City News Blog
Free Emergency Preparedness Program Scheduled for Sept. 25
The City of Lockport is sponsoring a free informational Red Cross program – Citizen Preparedness Corps training program (Prepare, Respond, Recover) and what to do when a disaster strikes – at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at Lockport City Hall, 1 Locks Plaza,...
City of Lockport Tax Foreclosure Auction Scheduled for Sept. 19
The City of Lockport will hold its tax foreclosure auction at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at the Lockport Municipal Building. Registration for the auction begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building at 1 Locks Plaza in Lockport. A full listing of all...
NACA Homebuyer Workshop Planned Aug. 3
NACA, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, will host another free homebuyer workshop in the City of Lockport on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held at Lockport City Hall, 1 Locks Plaza, in Lockport. A full...
CCCS & City of Lockport Partner to Offer Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on July 29
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is partnering with the City of Lockport to hold an event focused on foreclosure prevention Monday, July 29, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at One Locks Plaza in Lockport. Therese Melchiorre, HUD certified housing counselor with Consumer...
City Meeting Schedules Moved for Independence Day
Due to the Independence Day holiday, several City of Lockport committee meetings and Common Council meetings have been moved. The updated meeting schedule is as follows: Monday, July 1 • 8 a.m. Police Board • 3:30 p.m. Common Council meeting with Niagara County...
City Seeking Volunteers to Join Committees, Boards
There are several openings on boards and committees within the City of Lockport, and Mayor Michelle Roman is seeking interested candidates to join these decision-making and advisory bodies. Openings currently exist for the following entities: Audit Committee...
CCCS, Northwest Bank & City of Lockport Partner to Offer Workshop on Credit Scores & Reports May 30
Consumer Credit Counseling Service and Northwest Bank are partnering with the City of Lockport to hold a free workshop for city and county residents designed to help them with their financial knowledge. The workshop, Understanding Credit Scores & Reports, is...
Information on STAR Changes from the Assessor’s Office
Many citizens are confused by the new STAR changes in the recent New York State budget that was passed April 1, 2019. These changes do not affect who is eligible for the program, but rather how they receive the STAR benefit. Anyone who purchased their home after Aug....
NACA Homebuyer Workshop Offered May 11
NACA, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, will host another free homebuyer workshop in the City of Lockport next month. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Lockport City Hall, 1 Locks Plaza, in Lockport. A full...
City of Lockport and Local Organizations Celebrate Arbor Day
City officials have announced that Arbor Day will again be celebrated in Lockport, as part of the community’s ongoing commitment to be a Tree City USA community. “Trees beautify our community and increase property values,” said Mayor Michelle Roman. “I am proud...