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January 10 2001	January 24 2001	February 7 2001	February 21 2001
March 7 2001	March 21 2001	April 4 2001	April 18 2001
May 2 2001	May 16 2001	May 30 2001

May 30 2001

EDITORIAL
- God Bless Ambition in City's South End
LEAD STORIES
- New-Look City Council Seems Assured for '02 by Mike Hudson
- Library Board Candidates Have Spotty Reading History by Mike Hudson
- LaFalce Warns of Disaster if FAA Okays Cintra Takeover by Mike Hudson
- Action Group Lashes Out at Cordish Supporters by Mike Hudson
- Loonie Idea: Ottawa Debates Debut of the American Dollar by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Control Freaks Need Therapy, Not the Public Library by Mike Hudson
- A Father Grieves His Son: Bill McVeigh's Struggle by Bill Gallagher
- Carnac the Magnificent Has Answers You are Seeking About Niagara Falls by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Summer Months Recall Delights, Upsets of a Boy Naive in Earnest by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Falls "Rainbow" Closes Shop by David Staba
FEATURE
- Violence Begets Violence with Execution of McVeigh by Jen Lewandowski
SPORTS
- With Mesi Down to Wire, Mayor Should Take Off Her Gloves by David Staba

May 16 2001

EDITORIAL
- Lighten Up, Irene
LEAD STORIES
- "Professional Hit" Remains Unsolved by NFPD by Mike Hudson
- Developers Talk with Nabisco; Property Called "Falls Gateway" by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- How Not to Deal With Print Media, According to Some by Mike Hudson
- Time to Put the Skids to J. Edgar's Shameful Past by Bill Gallagher
- Dumb, Dumber, Dumbest: America Reigns Supreme by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: A Manifesto for Equality from W.E.B. Du Bois by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Balloon Offers Big Picture by David Staba
- Chicoria Festival Set for Golf Course? by Vince Anello
SPORTS
- Mesi Will Have to Battle King by David Staba

May 2 2001

EDITORIAL
- Elia Must Rethink City's Race Relations
LEAD STORIES
- Rev. Al Calls Racial Profiling "21st Century Segregation" by Mike Hudson
- Aid Likely Needed to Resurrect Aqua Falls, Plant Projects by Mike Hudson
- Reporter Expands Distribution to North Tonawanda and Lockport
COLUMNS
- Baseball Runs Afoul Where Love of the Game is Concerned by Mike Hudson
- Will U.S. Honor a Killer? James Nichols Speaks Out by Bill Gallagher
- In 1975, The Buffalo Sabres Were Heroes on 18th Street by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Now is Time to Convene New Niagara Movement by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- All the Rave: Thongs, Drugs and Spider Monkey Groove by Dan Murphy
SPORTS
- Mesi Left Hook Caps KO in Niagara Falls by David Staba
- Bills Get Good Whupping With Williams Loathe for Fat Guys by David Staba

April 18 2001

EDITORIAL
- Thank You, Irene, For All You Do
LEAD STORIES
- Who Killed Jimmy LiBrize? by Mike Hudson
- Northrup Confession Never Made It Into Two Courtrooms by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Their Loss, Our Gain in Newspaper Biz by Mike Hudson
- Bush's Handling of China Crisis Good Step for Future Relations by Bill Gallagher
- It's High Time We Waved the White Flag in Drug War by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Reflections on 60s Radicalism and the Chance for New Hope by Bill Bradberry
- Shelflife: Paul Auster's Hand to Mouth: A Chronicle of Early Failure by Jennifer Lewandowski
FEATURES
- Breakfast Club Finds Council Food for Thought by Vince Anello
BOOK REVIEW
- Truth, Justice and David Markson by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Mesi Fight Could Punch Up Falls' Future for the Sport by David Staba
- Falls Boxer Takes Swing at Big Time by David Staba
- Flutie Hype May Exceed San Diego Reality by David Staba

April 4 2001

EDITORIAL
- No One Much in Mood to Party Like It's 1989
LEAD STORIES
- Fat Chance in Halifax: Billy Batting Zero in Court by Mike Hudson
- Feds Investigating Possible Misconduct By Local Official by Mike Hudson
- Niagara Deputy's Sex Arrest Disgraces Department, Village by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Cleveland Rocks, But Rock Hall of "Shame" is Lame by Mike Hudson
- A Back-Stabbing Bush Puts Big Biz Before Public Health by Bill Gallagher
- Want to Live Forever? Be Careful What You Wish by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Victory Gardens Flourished as Part of Urban Landscape by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Local Author Describes His "Journey" in Capturing Folklore of Falls' East Side by Rebecca Day
- Searching for Easter Meaning: Why is the Basket Hidden? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Power Forwards Put Sabres in Ready Position for Playoffs by David Staba

March 21 2001

EDITORIAL
- Airport Deal Different This Time? Think Again
LEAD STORIES
- Falls in League of Its Own; Chances of Comeback Slim by David Staba
- Kimble Opposed to Cintra Takeover by Mike Hudson
- Senecas to Deal on Gaming Soon by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Imitation: The Sincerest Form of Flatulence? by Mike Hudson
- Istanbul: Sights, Sounds of an Exotic Landscape by Bill Gallagher
- Avenging Badgered Children: The New ABCs of High School by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Life of the City Depends on the Dreams of Children by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Murder, Mayhem and Misogyny Characterize Career of Falls' Screen Legend Franchot Tone by Mike Hudson
- Computer Viruses Proliferate in Cyberspace by Rebecca Day
- Politics: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same by Vince Anello
SPORTS
- Why are People Yankees' Fans by David Staba

March 7 2001

EDITORIAL
- Gazette "Bloodbath" Another Falls Casualty
LEAD STORIES
- After Thirty Years of Neglect, NFTA Dumps Falls Airport by Mike Hudson
- Capitol Source: City Kept out of "Real" Seneca Gaming Talks by Mike Hudson
- Mayor's Bad behavior Baffles Board by Mike Hudson
- Demler Sunk Deep in Debt, Records Show by Mike Hudson
- Mariano Sets April Retirement by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- When Irish Heads Are Hurtin' by Mike Hudson
- American Job Cuts Don't Affect Great German Wines by Bill Gallagher
- Cintra, Love Canal Museum Bad for Business by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: We Were Cowboys, Indians and Leprechauns by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Northern Ireland Violence Warrants Greater Attention by Erin E. Conley
SPORTS
- Bills, NU Look to the Future by David Staba
BOOK REVIEW
- Cathal Liam's First Novel Provides Lively Introduction to Irish History by Rebecca Day

February 21 2001

LEAD STORIES
- Hill Takes Issue with NFTA on Sweetheart Cintra Deal by Mike Hudson
- Residents at Spallino, Wrobel Fear Halt to Authority's Work by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Police Story: When a Good Cop Bucks the Bad Guys and the System by Mike Hudson
- Bush Gives U.S. Military a Hard Run for its Money by Bill Gallagher
- Thinking of Relocating? Why not to Niagara Falls? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Sunday Drives to Gramma's Always a Magical Expedition by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Insight: Violence is not an Acceptable Part of Life by Dianna Bruno
- Giving Up the Piano Meant Finally Learning How to Play by Jennifer Lewandowski
- Guest View: Skip the Rabbit in the Hat and Just Untie Our Hands by James Copia

February 7 2001

EDITORIAL
- Taxpayers Strapped with City's Baggage
LEAD STORIES
- Road to Recovery? by Mike Hudson
- Politicians Charged with Bringing City to its Knees by Mike Hudson
- Lozinsky Pulls Out of Potential Battle with Restaino in Bid for Judicial Seat by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Gazette Promo Sours Many on Underhanded Pitch by Mike Hudson
- Bubba's Devious Departure Shows How Low You Can Go by Bill Gallagher
- Eminem -- Let Him Melt by His Mouth Not by Our Hand by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Social Soup Stirs Memories of Creeping Cultural Change by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Insight: Vying to Fit In Can Be Tough for Kids by Dianna Bruno
- Setback: The Fifth Installment by Ron Churchill

January 24 2001

EDITORIAL
- Times Square Project Mirrors Falls Proposal
LEAD STORIES
- Falls Businesses Struggle to Survive Slowdown by Mike Hudson
- Indicted Legislator Reclaims Seat on Committee by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Timothy McVeigh: A Yearning to be Burning? by Mike Hudson
- Bush Agenda Promising But will He Stick to His Guns? by Bill Gallagher
- Clinton's IRS Overhaul Provides Tax (and Comic) Relief by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Work Hard for Your Money and Get Kicked in the Teeth by S.K. Brown
- Black Menagerie: Growing Up Black in the Falls by Bill Bradberry
FEATURES
- Insight: Combat Depression by Learning Coping Skills that Work for You by Dianna Bruno
- Guest View: Economic Revival a Long Shot by Jim Copia

January 10 2001

EDITORIAL
- Daly, Joseph Continue to Overstay Welcome
LEAD STORIES
- Senecas See through Cordish's Lady Luck by Mike Hudson
- Chaos Rules in Newsroom as Gazette Chain Shrinks by Mike Hudson
- Lynne Cheney: VP Wife and Right-Wing Cultural Warrior by Rebecca Day
- British Real Villains in Breakdown of N. Ireland Good Friday Accord by Erin Conley
COLUMNS
- Local Pols Not Big Players in Pataki's Plan by Mike Hudson
- Bush Cabinet Falls Short of What America Deserves by Bill Gallagher
- Oppression Still Rampant in 2001 by Frank Thomas Croisdale
FEATURE
- Dumont Adds Spark to Sabres' Starting Line by Dan Murphy

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