Niagara Falls City Councilmember David Zajac

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago I was sitting in Mrs. Martin's classroom at Kalfas Magnet School and I remember the moment Miss. Felicetti popped into our classroom door with the news that the first plane struck the North Tower. The rest of that day is one I will never forget as feelings of fear, sadness, anger and a flurry of other emotions could be felt throughout our household as we sat in silence with only the news on the tvs.

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09/09/2026

Our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Ross Family.

Statement on Passing of former Legislature Chairman Bill Ross

Mike Hill, Chairman, Niagara County Legislature
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Ross — the man many of us simply called ‘Coach.’ Bill was a true gentleman, a dedicated public servant, and someone who cared deeply about Niagara County and its people.

“Bill was the longest-serving Chairman in the history of the Niagara County Legislature, a testament to the respect and confidence he earned from his colleagues and the community. His contributions extended well beyond the Legislature, including his work as a trustee of SUNY Niagara and as a member of the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency.

“It was my pleasure to serve with Bill on the Legislature. I valued his wisdom, his friendship, and his commitment to making Niagara County a better place. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

“On behalf of the Niagara County Legislature, I extend my deepest condolences to Bill’s family, friends, and loved ones.”

Rich Andres, Niagara County Legislator
“Today is a sad day in Niagara County with the passing of Bill Ross, long-time Chairman of the Legislator, an educator and coach, and truly an elder statesman in our community.

“I always admired Bill’s commitment to helping others, but what I will remember most was his ability to bring people together. Bill understood that you don’t have to agree with someone on everything to work together to accomplish something good for the community. As Chairman, he always looked for common ground and treated people with respect, regardless of their political party or point of view. That ability to build consensus was one of his greatest strengths and a big reason why he earned the respect of so many people.

“As someone who spent his life as an educator, coach and public servant, Bill was always teaching — whether he was in a classroom, on a football field or in the Legislature. You can tell that was his true passion.

“I am grateful to have known Bill and to have called him a colleague. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who knew and loved him. Niagara County has lost a great man.”

09/07/2026

"No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." ~ MLK Jr
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09/02/2026

I'd like to wish all students, faculty, staff and Administration of the Niagara Falls City School District a great school year!

08/30/2026

08/07/2026

City of Niagara Falls Seeking Applicants for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Niagara Falls City Council is seeking qualified and community-minded individuals interested in serving on the City's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
The Zoning Board of Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals related to zoning decisions, considering requests for variances, and helping ensure the fair and consistent application of the City's zoning laws. Members play an important role in preserving the integrity of the zoning process and promoting fair, transparent, and responsible land use decisions that benefit the community.

Individuals interested in serving are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to:

John Spanbauer
City Council Secretary
[email protected]
Application Deadline: August 20, 2026

08/06/2026

Those signed up for the City's Text Alert System received a message about this as well.
Thank you RobShots for also helping in getting this news out.

📣 Flood Debris Pick-up Scheduled 📣

The City of Niagara Falls NY announced that
this Saturday, August 8th, Casella Waste Systems will be picking up any items that were damaged due to Sunday's rainstorm. Please have these items placed where you normally have your totes for your regular trash and recycling service by Friday evening.

📷 Casella

08/04/2026

The Garden & Highland Community Block Club, the other organizations, sponsors and vendors that make this event possible do a wonderful job year after year. There is still time to head over to Gill Creek Park to enjoy all that this event has to offer.

08/02/2026

While the rain put a damper on the end of the evening, the Niagara USA 250 Committee put together quite a drone show last evening at Old Fort Niagara!

07/30/2026

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has posted the results of the environmental samples collected at the City Boat Docks and Griffon Park. I'm happy to share this information with our residents here in the 3rd District. Transparency matters, especially when it comes to the health and safety of our neighborhoods. As your County Legislator, I'll continue working to keep you informed on issues that affect our quality of life in Niagara County.

https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/932081/