The Niagara County Department of Health today said it has completed voluntary, rapid testing of teachers and staff in five school districts and thus far the results are not showing any significant presence of COVID-19 in our schools’ faculty and staff population

The Niagara County Board of Elections reminded voters today that early voting will begin on Saturday, October 24 at two designated locations.

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh and Legislator Irene Myers today announced that the Windsong Mobile Mammography Screening Van will be at the Ransomville Fire Company on Saturday, October 31 to conduct breast cancer screening.  Appointments must be scheduled with Windsong prior to the event.

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said that New York State is requiring that all previously expired documents that were still considered valid during the pandemic be renewed by November 3.   This includes driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and non-driver identification cards.

Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh and Acting Sheriff Michael Filicetti today announced the next meeting of the county task force charged with complying with Governor Cuomo’s mandate that local governments undertake a police reform and reinvention collaborative initiative.  The meeting will be held in Niagara Falls and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend to express their opinions.

The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding an outdoor career fair next Thursday, October 15, at Oppenheim Park for those seeking employment.  More than 20 companies with open positions have signed up to take part. 

Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi today announced that the application deadlines for two upcoming civil service exams – for social service worker and correction officer -- are fast approaching, and encouraged those who are interested to sign up now for the exam.  The application deadline for both exams is October 23, 2020 and the respective tests will be given on December 5, 2020.

This year marks the 100^th anniversary of the passage of the 19^th Amendment that gave women the right to vote and in celebration of this historic milestone, visitors to the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport can see pieces of the display the “Art of Suffrage.”  The Art of Suffrage had been on display at the Kenan Center since February.

Niagara County Legislator Dave Godfrey presented checks to both the Town and Village of Wilson to help them meet the local contribution requirement for projects receiving state funding through the New York State Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). 

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today announced the Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles will hold special office hours on Saturday, September 19th for driver’s licenses renewals.  No appointment is necessary.