Repair and repaving work planned on two area roadways will cause temporary road closures impacting City of Lockport residents. Plank Road will be closed from West Jackson to Stone Road for approximately five weeks, beginning the week of March 18. The following week,...
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Arbor Day Foundation Names Lockport Tree City USA
Lockport, NY was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lockport achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care...
Certain City Property Owners Age 65+ Must Enroll in Income Verification Program by May 1
Individuals already enrolled in IVP do not need to take any action to continue receiving Enhanced STAR exemption The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding property owners age 65 and older that May 1 is the deadline in the City of Lockport to...
High Wind Warning Issued for Feb. 24-25
Please be informed that due to the predicted high wind weather event forecasted for Sunday – Monday (2/24-2/25). If traffic signals are not working, treat them as if they are a four way stop. If you are experiencing issues, like downed trees and/or power lines, due to the wind storm, please contact our police Nonemergency Line 716.433.7700 (manned 24/7) and they will contact the appropriate department to handle the issue. If you are experiencing an emergency dial 911.
City of Lockport Announces Foreclosure Prevention Resources Awareness Workshop
The City of Lockport has announced that it will host a Foreclosure Prevention Resources Awareness Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6-7 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers. The workshop is part of the city’s efforts made available through a grant received from the...
New for 2019: Senior Citizens Must Enroll in Income Verification Program for Property Tax Break
Changes Ease Ability to Claim the Enhanced STAR Exemption The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded property owners age 65 and over who are applying or reapplying to receive the Enhanced STAR exemption in 2019 that they must now enroll in...
Homebuyer Workshop Scheduled for Oct. 16
Buying a home may be the biggest and most complex financial decision you ever make. Having experts on your side to help you find the best loan for your situation can mean the difference between “no sale” and “happily ever after.” KeyBank is holding a Homebuyer...
Last Solarize Lockport Workshop Before Sign Up Deadline
Don’t miss your last chance to learn about Solarize Lockport and how solar can save your home or business money. This Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at City Hall, we are hosting the last Solarize Lockport solar workshop before the final sign up deadline on...
Request for Proposals Issued for Genesee Street Properties
The City of Lockport has announced it is soliciting proposals to purchase two recently acquired properties on Genesee Street, at 271 Genesee and 281 Genesee. "This is the next step in removing the blight of these properties from the neighborhood and our community,"...
New STAR Requirements for 2019
From the City Assessor's Office: Important Notice for Property Owners Age 65 and Over New STAR Requirements for 2019 To receive the Enhanced STAR exemption, you must enroll in the Income Verification Program (IVP). If you are already enrolled, no action is needed. If...