Ice Boom removal underway
The New York Power Authority marine crews began removal of the Ice Boom for the 2016/17 ice season this morning. The Ice Boom had been in place since Dec. 23.…
Drone inspects Niagara Ice Boom for first time
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has partnered with a Canadian utility on the first-ever inspection by a drone of the ice boom between Lake Erie and the Niagara River…
Ice Boom tugs have new winter home in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The New York Power Authority has completed construction on a new winter mooring site for its ice boom tugboat and barge at the extreme northern end of the…
Schwandt to resign as N.T. Alderwoman
North Tonawanda Alderwoman-at-Large Catherine Schwandt has announced that she will be resigning from her elected position with the city to pursue a full-time opportunity with the New York Power Authority.…
New York Power Authority assumes ownership of Canal Corp.
WHITE PLAINS — Among the many changes ringing in the new year, one with wide implications locally is the transfer of ownership of the New York State Canal Corp to…
Two Buffalo firms awarded $490K from NYPA
WHITE PLAINS — The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees has awarded $490,000 in funding to two Buffalo firms that are part of the technology boom sparking the economic…
New York Power Authority fishing piers to close tonight
LEWISTON — New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of NYPA’s Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk.…
Niagara Power Vista offers powerful holiday options
LEWISTON — Visitors are invited to see a dazzling display of individually decorated evergreens and take part in a day of festivities – including photos with Santa – compliments of…
NYPA announces completion of energy-saving lighting projects in Buffalo
BUFFALO — The New York Power Authority has announced the completion of new energy-efficient lighting projects in Buffalo’s City Hall and on its downtown streets that will save the city…
Emergency drill slated for Niagara Power Project on Wednesday
LEWISTON — The New York Power Authority will host on Wednesday a first responders training at the Niagara Power Project. NYPA security and staff will work with the Niagara County…
