Robert Creenan

Amherst

Journalist, lover of many nerdy things. Reporter for the Niagara Gazette in Niagara Falls. Formerly with Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe, MI.

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Wojtaszek, former OTB chief, back on public payroll in Lewiston

1 week ago | investigativepost.org | J. Dale Shoemaker |Robert Creenan |Mark Scheer

Wojtaszek at one of his final Western OTB meetings. Photo by Garrett Looker. Months after leaving his six-figure job as president and CEO of Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., Henry Wojtaszek has landed a new position as a “relicensing attorney” for the Town of Lewiston.
'Beyond the Murals' photo display holding grand opening Saturday

1 week ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

A new photographic series looks to showcase a new way of telling the stories of Niagara Falls residents. “Beyond the Murals: A Conversation with Our Neighbors,” will have its formal grand opening from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Power City Eatery. More than 20 photos have been on display at the Third Street establishment since January. kAm“xE’D E96 368:??:?8 DE286D @7 2 AC@;64E =@@<:?8 E@ 5@4F>6?E A6@A=6 E92E =:G6 :?
St. John de LaSalle closure among those put on hold by Vatican

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

An early Easter miracle has arrived for three Niagara County Catholic churches on the verge of closure. The Dicastery for Clergy at the Vatican has taken up the case of 14 Western New York churches that were slated to close or merge as part of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's Road to Renewal. Letters to parishes from the diocese received earlier this week call for a suspension of the closures and mergers pending further review from the Holy See. kAm“(:E9 E9:D 4@>>F?:42E:@?
All Saints closure among those put on hold by Vatican

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Creenan

An early Easter miracle has arrived for three Niagara County Catholic churches on the verge of closure. The Dicastery for Clergy at the Vatican has taken up the case of 14 Western New York churches that were slated to close or merge as part of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo's Road to Renewal. Letters to parishes from the diocese received earlier this week call for a suspension of the closures and mergers pending further review from the Holy See.
Niagara Club renovations back on

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

Redeveloping the former Niagara Club has been an on-and-off process. Its owner hopes this time is the charm. Last month, the Niagara Falls Planning Board unanimously approved Babu Patel’s reinvigorated plans to renovate the former social club. His Rupal Corporation has owned the historic building for the past 16 years, with past plans failing to move forward. kAm“(96? x 24BF:C65 ac qF772=@ pG6?F6 :? a__h[ >J G:D:@? H2D E@ EC2?D7@C> E9:D AC:>6 =@42E:@? :?E@ 2?
Rainbow Air's new tourism center nears completion

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Creenan

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours’ season has just begun — and it won’t be long before its aircraft are taking off from a new location. With construction ongoing since February 2024, the $15 million, 30,000 square-foot tourism center at 56 Acheson Drive is aiming for a Memorial Day opening, providing guests with more than just helicopter rides over the natural wonder. “Niagara Falls desperately needs a top-level, year-round attraction,” said Marketing Manager Patrick Keyes.
Rainbow Air's new tourism center nears completion

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours’ season has just begun — and it won’t be long before its aircraft are taking off from a new location. With construction ongoing since February 2024, the $15 million, 30,000 square-foot tourism center at 56 Acheson Drive is aiming for a Memorial Day opening, providing guests with more than just helicopter rides over the natural wonder.
Lewiston Fire Dept. 1 starts billing insurance companies

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

LEWISTON — Following the lead of many other volunteer fire companies, Lewiston Fire Department No. 1 will now start billing insurance companies for its ambulance services. Fire Chief Spencer Lilly said they are one of the last Niagara County companies to implement the billing, citing increased costs in replacing ambulances and other equipment combined with lesser amounts of donations. kAm“(6’C6 ?@E 8@??2 92G6 6?@F89 >@?6J H:E9 E96 5@?2E:@?D E92E H6 C646:G6 E@ 36 23=6 E@ 4@?E:?F6 E96 5:C64E:@?
Village of Lewiston 2025-26 budget passed

2 weeks ago | niagara-gazette.com | Robert Creenan

The Village of Lewiston board of trustees passed its budget for the 2025-26 year on Monday with no major changes from its proposal. The tax rate is set at $8.35 per $1,000 of assessed value, up from $8.16 last year, with sewer and water rates per 100 cubic feet set at $4.25 and $4.79 respectively. kAm%96 Sd]af >:==:@? 3F586E :D 5@H? 2C@F?5 S`fh[___ 7C@> =2DE J62C 7@==@H:?8 DA6?5:?8 4FED @?
Simply Scalp by Gina offering head massages in Naz716

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Creenan

WHEATFIELD — When Gina Strech’s neighbor Trish Pileggi was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, Strech would go over to her house to massage her head to help make her feel better. Before passing away this past August, the Maple Avenue school teacher encouraged Strech to market the skill at her job at Salon Diaz on Military Road. “No one’s gonna pay me to rub their head,” replied Strech, unsure ...