Skip to main content

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niagara Falls

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Why one Niagara Falls alley still hasn’t been cleaned up

Niagara Falls, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Niagara Falls! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one Niagara Falls alley still hasn’t been cleaned up
  • Niagara Falls community remembers Raymond Anthony Molinaro’s life and legacy
  • Can Niagara Falls repeat last year’s state-tournament magic vs. McQuaid?

Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: Breezy with partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘We need enforcement': Niagara Falls continues to battle illegal dumping (wkbw.com) — Illegal dumping remains a stubborn problem in Niagara Falls, with Councilmember Bridgette Myles pressing city leaders for stronger enforcement and more resources beyond the overworked “Clean Team.” Residents near 15th Street say trash piles highlighted weeks ago still haven’t been removed, and the city is urging people to report dumping by email while longer-term solutions are debated.
   

• MEDWAY: Raymond Anthony Molinaro (town.news) — Niagara Falls is the hometown and final resting place of Raymond Anthony Molinaro, whose funeral and entombment are set there on June 15. The 82-year-old University at Buffalo graduate built a long career with Gillette, later ran a film business, and was devoted to family, volunteering, and frequent trips back to Niagara Falls throughout his life.
   

• Constantino Financial Sub-Regional Preview: McQuaid to meet Niagara Falls in Class AAA (pickinsplinters.com) — Niagara Falls High School’s Wolverines are set to face Rochester’s McQuaid Jesuit in a Class AAA state sub-regional baseball showdown at Grand Island High School, with a quarterfinal berth on the line. The preview breaks down both teams’ records, key players, and how each earned its sectional title heading into Tuesday’s 4 p.m. matchup.
   


📸 Around Niagara Falls

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Niagara Falls

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events
    Wednesday June 3
  • Jazz on the Green
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
    6:00 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • MS - Band & Chorus to Darien Lake (tentative)
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
  • Tuesday June 9
  • Board/Administrative Meeting
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
    6:30 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 10
  • WES - Kindergarten Orientation @ HS Auditorium
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday June 11
  • WES - PTA Carnival
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
    5:00 pm
  • Friday June 12
  • WES - 1/2 Day (Noon Dismissal)
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
  • Gr. 6-12 Full Day
    Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172

📣 Niagara Falls Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Discover Japan through Language, Food & Song
    North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Dr, North Tonawanda
    5:00 pm
  • Anticipated Executive Board of Education Meeting at the SHS/ALC
    Niagara-Wheatfield Csd Sanborn, NY 14132
    6:00 pm
  • Anticipated Regular Board of Ed Meeting at the SHS/ALC
    Niagara-Wheatfield Csd Sanborn, NY 14132
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • HS Awards Night
    Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda, NY 14150
    5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Canned Goods For Free!!
    ** Pick Up Only Today Tuesday June 2nd from 3pm to 6pm. ** Bring your own boxes and bags to fill up! : ) Our family is moving tomorrow. We are… (Nextdoor Buffalo Ave)
  • Highly recommend the pakistani and indian homemade stlye food freshly hot food which is made from pure hard work and love...
    Business name: Ghar Ka Zaika Order now 716-465-3825 (Nextdoor Falls West)
  • Durham Staffing, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Niagara Falls. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden Italian Kitchen posted a job opening for Line Cook in Niagara Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niagara Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niagara

  • Niagara University announces enrollment management promotions (wnypapers.com)
  • Hoover Dairy & Cornell Cooperative Extension look for 'Fair-ly New' ice cream flavor in second annual contest (wnypapers.com)
  • QA Graphics Launches QAGFoxhound for BAS Validation (ccr-mag.com)

Grand Island

  • Grand Island Fire Co. responds to chlorine leak alarm (wnypapers.com)

Ok Niagara Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niagara Falls

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niagara Falls

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.