Lockport, NY
The Lock City on the Erie Canal
Mayor Michelle Roman
Welcome to Lockport
The City of Lockport, NY grew from the banks of the 19th century engineering marvel, the Erie Canal. Today, Lockport is a friendly community with rich, historic roots. We seek to blend the old with the new to preserve the past as well as move ahead with the changing times.
Lockport, New York is located in the center of Niagara County approximately 18 miles east of Niagara Falls USA. Our website not only offers the important government and service information that business owners and residents seek, but we have also created a tourism section for visitors and locals alike. Explore Lockport attractions, Erie Canal activities, specialty shops, the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride and so much more when you visit Lockport and take a walk through history.
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Code Blue in Effect Dec. 18-20
With extreme cold winter weather forecast to impact the City of Lockport later this week, a Code Blue is planned overnight Wednesday night, Dec. 18 through Friday morning, Dec. 20. The Code Blue Warming Shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night during the...
Code Blue Issued for Nov. 12-13
Due to extreme cold weather in the forecast, the City of Lockport has issued a Code Blue for Tuesday night, Nov. 12 to Nov. 13. The Code Blue Warming Shelter, located at the Salvation Army at 50 Cottage St. in Lockport, will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for city...
Census Bureau Recruitment Event Planned for Oct. 25
The U.S. Census Bureau is currently recruiting individuals to help with the 2020 Census and representatives will be in Lockport this week to host an open recruitment event. Census representatives will be at the City of Lockport Municipal Building from 10 a.m. to 2...
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There are new exam opportunities on our website. Click below to learn more. Current Exams and Openings | Lockport, NY In celebration of its centennial year, Rotary Club of Lockport undertook the restoration of an iconic city landmark: the city-owned clock at the corner of Main and Pine Streets. Lockport City School District will soon begin offering a program intended to help students with disabilities feel more comfortable participating in after-school activities. Lockport district forging 'ties' for students with disabilities
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