Archive for March, 2023
Nicki Clyne Leaves NXIVM’s Keith Raniere
Nicki Clyne: “I have come to certain realizations about my past decisions…I will no longer publicly support or try to free Keith Raniere.”
The Mayor is Watching You
Mayor Restaino launches Security Camera Rebate Program to include local Not-For-Profits Organizations (Niagara Falls, New York) March 30, 2023 ─ In an effort to help local business owners and not-for-profit organizations increase security at their property, Mayor Robert Restaino has launched a Security Camera Rebate Program to now include localRead More
The Right Side: Common Carrier Laws Can Rein In Big Tech
The Right Side Common Carrier Laws Can Rein In Big Tech and MSM By J. Gary DiLaura, Retired FBI Agent Columnist J. Gary DiLaura is a decorated Retired FBI Agent and author of the explosive new book “Action…FBI Crime Fighting the Way It Was!” Common Carrier Laws regulate, orRead More
Demetreus Nix’s Political Dispute with Mayor Restaino Takes a Criminal Turn
Demetreus Nix, a man with a troubled past, has once again found himself in hot water thanks to what may be a political vendetta against him.
Thursday Painter’s Gathering
Thursday, March 30th 10am-3pm STUDIO 120 Are you in need of some art inspiration and motivation in your life?? Then come join us! We are hosting a gathering to create together. Bring your own art supplies, your creativity, and your lunch. You are welcome to work on your own projectRead More
We asked AI-driven ChatGPT, “What ails Niagara Falls?”
We asked the online computer program ChatGPT, a new AI (artificial intelligence) “chatbot” available on the internet, to report back on our fair city’s dire circumstances. This is the question we posed: “What ails the city of Niagara Falls?” Remember, what follows was not written by a human being. We’veRead More
A Sneak Peek into an Alleged NF Drug Dealer’s Hidden Lair
Paonessa’s alleged drug den as it appeared on a recent real estate website “Nice doggy, Nice doggy” from Facebook On Saturday March 25, 2023, members of the Niagara Falls Police Department’s Narcotics Intelligence Division, supported by members of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force, executed a Search WarrantRead More
NF Memorial Day Parade returns, seeks Bands and Organizations to Participate
Yes, there will be a Memorial Day Parade 2023. On May 27th starting at 10:00 am, there will be a Memorial Day Parade in Niagara Falls. It will not be down Pine Avenue as in years past, but will run right through Hyde Park, down Robbins Drive from Linwood AvenueRead More
Entrepreneur Demetreus Nix Vows to Address City’s Neglected Issues as Mayor
At 36 years old, Demetreus Nix, a registered Democrat, has decided to run for mayor. His reason is simple. Says Nix, “The resources that we need in District 4 and District 6 are lacking. The money that the mayor wants to use for the Centennial Park project is moneyRead More
Niagara Sierra Club provides Reality Check on Gas Ban Hysteria
By John Szalasny, Executive Committee of the Niagara Group of the Sierra Club Kelley St. John recently became the first Climate Action Manager for the City of Buffalo. She just missed being in office to deal with the “Blizzard of the Century” in December, she may be heading forRead More
Baillie challenges Voccio for District 6 County Legislature Seat
It is official, I, Gaelan Baillie, have decided to run for office. I am seeking a seat on the County Legislature in the 6th district in the city of Niagara Falls. District 6 is a very special place to me. It is where I live, where my wife and IRead More
Falls Mayor Defines Forest Land as “Blight” in desperate Eminent Domain land grab
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
Public Hearing to address proposed Shoreline Trail on Niagara County waterfront
From the Niagara River Greenway Commission: “We’re so close to closing the gap in the Shoreline Trail in Niagara County! Come see the proposed off-road multi-use path next Wednesday at this public hearing.” When: Wednesday, March 22 from 4 pm to 6pm – presentation at 5 pm Where: Wheatfield CommunityRead More
Former Power Channy Ortiz drafted by Diamondbacks
Channy Ortiz, who played for the Niagara Power in 2021, was drafted by Major League Baseball last year. He was taken in round 14 by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ortiz hit .500 with a double and six RBI’s during his short stint with the Power. In a hot start to 2023Read More
County Legislator Chris Voccio announces Re-election Bid
As a guy who had a long and successful career in the private sector, and as someone who believes in term limits, I don’t want to be in government for a very long time. After serving four years on the City Council, one term, where I earned a reputation asRead More
Man Overcharged on Garbage Fee – City Refuses to Refund ** Update **
Editor’s note: This individual received a full refund on Friday, March 17. ************************************************************************ A Niagara Falls man, finding himself enmeshed in a Kafkaesque bureaucratic nightmare at the hands of Niagara Falls City government, has reached out to the Reporter in an attempt to rectify a situation which never should haveRead More
Greenpeace Co-Founder and Other Experts Reject Climate Change Claims
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
Become Whole – Regain Peace
Last month we addressed the topic of grief, and I made reference to a client who had buried “a part of herself” with her husband when he passed. I have done my own clinical research with hundreds of clients on the concept of “giving away parts of one’s self,” andRead More
NACC now accepting Applications for Exec Director position
Job Announcement: Executive Director The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center (“NACC”) seeks a transformative Executive Director in Niagara Falls, NY. The city of Niagara Falls has a diverse, tight-knit population of around 50,000. It is a tourist destination for over 9.5 million annual visitors because it is home to one ofRead More