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Niagara County Clerk Jastrzemski celebrates Purple Heart Day with members of the John Paul Bobo Chapter 264 - the local Purple Heart Chapter and the Niagara County Veterans Service Agency.

Niagara County Celebrates Purple Heart Day with Flag Raising at Courthouse

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski, joined by members of the John Paul Bobo Chapter 264 – the local Purple Heart Chapter – and the county Veterans Service Agency, today celebrated national Purple Heart Day with a flag raising at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport. The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.

In 2019, Niagara County became a Purple Heart County and maintains an official Book of Honor of all known residents who have received a Purple Heart. The book currently contains more than 400 names. In 2023, the county dedicated a Purple Heart monument and courtyard at the courthouse to honor these heroes.

“Niagara County is proud of our distinction as an official Purple Heart County as we are committed to the preserving the legacy of brave military personnel who were wounded fighting for our country,” said Jastrzemski.

Jastrzemski said any resident who has received a Purple Heart or knows of someone who has, living or deceased, should contact his office so they can be included in the book. More information on the Book of Honor, including a the form for inclusion as well as the names of all Purple Heart recipients, can be found at https://www.niagaracounty.gov/departments/a-f/county_clerk/index.php

Pictured: Mike Targon, Russ Ward and Ron Krul form Chapter 264; County Clerk Jastrzemski; and Doug Kalota, Jeff Glatz and David Wohleben from the county VSA.

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248 years ago today,our country’s founders risked it all, putting everything on the line to declare Independence from England. Swearing their lives, their fortunes and sacred honor to take on the mightiest military force around the globe at the time, the British.

Many lives were lost to gain our freedom and Independence in the Revolutionary War; and many lives have been lost ever since to defend those same principles and ideals to this day.

May we never take for granted the freedom to move, to speak, to defend and to honor the very principles and ideals that made our nation mighty and great; and never stop striving to form a more perfect union through self governance by renewing ourselves in the very ideals that set our nation apart from any other government formed in history.

In closing, I would like to wish all a blessed and joyful Independence Day today.

May God’s hand and light be with you and the United States of America.

Sincerely,

Joseph A. Jastrzemski

Lockport DMV Office Will Be Open During Roadwork, Street Parking Not Available

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski said that, beginning tomorrow, the City of Lockport will be milling and paving Market and Elm streets near the Lockport Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office located at 111 Main Street. Street parking will be not be available during this time. Parking will be available in the city lot behind the post office.

County clerks eager to help with any delay in vehicle registrations The State DMV is looking to help those who are experiencing delays in vehicle registrations.

***Attention Niagara County Pistol Permit holders***

***Niagara County Residents***
Due to a power outage, the Lockport Motor Vehicle office will be closed today 06/07/2023. All appointments will be honored at either the North Tonawanda or Niagara Falls motor vehicle offices. We apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your cooperation.

County Clerk Jastrzemski had the honor of joining Niagara County Legislator Chris Voccio in assisting local veterans obtain their Thank-A-Vet cards and learn about the many veterans services available in Niagara County.

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NT DMV to Open Late on Tuesday, Lockport on Wednesday

Niagara County Clerk Joseph a. Jastrzemski today said that North Tonawanda Department of Vehicles Office (DMV) will not open until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23. The Lockport DMV will not open until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24. The delayed start is due to employee training requirements.

“Our staff is required to undergo some emergency preparation training that will take place at the county’s Public Safety Training Facility this week,” said Jastrzemski. “We apologize for any inconvenience.”

Jastrzemski said the county did not accept any appointments for these times in anticipation of the training, so only those who planned on walking in without an appointment will be impacted.

“I still encourage people to make appointments to secure your slot, but if you plan on walking in, please be mindful of these delayed openings.”

***Niagara County Residents***
Join County Clerk Jastrzemski and Legislative Chairwoman Wydysh in supporting WNY Food for Paws on Thursday June 8th at our "Wags, Whiskers and Wine" event.
*For additional information please call 716-439-7026.
(All checks should be payable to WNY Food for Paws)

County Clerk Jastrzemski alongside Sheriff Michael Filicetti, City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, and Niagara County Emergency Mangaement Director Jonathan Schultz had the honor to present the opening remarks at this morning's New York State Volunteer Fire Police Association breakfast.

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Niagara County Clerk Issues Final Call for Purple Heart Veterans to Be Included in August Ceremony

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said Niagara County will once again honor Purple Heart Veterans by adding their name to county’s Book of Honor at a ceremony to be held on Sunday, August 6. Jastrzemski said that any Purple Heart Veterans (or their family members) who are not currently in the book need to come forward by May 1 to be included in this year’s ceremony. There are currently more than 345 Niagara County residents listed in the Book of Honor.

“We are very excited for this year’s Purple Heart event and our continuing efforts to honor Niagara County residents who were wounded or killed fighting for our country,” said Jastrzemski. “If a family member knows of a Purple Heart veteran who may have passed, we can work with them to complete the necessary form to ensure their loved one’s legacy is preserved in our Purple Heart Book.

To be included in the Book of Honor and to take part in this year’s event, Purple Heart Veterans or their families must complete a short application that can be obtained at https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.niagaracounty.com%2Fdepartments%2Fa-f%2Fcounty_clerk%2Fpurple_heart_recipient_list.php&data=05%7C01%7CMatthew.Parish%40niagaracounty.com%7Cd85732ceddf34107836208db459d9a48%7Cac1fe0be389841cfbfbaa7c3aa2bd4ad%7C0%7C0%7C638180315446321714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VMbCattnazRRIH%2BqYxSSp2b8ehsZQFF1YXJ1Fq6dWpU%3D&reserved=0

Those with questions can call the Clerk’s Office at 439-7025 or the Veteran’s Service Agency at 438-4090. Jastrzemski said details for the August 6th event will be forthcoming close to the event.

(Editor’s Note: Pictured is the Purple Heart Book of Honor on display in the rotunda of the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.)

Niagara County, NY Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski launched the Purple Heart Recognition initiative for Niagara County Veterans who are or were recipients of the Purple Heart - the oldest military award presented to American service members.In addition to Niagara County receiving the distinction as an offic...

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The North Tonawanda Motor Vehicle office will remain closed Thursday, March 9th 2023 due to a power outage. All appoints will be honored at the Lockport and Niagara Falls locations or can be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

North Tonawanda DMV Office Closed Today Due to Power Issue

***Niagara County Residents***

Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said the North Tonawanda Department of Motor Vehicles Office, located at 500 Wheatfield Street, is closed today due to a downed power line and transformer that has knocked out power to the office. Appointments will be honored at the Niagara Falls and Lockport DMV offices or residents can reschedule.