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lockportjournal.com · Lockport, NY

Nearby: Lockport, NY

Scirto Jewelers celebrating 80 years in Lockport

Scirto Jewelers is proudly celebrating a remarkable milestone: 80 years of serving generations of families throughout Lockport and Western New York.Since opening its doors in 1946 at 1 Main St., Lockport, Scirto Jewelers has been more than a jewelry store. For eight decades, it has been a part of life’s most cherished moments, helping customers celebrate engagements, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and family traditions that are passed down from one generation to the next.kAm$4:CE@ y6H6=6CD H2D DE2CE65 3J (:==:2> “q:==” $4:CE@[ g_ J62CD 28@ :? `hce]k^Am kAmw6 H2D 3@C? E@ xE2=:2? :>>:8C2?ED[ E96 J@F?86DE @7 D:I 49:=5C6?] ~?6 @7 9:D 3C@E96CD[ y@D6A9[ H2D 2 8=:56C A:=@E :? (@C=5 (2C xx 2?5 H2D <:==65 :? 24E:@?[ =62G:?8 S`d[___ :? :?DFC2?46 >@?6J E@ q:==] w:D @E96C 3C@E96C[ p?E9@?J W“%@?J”X[ 925 8@?6 E@ H2E49>2<:?8 D49@@= 2?5 H2?E65 E@ @A6? 2 ;6H6=CJ DE@C6] q:== 2?5 %@?J FD65 E96 :?DFC2?46 >@?6J E@ DE2CE E96 3FD:?6DD] %96 3C@E96CD @A6?65 $4:CE@ y6H6=6CD @?

lockportjournal.com · Lockport, NY

Nearby: Lockport, NY

Housing Authority accepting applicants for one-bedroom waiting list

The Lockport Housing Authority has reopened its one-bedroom public housing waiting list to applicants.Jeff Kline, executive director of the housing authority, said there are a small number of vacant apartments and that people currently on the waiting list were not able to accept them.kAm“%96 =:DE 5H:?5=65 5@H? E@ F?56C c_ A6@A=6[” z=:?6 D2:5] “tG6CJ@?6 @? E96 AC6G:@FD =:DE H2D C624965 2?5 564=:?65 2? 2A2CE>6?E 2E E9:D E:>6] %9@D6 A6@A=6 H6C6 2== :? E96 >:55=6 @7 =62D6D 2?5 4@F=5 ?@E >@G6 2E E9:D E:>6[ D@ E96J C6>2:? @? E96 H2:E:?8 =:DE] p== @7 @FC @E96C H2:E:?8 =:DED C6>2:? 4=@D65]”k^Am kAmz=:?6 D2:5 E96 @?6\365C@@> AC@A6CE:6D 2C6 =@42E65 2E (:==@H v2C56?D[ pFEF>? v2C56?D !92D6 `[ 2?5 %96 $A:C6D]k^AmkAm%96 H2:E:?8 =:DE :D C6DEC:4E65 E@ @?6\ @C EH@\A6CD@? 9@FD69@=5D H:E9 :?4@>6D ?@E 6I4665:?8 Sde[gd_ 7@C @?6 A6CD@?[ @C Sed[___ 7@C EH@ A6@A=6] p44@C5:?8 E@ E96 286?4J’D H63D:E6[ E@A 2AA=:42?E C2?<:?8 :D 8:G6?

Daily News-Record · Lancaster, NY

Nearby: Lancaster, NY

Hazel “Lorraine” Weaver

Hazel “Lorraine” Weaver passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026 in her home at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community with nieces, nephews, friends, and her beloved cat Buddy providing her love and care. Lorraine was born on October 30, 1940 in Lancaster County PA and was the last surviving child of Levi M and Elsie (Nolt) Weaver, bringing to close a hard-working, faith-based generation who made family a priority.In her early adult years, Lorraine participated with Mennonite Voluntary Service in New York City which became her home. She put her two-year accounting degree from New York University to use by working in several attorney and accounting practices, ultimately leaving this profession as a Director of Financial Management.When she retired, she opened her own coffee shop and gift basket business on the commuter line between New Jersey and New York City.

Bennington banner · Bennington, NY

Nearby: Bennington, NY

Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder

Elliot Russell addressed the court and maintained his innocence. JEFF MCRAE—BENNINGTON BANNER Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder Elliot Russell was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of Ulysses Ivey near Route 279 in Bennington. Russell maintained his innocence at sentencing. Jeff McRae Jeff McRae Reporter Bennington Banner Published November 10, 2026 - 5:24 p.m. BENNINGTON — Elliot Russell, 50, will be spending the rest of his life behind bars for the pre-meditated shooting death of Ulysses Ivey, 39, of Bennington following a sentencing hearing on Monday afternoon.At the hearing, Russell maintained his innocence and members of his family were allowed to play an extended version of the 911 phone call they say included at least one additional voice that they claim was omitted from the call tape submitted as evidence in the trial. The defense speaks with Russell's sister and brother-in-law during the hearing.

Observer · Buffalo, NY

Nearby: Buffalo, NY

Maryann J. “Jackie” Olszewski

, 87, of Silver Creek, NY passed away Wednesday evening November 4, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY. She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1939 the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (nee Berger) Tytka. She married the love her life, John Olszewski on November 30, 1958 in Buffalo, NY. Jackie is survived by her beloved husband for 67 years, John Olszewski; two loving children, Lynne (Steven) Schmitt of Fredonia, NY and Dr. John Olszewski III PHD of Cincinnati, OH; a cherished granddaughter, Katrina Hughes of Dunkirk, NY; a dear brother, James (Susan) Tytka of Silver Creek, NY; also survived by nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Hughes and a brother, John Tytka. Jackie graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1957. She worked for many years at M& T Bank in Silver Creek as a bookkeeper. She was co-owner with her husband John of Harrington Candies in Fredonia, NY.

Ithaca Times · Buffalo, NY

Nearby: Buffalo, NY

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media · Niagara Falls, NY

Nearby: Niagara Falls, NY

DEC to inspect Niagara Falls Goodyear plant as full closure nears, date unknown

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email After 80 years in Niagara Falls, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s plant has ceased production and has begun the process of decommissioning. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 9 Acting Director Chad Staniszewski told BTPM News earlier this week the agency is in conversation with the factory to ensure shutdown and removal of waste is done properly. He said this process is expected to take a few months. "Our understanding is that Goodyear continues to actively work towards facility shutdown; that they would like to do that in an appropriate manner in the shortest time that they can," Staniszewski said. "And I think they were looking at the first quarter of 2027 to really have a lot of that work done, but we'll see if that's actually the schedule that ends up happening." A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, posted Oct. 26 states work will end for 51 of the plant's 56 employees on Dec. 30, 2026.

The Santa Barbara Independent · Niagara Falls, NY

Nearby: Niagara Falls, NY

Orlando Phillip Iuele

Date of Birth April 10, 1933 Date of Death October 17, 2026 Orlando Phillip Iuele was born on April 10,1933 in Niagara Falls, New York to Vincenzo Iuele (1895-1996) and Concetta Iaccino Iuele (1897-1952). Orlando’s parents were immigrants in the 1920’s from the Cozenza vicinity of Calabria, Italy. Orlando was proud of his Italian heritage and has travelled back to his Italian ancestral roots many times over his lifetime. Orlando passed away from heart failure on October 17,2026 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. His mind was still sharp and he was active until October 14 when he went into the hospital. He always hoped he would go quick, so he got his wish. Orlando graduated from Niagara Falls High School and then attended University of Cincinnati as a co-op student where you had schooling for 3 months, paid jobs for 3 months and start back again on that cycle and graduated from UCI along with his best friend from Niagara Falls, Tony Bruno.

The New Lede · Niagara Falls, NY

Nearby: Niagara Falls, NY

I grew up in the shadow of toxic waste that shocked the nation. The danger never went away.

Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). Fifty years ago, the Love Canal disaster put the issue of toxic waste on the map. The tragedy galvanized a national movement and spurred Congress to pass “Superfund” legislation, which — at least in theory — requires polluters to clean up their toxic messes. Despite that progress, the problem never really went away. Here in Niagara Falls, New York, long-buried toxins are resurfacing. But so is the movement to rid our communities of these poisons forever. A new generation of activists, armed with cellphones and radiation detectors, is discovering the shocking extent of industrial pollution in this once-magnificent city. And they are demanding action. Love Canal was a half-mile-long canal into which the Hooker Chemical Corporation dumped leftover hazardous chemical compounds. Hooker covered the waste with dirt and then — incredibly —s old the land to the local school board for $1.

niagara-gazette.com · Niagara Falls, NY

Nearby: Niagara Falls, NY

Carl Cain announces 2027 Niagara Falls mayoral bid

A second candidate has entered the 2027 race for mayor in the City of Niagara Falls.Retired Niagara Falls police officer and former deputy chief of police Carl Cain announced in a Facebook post plans to run for the mayor’s office next year.kAm%96 e`\J62C\@=5 #6AF3=:42? =@DE E@ s6>@4C2E 2?5 :?4F>36?E u2==D |2J@C #@36CE #6DE2:?@ :? E96 a_ab 86?6C2= 6=64E:@?]k^Am kAmx? 9:D 2??@F?46>6?E @? %9FCD52J[ r2:? 56D4C:365 9:D “;@FC?6J” 2D 36:?8 “46?E6C65 @? D6CG:46” 2?5 “96=A:?8 @E96CD]” w6 DF886DE65 E96 u2==D ?665D =6256CD9:A 7@4FD65 @? D276 ?6:893@C9@@5D[ 64@?@>:4 8C@HE9[ J@FE9 56G6=@A>6?E 2?5 244@F?E23=6 8@G6C?>6?E]k^AmkAm“%9:D 42>A2:8? 3C:?8D A6@A=6 E@86E96C[ C682C5=6DD @7 A@=:E:42= A2CEJ[ C246[ @C 324<8C@F?5[ E@ 3F:=5 2 DEC@?86C 7FEFC6 7@C 6G6CJ C6D:56?E[” r2:? D2:5 :? 9:D 2??@F?46>6?E]k^Am kAm#624965 3J E6=6A9@?6 @? %9FCD52J[ r2:? D2:5 9:D A@D:E:@?D @? :DDF6D 724:?8 E96 4:EJ 92G6?’E 492?865 2== E92E >F49 D:?46 9:D AC:@C CF? 7@C >2J@C] w6 D2:5 96 H2?ED E@ CF? 3642FD6 96 36=:6G6D :? @A6?

The Manual · Niagara Falls, NY

Nearby: Niagara Falls, NY

An eat, play, stay guide to Niagara Falls, New York

From stunning scenery to exciting wine tastings, Niagara Falls, New York offers the perfect East Coast weekend getaway for anyone. Known for its sprawling Niagara Falls State Park, this NY town offers stunning waterfall views, peaceful, nature-focused vibes, and a laid-back atmosphere that makes for a memorable escape. Beyond the falls, Niagara Falls, New York also offers great resort-style stays, unique dining experiences, and more, enough to fill a 2-3 day weekend. If you’re thinking about escaping to see this beautiful trio of waterfalls along the Niagara River — here’s what to know first. Where to stay Once you’ve set your sights on a trip to Niagara Falls, New York, it’s time to choose where to stay. One of the best places to stay is Seneca Resort & Casino, an AAA Four Diamond property that offers a true resort experience for a trip to the falls.