Niagara Gazette

03/02/2025

Wheatfield's Griffin LaPlante became the first St. Francis and Monsignor Martin wrestler to win a state title, while Hamza Merrick was the first Wilson wrestler to become a state champion. Eleven Niagara County wrestlers placed at states.

Only 26 wrestlers can step to the top of the podium and call themselves state champions. Two Niagara County wrestlers can now say they are the first in their schools'

02/28/2025

Dream It Do It WNY — a program aiming to get local students interested in manufacturing jobs — hosted its launch event in Niagara and Erie counties Thursday night at the New York Beer Project, with manufacturing reps and county officials attending.

LOCKPORT — Dream It Do It WNY hosted its launch event in Niagara and Erie counties Thursday night at the New York Beer Project, with manufacturing reps and county officials

02/28/2025

Four of nine girls from Niagara County stood on the podium at the first annual girls state wrestling tournament held at MVP Arena in Albany. No one was in the top three.

Niagara County sent nine wrestlers to the first sanctioned NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championships, and four girls stood on the podium. Two of the three girls from Lockport placed in the

02/28/2025

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States allowing government agencies to choose whether to continue offering services in other languages.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.

02/28/2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.

02/28/2025

Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers.

OMAHA, Neb. — Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit

02/28/2025

Amid rising tensions and the threat of tariffs from President Donald Trump, leaders on both sides of the Niagara Falls border are talking about being more proactive in their efforts to work together.
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02/27/2025

The biggest surprise of the 97th annual Academy Awards is that “Emilia Perez” received 13 Oscar nominations, including for best picture. Normally, this would be a celebratory occasion, and it was for a while, but then the roof caved in.

The biggest surprise of the 97th annual Academy Awards is that “Emilia Perez” received 13 Oscar nominations, including for best picture. Normally, this would be a celebratory occasion, and it

02/27/2025

The need an edge rusher to pair with Greg Rousseau. They may not be within reach of the top-tier rushers in the draft, but there different types of ends available to hop into the rotation immediately and develop into a starter.

INDIANAPOLIS — Greg Rousseau had three sacks and a forced fumble in a season-opening win against the Arizona Cardinals. After flickering for three seasons, it was the type of performance

02/27/2025

Niagara Falls has won 16 Section VI titles since the district merged in 2001, and are on the quest to win another one after defeating Lancaster. The Wolverines face Jamestown in the final for the 12th time in the last 20 years.

Back again.

02/26/2025

The dropped 12 spots to 23rd overall in this year's NFLPA report cards. Citing limit space on the team plane, drew the league's worst grade in travel.

The report cards are in. The NFL report cards, that is.

02/26/2025

The are shopping for a defensive tackle. It might be time for them to pivot from an athletic disruptor to a drain-clogger. There are plenty of them at the combine. Here are some they might be watching:

INDIANAPOLIS — Brandon Beane knows Super Bowl teams are built through the defensive line, specifically up the middle.

02/26/2025

The Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices for eggs could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease the cost of eggs.
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02/26/2025

Niagara Falls police and fire officials are investigating an early Wednesday morning fire at a vacant home at 22nd and Walnut streets.
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02/26/2025

Khalil Shakir was the first contract domino to fall. But the still have more worthy extension candidates and more money moving to become compliant with the salary cap.

INDIANAPOLIS — While the Buffalo Bills brass is getting to know their next potential crop of players, they locked up one they already have.

02/25/2025

Brandon Beane isn't afraid to make a splash move with the ' No. 1 pick. The and reiterated intentions of keeping star pass rushers Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby on Tuesday. But never is rarely forever in the NFL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — There is a restlessness surrounding the Buffalo Bills.

02/25/2025

The NFL competition committee, of which Sean McDermott is a member, is weighing a pair of rules pertinent to the . McDermott had some thoughts on tweaking the kickoff and banning the t**h push.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Sean McDermott is in Indianapolis to scout the next crop of players to enter the NFL. But his week started by discussing prospective rule changes.

02/24/2025

Sean McDermott sought experience in the three additions to his coaching staff. Speaking ahead of the combine, it seems McDermott is prepared to infuse some new flavor into his defense.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The data was undeniable.