As we battle coronavirus together, tracing exposures to COVID is important to stop the spread. The NYS Contact Tracing Program works with confirmed positive COVID-19 people to determine who they have been in contact with. Trained specialists reach out to those...
As Western New York enters Phase 1 of reopening, it is important that businesses across the City of Lockport and throughout the region are completing the necessary review and affirmation of industry-specific guidelines and have their safety plans in place. The...
The city of Lockport has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s July 4th fireworks slated for Outwater Park. Surrounding communities have also chosen to cancel their celebrations, and we join them in making the health and safety of our residents, first...
The City of Lockport is following CDC recommendations to ensure the safety of occupants and building water systems and devices at the Lockport Municipal Building and other city-owned facilities ahead of expected reopenings, and the same guidance can also be followed...
National Grid is warning customers to beware of a new phone scam where imposters are demanding immediate bill payment and threatening service disconnection. This latest scam, which is targeting customers already facing hardships due to COVID-19, involves callers who...
On Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 16, Community Health Center of Niagara will be offering COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Niagara Falls. CHCN will be at 2715 Highland Ave. in Niagara Falls from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both dates to provide drive-up examinations both for...
Please be advised that by action of the Niagara County Legislature we are authorized to collect 2020 county tax payments during the months of April and May in the amount that otherwise would be owing in the month of March. Please note this relief only...
A high participation rate in the 2020 Census by Niagara County residents is vital to help ensure that our area receives all the federal funding that we should for so many important programs. Efforts like school meal programs, state wildlife grants, unemployment...
As you know, these are difficult times. The Assessor’s Office is a function of the financial system, and as a government agency is considered essential. Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate, we have reduced our office staff. In order to maintain social distance, we will...
The City of Lockport yard waste pickup schedule has been released for 2020. Weeks with yard waste pickup in 2020 are April 20-24, May 18-22, June 15-19, July 20-24, Aug. 17-21 and Sept. 21-25. As a reminder, the following rules apply to the pickup of yard waste: Place...