City News Blog
Paving Operations Planned June 11 to Impact West Ontario Street
The City of Lockport has announced that work will begin to pave on West Ontario Street in the city on Thursday, June 11. This road work will be conducted between the railroad tracks on West Ontario Street and the intersection with South Niagara Street. During this...
Memorandum Regarding City Restaurants, Use of City Right of Way for Outdoor Dining
The City of Lockport has released an approved Memorandum of Understanding relative to city restaurants and outdoor dining. Mayor Michelle Roman and the Lockport Common Council are to be commended for working swiftly to assist local restaurants in the City of Lockport...
New York State Contact Tracing
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...
Phase 1 Reopening Guidance for Western New York
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...
Fourth of July Fireworks at Outwater Park Cancelled
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...
CDC Provides Guidance for Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown, Reduced Operations
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 Warns Customers of Phone Scam
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...
Community Health Center of Niagara Offering COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
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...
Niagara County Tax Payment Update – COVID-19
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...
Participation in Census 2020 Is Vital
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...