Justice Carter, an administrative judge in Western New York, hears arguments on the disqualification of DA John Flynn in Steve Pigeon’s case.

Jennifer Marie LaMoy almost ran for Niagara Falls City Council.  She gives readers a little insight into the world of political petitions and the Board of Elections.  By Jennifer Marie LaMoy I made the decision on Friday, March 9, 2023, to begin the petition process for the position of NiagaraRead More

One of the most persuasive arguments Mayor Robert Restaino has in his fight to force Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC (NFR) to sell 10 acres of its land to the City through eminent domain is that NFR isn’t serious about developing the land. That the company only spoke about developing theRead More

The ongoing dispute between the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) over a 10-acre plot of land may prove pivotal in this year’s mayoral election. Mayor Robert Restaino, up for reelection, has chosen this issue as his primary focus, despite its unpopularity among voters due to theRead More

Nicki Clyne: “I have come to certain realizations about my past decisions…I will no longer publicly support or try to free Keith Raniere.”

Last week, Niagara Falls residents gathered in the city council chambers for the third public hearing on Mayor Robert Restaino’s idea for a Centennial Park. It was clear from the speakers that there is opposition to Mayor Restaino’s plan to use eminent domain to take 10 acres of forest landRead More

BY J GARY DILAURA I start this column with an explanation. I wrote a fact-based column loaded with facts regarding the fact that the left wants to do away with fossil fuels, not because we have a replacement system ready to take over for the 85% of the grid electricity thatRead More

SZWEDO CALLS FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Niagara Falls community leader James Szwedo is calling for citizens’ participation in a public hearing that could have a lasting impact on the city’s future. The hearing, scheduled for March 13th at 6 PM, at Niagara Falls City Hall, is expected to pit private landownerRead More

Mayor Robert Restaino’s proposed Centennial Park project sparks controversy By Ken Cosentino I must preface this by stating my opinion regarding the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI). I have a strong friendship with the Mothers of the Seneca Nation, a group recognized by the SNI constitution of 1848.  Through thisRead More

NIX FOR MAYOR! Make Niagara Falls Great Again! Demetreus Nix wants to make the entire City of Niagara Falls Great. Not just LaSalle and DeVeaux, but Garden Highland and the South End. He filed notice with the Niagara County Board of Elections that he will run for Niagara Falls mayor.Read More

NFR Fights Back Against City of Niagara Falls’ Attempt to Take Private Property: Alleges Violation of Comprehensive Plan Challenges City’s Eminent Domain Attempt in Appellate Court   Brief alleges City manufactured new “blight” allegation despite the fact that the well-manicured, wooded parcel is properly maintained and has never been soRead More

Niagara Falls Mayor Pursues Eminent Domain Lawsuit for Centennial Park Project Despite Opposition from Landowner Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino is pursuing an eminent domain lawsuit to acquire Parcel 0 for the construction of Centennial Park, an events center, parking ramp, and a small park. He faces opposition from NiagaraRead More

THE RIGHT SIDE By J. GARY DILAURA Retired, FBI. IS CLIMATE CHANGE A FRAUD OR CAN WE CONTROL MOTHER NATURE? I BELIEVE WE NEED A REMINDER OF THE FACTS…THE FAIRY TALES ARE OUT OF CONTROL! ENERGY In 2005, the largest oil reserve IN THE WORLD was discovered…THE GREEN RIVER OILRead More

In response to my story: Seneca Casino Director Charged With Felony Against Ex-Employee/Lover, I got a lot of Keith John supporters, primarily anonymous, condemning Carrie Kearns, saying she is solely at fault and being a nutcase too. I was also blamed for writing the story based on court documents andRead More

The following is an announcement by former Niagara Falls Councilmember Glenn Choolokian. He is running for mayor. As a Democrat, he will run against Mayor Robert Restaino in the democratic primary. By Glenn Choolokian As a former Niagara Falls business owner, former council member and a lifelong resident of theRead More

Odd Taking The plan is undoubtedly unique. Mayor Robert Restaino plans to use New York State courts to take 10 acres of land in the south end of Niagara Falls from a private company, which has national implications. To begin with, the mayor will try to take the land fromRead More

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert M. Restaino is seeking to purchase a 10-acre plot of land from Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC (NFR) to develop Centennial Park, a $150 million project of a 7000-seat events center, a parking ramp, and a small park. Mayor’s proposed Centennial Park. NFR has other plans forRead More

The controversy is far from over. It is between a mayor of a dwindling city of 43,000, down from 100,000 in 1960, a city with a famous name – once the Power City, the Honeymoon Capital of the World, now dead broke. And a development company backed by billionaires whoRead More

Mayor to Hold 3rd Public Hearing in March on Parcel ‘0’ as ‘Plans Shift’ Niagara Falls, NY: On February 9, Mayor Robert Restaino convened a special meeting of the Niagara Falls City Council to advance his plans to develop Centennial Park. All five council members were present. The mayor’s $150Read More

The following is part #7 on the topic of Parcel 0 and the contentious battle over its development waged between Mayor Robert Restaino and Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC.  A 12-acre site on John Daley Blvd and Falls St, Parcel 0 is located in the southern end of Downtown Niagara Falls,Read More