City News Blog
Code Blue Issued for Jan 27 – 30
With extreme cold weather temperatures forecasted, the City of Lockport has issued a Code Blue effective starting tomorrow night, Wednesday, Jan. 27 through Saturday, Jan. 30. Overnight from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the Code Blue, the Code Blue Warming Shelter will be...
City of Lockport Announces Completion of Data Collection Phase of The Assessment Equity Improvement Project
GAR Associates LLC, contractor for the City of Lockport, has completed the Data Collection Phase of the project and will be providing property owners with the information currently on file at the Assessor's Office. Beginning January 29, 2021, letters will be mailed to...
Public Hearing on the Police Policy Review report scheduled for Jan. 20
A public hearing on the PPR report is scheduled during the Common Council meeting on Wed., Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Download the report here.
Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) Public Session to be held on Sat. Jan. 16
The Lockport Farmer's Market at 140 S. St. Harrison Place will hold a GIGP public education/input session from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2021. Click here to learn more about the event or download the sessions maps for directions.
Temporary Canal Street Closure on January 5 to Remove Canal Debris
A temporary road closure on Tuesday, Jan. 5, will affect traffic on Canal Street between Zimmie's and Steamworks for the removal of debris from the Canal. The expected duration is 4 hours. Residents with questions about this temporary closure may contact at Brian...
City of Lockport Announces The New York State Department of Public Service’s Annual Winter Outreach and Education Campaign
City of Lockport – The City of Lockport has announced that it will support continued outreach for the New York State Department of Public Service’s annual winter outreach and education campaign designed to help consumers manage their energy bills while staying warm...

Daily Leaf Collection Update
The City of Lockport is currently conducting its fall leaf pickup. This post will be updated daily with the latest information on crew operations and schedules. Residents are urged to get as many of their leaves raked into the street as soon as possible, and to place...

Special Lockport Common Council Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 24
A special meeting of the Lockport Common Council has been called for Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. A meeting of the Committee of the Whole will precede the founcil session at 5 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adoption of the 2021 City Budget and...

CCCS Announces Free Virtual Workshop on Holiday Spending
Consumer Credit Counseling Service is hosting a free virtual workshop on Holiday Spending Hacks later this month As we move into the Holiday season, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is continuing to protect the financial health of WNYers. The pandemic has...

CCCS Calls For Volunteers: Improve the Economic Stability of Niagara County Residents; Seeking Tax Preparation Volunteers
Volunteers have 27% higher odds of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers Make A Difference in Your Community – while adding skills to your resume Between the pandemic and our country’s recent social justice reckoning, the financial insecurity faced...