An Open Letter to Mothers Facing Family Court
For every mother who feels unseen inside a courtroom, this is for you. By: Michelle Pelletier
The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box
On paper, the City Court race wasn’t a contest. Two open seats for Niagara Falls City Court judge. Two candidates – only two: Chief
Mayor’s Committee Paid for Myles Campaign Mailer, Prompting Ethics Questions
Mayor Robert M. Restaino financed a mailer for City Council candidate Bridgette V. Myles. The proof is in the corner, printed in plain type—the mayor’s
When Judges Punish for Crimes the Jury Rejected
Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges against him—racketeering and sex trafficking—after a grueling federal trial. Yet when he appeared before
Mayor Dodges Issue of Tree-Removal Work That Benefitted His Property and Neighbor’s
By Tony Farina If there are resident of Niagara Falls who believe the mayoral administration didn’t know a $20,000 change order to a tree-removal
Niagara Falls Continues to Struggle As Opportunities Give Way to Revenge Agenda
By Tony Farina The City of Niagara Falls might better be called the “City of Missed Opportunities’’ because it has a history failing to
Cellino Law Still Going Strong; Ross Cellino Very Special Leader
By Tony Farina When writing a story, not a news story when events help to set up the lead, the challenge is to find
Mayor Closes Rink After Vote Doesn’t go his Way
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. This past Wednesday, Niagara Falls City Council majority voted against awarding the operating contract for the
Most Cities Court Data Centers; Niagara Falls Is Blocking One
By Frank Parlato Most U.S. cities are rolling out the red carpet for AI data centers. Niagara Falls is trying to turn one away.
Niagara Falls Must Think Long Term as Rescue Funds Dry Up
By Tony Farina If you are living week-to-week on a paycheck, like many Americans, and suddenly win the lottery for $25,000, your fortunes would
Joe Mesi Takes to Ch. 4 Next Week To Talk About Exciting New Podcast Idea
By Tony Farina Joe Mesi, known to all of us in Western New York as “Baby” Joe Mesi, was a heroic figure in the
Back by Popular Demand: SoleTurn Returns to Hamburg Public House
By Tony Farina The awesome rock band SoleTurn will return to the Hamburg Public House in the lake for a return engagement on Friday
APHL Champions Support Current Hyde Park Rink Operator
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The contested Hyde Park Ice Pavilion operator contract was not on the City Council agenda