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December 23 2002

December 23 2002

EDITORIAL
- Who's in Charge of City Streets?
LEAD STORY
- Seneca Niagara Casino Marks Dawn of New Era for Downtown by David Staba
COLUMNS
- One Good Cop Gets a Beating Over Botched Breakout by Mike Hudson
- Guest View: Virgin Mary Important Figure in Islamic Theology and Muslim Life by Amelia Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Like a Gift From a Magi, or Something by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Looking Forward to a Wacky 2003 by David Staba
- A Disneyesque Try at Book-Buying by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Bill Gates, Microsoft and the Death of Communication Between Humans by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bills Finish Quietly as Rest of League Sizzles by David Staba
- Billstuff: Bills Never Quite Close the Gap in Green Bay by David Staba

December 17 2002

EDITORIAL
- Ugly Politics Again for Our Legislature
LEAD STORIES
- Elia Serving as Stumbling Block for Senecas, Development Here by Mike Hudson
- Publisher Looking for Moving Man, Employees Looking for New Jobs by Mike Hudson and David Staba
COLUMNS
- Touchy Journalists Should Probably Go and Get Real Jobs by Mike Hudson
- Senator Lott, Cardinal Law a Couple of Obsolete but Dangerous Clowns by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Individual Privacy First Casualty in Burgeoning War Against Terrorism by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Mayor May be Target of State Probe by David Staba
- Christmas Spirit No Stranger Here by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Snow Shoveling Good Work for Kids by Bill Bradberry
LOCAL HISTORY
- Banker to Washington, Morris Had Connection to Niagara Falls Region by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- It's Murder at Buffalo's Studio Arena by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Survives Late Flutie Scare by David Staba

December 10 2002

EDITORIAL
- Senecas Show Local Pols How It's Done
LEAD STORIES
- Falls Woman Recalls Night of Terror by Mike Hudson
- Lo, How the Once-Mighty Have Fallen by David Staba
COLUMNS
- You Never Know Who You're Going to Run into Here by Mike Hudson
- King of Cover-Ups, Kissinger Poor Choice to Lead 9/11 Investigations by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Turn off the TV and Read a Book, Why Don't You? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Good Things Happening at Old NFHS by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Judge Porter's Literary Legacy by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- 'Music for a New World' Delightful by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Bills Make Sequel Worth Missing by David Staba

December 3 2002

EDITORIAL
- Paul Colangelo Wins, Falls Taxpayers Lose
LEAD STORIES
- Local 91's Man on Bridge Commission Targeted in Federal Investigation by Mike Hudson
- Elia's Petulance Costs Taxpayers (Again) by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Chris Glynn Should Reveal Real Reasons for Tourism Merger by Mike Hudson
- Canadian Auto Workers Show How Labor Management Game is Played by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Childhood Tale of Great Snowy Owl Really Wasn't All Warm and Fuzzy by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Falls Never Leaves Blood Flowing Through Natives by Bill Bradberry
- Turkey Carcasses Abound for Celebrities, Jocks and Politicians by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Unanimous Decision Proves Elusive by David Staba
FILM REVIEW
- Artist's Bio-Pic Captures Her Essense by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bills Flip Back the Calendar to Keep Season's Final Quarter Interesting by David Staba

November 26 2002

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Elia's Bold Stance on Tourism
LEAD STORY
- Plenty of Reasons to be Thankful Here During This Holiday Season by David Staba and Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Just a Few Reasons Why Niagara Falls Isn't Really So Bad by Mike Hudson
- Bush Administration Has Long Ignored Saudi Links to Terrorism by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Found -- Vampire Fish by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Black Schoolchildren are Being Cheated, Says Teacher by Bill Bradberry
- Toys in the Hood by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Even Writers Know How to Give Thanks by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Like Many, Augustus Porter Had Good Reason to Dislike the Brits by Bob Kostoff
BOOK REVIEW
- Berg True to Form with New Novel by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Dismal Defeat Dashes December Dreams by David Staba

November 19 2002

LEAD STORY
- Downtown Development Taking Off? by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Going to War for Fun and Profit by Mike Hudson
- Guest View: Clinton, McAuliffe Responsible for Current Disarray Among Democrats by Joe Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Capt. Ralph Kaufman, American Hero, Trusted Friend Remembered by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Mackenna Avenue Politics More Than Hiding Behind a Phony Mask by Bill Bradberry
- Unbelievable Situations a Feature of Famous Sitcoms by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Empty Overtime 'Victory' Points Out Elia's Vulnerability Come November by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Tom Welch, Politician, Poet by Bob Kostoff
FEATUREs
- Battaglia Shines on Big Screen
- 'Nutcracker' Bigger, Better Than Ever by Ellen S. Comerford
BOOK REVIEWS
- Oates Just Keeps Cranking Them Out by Ellen S. Comerford
- Local Author Chronicles History of Wrestling in WNY by David Staba
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bonehead Blunders Botch Bills Bid by David Staba

November 12 2002

EDITORIAL
- Forgotten Arrest Raises Questions
LEAD STORY
- Carbide Graphite Leaving City, Workers Stuck With Mismanagement Tab by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Public Safety Too Important to be Left to Elia's Whim by Mike Hudson
- Democratic Debacle Shows Paucity of Leadership, Direction and Ideas by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: A Perspective on Strawberries and the Seneca Casino Deal by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Democrats Should Stop Whining, Start to Focus on the Real Issues by Bill Bradberry
- Little Utah Girl's Balloon Makes Incredible Journey by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Pataki Promises Starting to Unravel Now That Election Day's Behind Us by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- From Farm Lad to General; Lockport's Flagler Recalled by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Life of Blues Legend Alberta Hunter is Topic of "Cookin' at the Cookery' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Possible Playoff Run Big Step Up from Buffalo's 2001 Horror Show by David Staba

November 5 2002

EDITORIAL
- When Will the Madness End?
LEAD STORIES
- Charges Starting to Stick Against Laborers Local 91 'Goon Squad' by David Staba
- Showdown Brewing Here Over Mayor's Public Safety Cutbacks by Mike Hudson
- Muto Mentor David Tedder Arrested After Investigation by FBI and IRS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Thank God That Election Season is Over by Mike Hudson
- Neither Party Offers Leadership or Inspiring Choice in the Voting Booth by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: VA Takes Gulf War Syndrome Seriously by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: All of Our Voices Must be Heard by Bill Bradberry
- Murder by Numbers is Latest Shortcut to Fame by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Buffalo Niagara Partnership Plays the Race Card on this Election Day by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- State Has History of Taking Indian Land by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- James Allen Exhibit at Castellani Focuses on Issues of War, Aging by Ellen S. Comerford
GUEST VIEW
- Administration Slashing City Jobs at Worst Possible Time by Marc F. Merino
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Bills Abandon Bledsoe in Blowout by David Staba

October 29 2002

LEAD STORIES
COLUMNS
- Bush's Chicken Hawks Advocating Sending Another Generation to War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Experts Disagree on Mafia Strength by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Television Brought the World Into Niagara Falls Homes in Early '50s by Bill Bradberry
- New Costumes to be Seen this Halloween by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Golisano's Late Charge Adds Some Life to Governor's Race by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- It Was the Senecas' Land to Begin With by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Modigliani Exhibit Displays Rare Genius by Ellen S. Comerford
- Book Review: Characters Carry New Packer Novel by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bills Settling Into Victory Routine by David Staba

October 22 2002

EDITORIAL
- City Stuck with United Office Bill
LEAD STORIES
- Boniello Warns Elia of Fines, Jail for Continuing Splash Park Violations by Mike Hudson
- Wojtaszek's Quest for Congressional Seat Marked by Ambition, High Hopes by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- 'American Gigolo' on Slaughter's Side by Mike Hudson
- Why Isn't North Korea a Major Problem? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Smallpox Threat No Laughing Matter by John Hanchette
- Minor Theft Shows Need for Major Attitude Adjustment by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Bogus 'Candidates' Night' Bars Some by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Hathaway Steals Lewiston's Newspaper by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Irish Dance Focus of Castellani Exhibit by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Mesi Looks Outstanding in Izon Defeat by David Staba
- Billstuff: Buffalo Pounces on Wounded Dolphins by David Staba

October 15 2002

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Manages to Get Sued, Tick Off Senecas on Same Day
LEAD STORIES
- Local 91, Bridge Commission Team Up to Annihilate Successful Lewiston Business by Mike Hudson
- Two Hundred Attend Prozeralik Meeting by Mike Hudson
- Chamber Head Newman Caught in Blatant Act of Stupidity, Mendacity by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Como Lunch Fit for a King by Mike Hudson
- Corporate Corruption Starts at Top by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Washington Sniper Holds City at Bay as Murderous Rampage Continues by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Walter Bulka's Time Machine by Bill Bradberry
- A Puzzling Look at Reporter History by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: NFTA, Partnership No Better For Buffalo Than for Niagara Falls by David Staba
SPORTS
- Friday Night Fights Put WNY in Middle of Boxing Spotlight by David Staba
- Billstuff: Bumbling Bills Bounce Back, Pull Out Win After Blase Beginning in Houston by David Staba

October 8 2002

EDITORIAL
- A Little Skepticism on Cordish Development
LEAD STORIES
- Political Appointees Rewarded as City Suffers Under 2003 Elia Budget by David Staba
- A Letter to our Readers from Reporter Publisher Bruce Battaglia
COLUMNS
- Prozeralik Sets Town Meeting by Mike Hudson
- Visitors Celebrate Joys of Montreal by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Southern Tier Evening Features an Uncloudy Day, a Night to Remember by John Hanchette
- Inner Child Can Help You Be a Winner at the Game of Life by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Elia's Re-election Hopes Rated from Slim to None and Sharks are Circling by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Prominent Local Businessman, Trott Served on Library, Education Boards by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Niagara University Theatre Presents 'My Fair Lady' Throughout October by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bledsoe Breaks Down, Barely, Under Weight of Carrying Putrid Bills Defense by David Staba

October 1 2002

EDITORIAL
- Do-Nothing State Agency Accomplishing Nothing
LEAD STORIES
- Power Struggle on Seneca Nation Crucial to Future of Niagara Falls by David Staba and Mike Hudson
- Jilted Sweetwater Victims Furious Over Muto's Lavish Las Vegas Estate by Mike Hudson
- Gazette, Buffalo Carpetbaggers Hit as Citizens Rally for Falls Progress by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- It's Not the Economy, Stupid, It's the Stupid War with Saddam by Mike Hudson
- Oily Characters Campaign for War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Thank Bureaucrats for Sept. 11 Terror by John Hanchette
- Time to Make a Difference by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Blunder Nearly Becomes a Disaster by David Staba
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bills Get Ridiculous with Sublime Win by David Staba
- Ventry's Pro Debut Unusual by David Staba

September 24 2002

EDITORIAL
- Elia, Colangelo Try to Keep Stiff Upper Lips
LEAD STORIES
- Airport Deal Better Than Cintra's by Mike Hudson
- Feds Deny Connection Between Nicoletti, Vitagliano Investigations by Mike Hudson
- Confiscation of Newsletter Touches Off Firestorm on Rez by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Granieri, Mocniak Are Selling Falls Down the River by Mike Hudson
- Baby-Killing Hoax Led to First War in Iraq, Now Comes the Rematch by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Country Living is the Life for Me by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Falls Expatriates Happy for Current Revival in Their Hometown by Bill Bradberry
- Women Receive Harsh Punishment Under Feudal Fundamentalist Codes by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Lackawanna Terror Suspects Have Possible Ties to Cigarette Smuggling by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Thousands Mourned Whitney by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Catch 'Streetcar' at Studio Arena Theatre by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Makes Negativity Tricky, Even After Another Tough Defeat by David Staba
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY
- John Prozeralik Asks Community -- Boycott Niagara Gazette Now! by John Prozeralik

September 17 2002

EDITORIAL
- It's Time to Get Our Airport Back
LEAD STORIES
- Legal Dragon Jeopardizes Wishful Pataki Plan for Downtown Giveaway by David Staba
- Seneca Nation Strife Throws Casino Hopes into Code Orange Alert Here by Mike Hudson
- Home Invasion Suspect Tied to Nicoletti Arrest by Mike Hudson
- Reporter Web Site Logs 100,000 Visits
COLUMNS
- Elia, Slaughter, Erck Vying for Booby Prizes by Mike Hudson
- 'Chainsaw' Al Undisputed King of Greed, Corruption and Creepiness by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: From Pie Charts to Pulitzers, Neuharth's Baby Survives and Thrives, 20 Years On by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Choices We Make Have Consequences by Bill Bradberry
- Test Your Common Sense by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Our Man at the Times on the Trail of the Lackawanna Five by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- War and Hardship Threats to Olcott's Early Settlers by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Exhibit Highlights Area Artists' Works by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Bledsoe Takes Aerial Show on Road by David Staba

September 10 2002

EDITORIAL
- Seneca Nation Race to Decide Falls' Fate?
LEAD STORIES
- Fraud, Intimidation Made Local 91 Members March to Butch's Tune by Mike Hudson
- Friends, Colleagues Mourn DelSignore by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Some Things Don't Seem as Important as They Once Did by Mike Hudson
- Forget Saddam, Get Saudis by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Reporting on the Unimaginable by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Jury Duty Leads to Questioning Fate by Bill Bradberry
- Casino Questions Continue by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: New Nightclub Brightens Main; Civisca Begins Run in Buffalo by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Ellicott Left Mark on Area by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Barrie's 'Old Lady' a Gem at Shaw by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Football Returns in Spectacular Fashion by David Staba

September 3 2002

EDITORIAL
- Wojtaszek Candidacy Good for Region
LEAD STORIES
- Heart of City's Past, Future Show Shortcomings of Gov't Planning by David Staba
- Kostoff Joins Staff; Croisdale Syndicated
COLUMNS
- Cheryl Cicero Fired as 91 Sec'y by Mike Hudson
- Ashcroft's Shameful Civil Rights Record Challenged by Appeals Court Judge by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Charges, Surcharges Add Up to Telephone Chaos and Huge Bills by John Hanchette
- Heartless Hotel Spoils Vacation by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Give Right-Wing Nutjobs a Chance to Do Something Useful, For Once by S.K. Brown
LOCAL HISTORY
- Construction Site of Griffon Disputed by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Will 2002 Bills Be Any Improvement? by David Staba