City News Blog
Due to Weather, All Scheduled Meetings Postponed to Feb. 13
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, all meetings scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 6., (including the Mayor’s State of the City) will be postponed tonight until next Wednesday, Feb. 13. Next Wednesday, the Council will conduct Personnel at 3:30 p.m (as...
Municipal Offices Closed, Meetings Canceled Due to Weather
Due to the severe weather currently impacting the region, City of Lockport municipal offices are closed today, Jan. 30. All regularly scheduled city meetings have also been canceled due to the conditions. Any further updates on closings or cancellations will be posted...
Code Blue in effect starting Jan. 25
With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast starting Friday, Jan. 25 and continuing through at least the end of the month, the City of Lockport Code Blue Warming Shelter is again opening for city residents in need. The warming shelter will be open each day from 8...
Code Blue in effect Jan. 16, Jan. 19-22
With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast once more for Wednesday, Jan. 16 as well as the upcoming weekend – Saturday, Jan. 19 to Tuesday, Jan. 22 – the City of Lockport Code Blue Warming Shelter will again be open for city residents in need. The warming shelter...
Code Blue in effect Jan. 10-13
Due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for the region over the next few days, the City of Lockport Code Blue Warming Shelter will be open at the Salvation Army for residents in need from Thursday, Jan. 10 to Sunday, Jan. 13. The warming shelter will be open...
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...
Code Blue in effect Nov. 21 and Nov. 22
Due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for the region on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Thursday, Nov. 22, the City of Lockport Code Blue Warming Shelter will be open at the Salvation Army for residents in need. The warming shelter will be open both days from 8 p.m....
Unveiling of New Historic Marker Honoring Mossell
The Lift Up Lockport Committee is honored and excited to announce a new addition to the historic markers of the City of Lockport. The entire community is invited to the unveiling of the new Pomeroy sign, recognizing the contributions of Aaron Mossell and his son,...
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...
We Love U Foundation Helps Clean Up Lockport
Mayor David R. Wohleben would like to thank community members from around Western New York who converged on Lockport to join the We Love U Foundation in cleaning up a local abandoned building. Community involvement like this helps to lift up the entire South Block...