Archive for July 14th, 2017
An open letter to Paul Dyster and Gov. Andrew Cuomo
From the scandal plagued “Buffalo Billion” program to the outrageous expenditure of $43 million tax dollars on a new train station that might be obsolete in less than a year, and from the abrupt shutdown of the Moreland Ethics Commission to the hiring of a “city engineer” unlicensed to practiceRead More
Crowded field for three Council Seats
ess than two months until Voters decide No fewer than nine contenders will vie for three open seats on the Niagara Falls City Council this autumn, making the September primaries an “anything can happen” affair in which the job status of the two incumbents seeking re-election is anything but secure.Read More
State Parks neglects DeVeaux Carriage Barn
Historic building may soon be razed Even though the local State Parks office reaps $20 million annually from its operations in Niagara Falls State Park and $3 million a year from Niagara Greenway, it seems they can’t spare a few dollars for a new roof on the historic DeVeaux WoodsRead More
Accused dog abuser now target of ironic internet abuse himself
The online outrage directed against Timothy Neff, who is facing felony animal cruelty charges in connection with the starvation of a pit bull mix named Precious, continues unabated. He was arrested on June 29 by Niagara Falls city policeman Dave Bowers, an outdoorsman with a love of animals. In additionRead More
Lonesome train on a lonesome track
Dyster’s folly cost taxpayers millions What is there left to say about Mayor Paul Dyster’s new train station? That it was the biggest misuse of taxpayer money here in the last half century? Mayor Dyster and his cohort, governmental gadfly Tom DeSantis, dropped nearly $43 million into the project, whichRead More
SPECIAL “EXECUTIONER”
The Right Side By J Gary DiLaura Our Rule of Law comprises three branches of the government; the Legislative (makes the laws), the Judicial (interprets the law) and the Executive (enforces the law). The President is the Chief Executive and Chief Law Enforcement officer. He is the boss of theRead More
Liar Jokes
A young Paul Dyster came crying to his father. “Dad, my college frat brothers say that I’m a liar!” he sobbed. “But son,” his father replied, “you don’t belong to a frat!” *** “Are you aware,” asked the recruiter when Dyster applied for his first job, upon examining his resume’,Read More
Niagara Falls Jokes
A Lewiston resident and a Niagara Falls resident were discussing their housing situations. The Lewiston resident said, “Only 14 more days, and my contractor said I can move in!” The Niagara Falls resident said, “Only 14 more public housing forms to fill out, and my social worker said I canRead More
Niagara County Offers a Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop
Do you have an ongoing health condition? If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis or chronic anxiety, please join us for a free Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop series, beginning on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the John Duke Senior Center,Read More
Alan James Roscetti Receives Endorsement from Niagara County Republican Party
The Niagara County Republican Party chairman Scott Kiedrowski announced the endorsement of local Niagara Falls Attorney, Alan James Roscetti’s bid for the Niagara Falls City Court Judge race. Roscetti, R-Niagara Falls, a well-respected attorney with nearly 20 years of experience with Roscetti & DeCastro, P.C. on Main Street,Read More