NC News Service, Niagara Falls, NY (2025)

11/15/2025

Community concerns about Flock Safety, including how data is used and who has access to the license plate reader databases, led to Ferndale severing its contract with the company.

11/14/2025

A raccoon tested positive for rabies after an encounter with a local pet. Health officials say the situation could have been much worse.

11/14/2025

🎆 Winter Fireworks Update & Illumination at Niagara Falls 🌌
Get ready for a season of lights and sparkle over the Falls! Here’s what’s coming:

❄️ Seasonal fireworks return with a five-minute display every Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM starting November 15, continuing weekly.

❄️ Nightly illuminations of the Falls begin each evening at dusk and continue into the night — a brilliant backdrop all winter long.

❄️ Nightly fireworks shows will take place from Thursday, December 25, 2025 until the holiday finale on Sunday, January 4, 2025 – with an extra-special display on December 31 at midnight for New Year’s Eve.

Bundle up, bring your camera, and plan a night visit — it’s a magical way to experience the Falls in winter!

11/13/2025

Structure Fire - Nash Road in Town of Wheatfield

Wheatfield, NY - On November 13th, 2025 at 13:20 Hours, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a call reporting a house fire at 6935 Nash Road in the Town of Wheatfield.

Niagara County Sheriff's Deputies responded and confirmed smoke was emanating from the roof of the residence at that address.

Following the evacuation of the residents, the fire was subsequently extinguished by members of the Adams Volunteer Fire Company. Adams was assisted by members of the St. Johnsburg, Bergholz and Shawnee Volunteer Fire Companies. Additionally, the City of North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Fire Departments also provided aid in the efforts. The residence sustained heavy fire and smoke damage.

No injuries were reported. Losses were estimated at $100,000 to the structure and $40,000 to the contents. The Red Cross is providing assistance to the two residents and multiple pets affected by the fire.

An investigation into the cause of the fire by the Niagara County Fire Investigation Unit is underway.

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Fire Department

Shawnee volunteer Fire
Niagara County Sheriff
New York State Police
Twin City Ambulance Corporation
North Tonawanda Professional Firefighters Local 1333
Bergholz Volunteer Fire Dept
Adams Fire Company
St. Johnsburg Fire Company, Inc.

11/13/2025

11/13/2025 12:49pm: Update | DOT reopened eastbound traffic on Niagara Falls Blvd. All southbound traffic on the I-190 will still be required to take Exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd Route 62) to avoid going over the damaged bridge. Any individuals needing to continue on the I-190 will simply continue straight on Connecting Rd and re-enter onto the I-190 S ramp.

On the map the red depicts the portion of the road that is closed. The yellow shows the route for those traveling on the I-190 southbound who need to continue onto the I-190 southbound.

11/13/2025: Traffic Diversion: The I-190 southbound bridge that goes over Niagara Falls Blvd (Route 62) was struck. The damage to the bridge is extensive causing it to be indefinitely closed.

All southbound traffic on the I-190 will be required to take Exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd Route 62) to avoid going over the damaged bridge. Any individuals needing to continue on the I-190 will simply continue straight on Connecting Rd and re-enter onto the I-190 S ramp.

All eastbound traffic on Niagara Falls Blvd (Route 62) will be closed for the next 3 to 4 hours--all traffic will be diverted around the bridge until the roadway under the bridge can be reopened.

A shipping container -vs- NYS Thruway I-190 Underpass was struck.

Now the southbound underpass on the I-190 South & Overpass are closed for repairs

NYS Thruway Authority
Niagara Falls, NY Police Department
New York State Police

11/13/2025

11/13/2025 12:49pm: Update | DOT reopened eastbound traffic on Niagara Falls Blvd. All southbound traffic on the I-190 will still be required to take Exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd Route 62) to avoid going over the damaged bridge. Any individuals needing to continue on the I-190 will simply continue straight on Connecting Rd and re-enter onto the I-190 S ramp.

On the map the red depicts the portion of the road that is closed. The yellow shows the route for those traveling on the I-190 southbound who need to continue onto the I-190 southbound.

11/13/2025: Traffic Diversion: The I-190 southbound bridge that goes over Niagara Falls Blvd (Route 62) was struck. The damage to the bridge is extensive causing it to be indefinitely closed.

All southbound traffic on the I-190 will be required to take Exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd Route 62) to avoid going over the damaged bridge. Any individuals needing to continue on the I-190 will simply continue straight on Connecting Rd and re-enter onto the I-190 S ramp.

All eastbound traffic on Niagara Falls Blvd (Route 62) will be closed for the next 3 to 4 hours--all traffic will be diverted around the bridge until the roadway under the bridge can be reopened.

11/13/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Jacob Decarlo, Satann Stepson, Bob Connery, Sue Aube, Fred VanDusen, Ann Janik, Daniel Lounsbury, Debra Walker Sahr, Sean Downie, Lorrie Magin, Deb Tilmon, Alex Chen, Teresa Swendsen, Sharon Crawshaw-Davis

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

11/12/2025

For about five years now, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has been pushing his $200 million Centennial Park legacy project—at the expense of looking at

11/12/2025

Call it 'Tree-gate.'

The City of Niagara Falls paid thousands to remove nuisance trees in front of the homes of Mayor Robert Restaino and the city engineer.

The mayor said the removals were handled properly. But a council member says the matter reeks of "crooked, corrupt politics."

https://www.investigativepost.org/2025/11/11/treegate-involving-niagara-falls-mayor-engineer/

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