Niagara County Legislature to discuss proposed Wallenda stunt
PRESS RELEASE LOCKPORT — Niagara County lawmakers will take up a last-minute resolution tonight to appropriate $35,000 for a proposed helicopter stunt that would feature the wife of daredevil Nik…
Niagara County gun owners get expanded access for permit amendments
PRESS RELEASE NORTH TONAWANDA — Niagara County Clerk Joe Jastrzemski knows that New York State’s pistol permit process is a burden for many gun owners, and said he’s made it…
Lockport career fair slated for Wednesday
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com County lawmakers attend the Spring Job Fair, held March 29 in Niagara Falls. LOCKPORT — Niagara Director of Employment and Training Donald Jablonski said that successful hiring…
Waters, rain force access restrictions at Niagara County parks
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com OLCOTT — High waters and rains have undermined the ground at two popular Niagara County parks, forcing officials to restrict public access to portions of both until…
Niagara County sells historic building to Greater Lockport Development Corp. for $1
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com LOCKPORT — County lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a resolution Tuesday that will transfer a surplus building in Lockport’s downtown to the city in a move intended to help…
Niagara County to collect hazardous waste; voucher system kicks off
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com LOCKPORT—Niagara County is rolling out a new voucher system for household hazardous waste collection, Infrastructure and Facilities Committee Chairman John Syracuse, R-Newfane, and Refuse District Committee Chairman…
Niagara County begins sandbagging Lake Ontario shore
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com OLCOTT — As Niagara County begins the hard work of reinforcing its northern shore against rising water levels in Lake Ontario, county emergency personnel are reporting that…
Niagara County to declare state of emergency over lake level
Niagara County Legislator John Syracuse, R-Newfane, points to a nearly-submerged pier in Olcott as Town Supervisor Tim Horanburg, R-Newfane, and County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz look on late…