeLabio begins tenure as Family Court judge
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,…
Niagara Co. Legislature retains leadership after voters return all incumbents
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…
Jastrzemski talks recertification with Newfane gun owners
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…
Niagara County names land bank directors
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.,…