Niagara Falls is a Horror Show
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Downtown Niagara Falls has effectively become a garbage dump. We’ve all seen it as we
District Attorney John Flynn Stands by Accusations Against Pigeon Despite Lack of Physical Evidence, as Family Members Question Credibility of Teen Accuser
Erie County – Nearly two years ago, former Erie County Democratic Chairman, G. Steven Pigeon, was indicted on charges related to an alleged one-time
Gawel Raises Questions About Archie’s Role at Housing Authority
By Tony Farina Niagara Falls GOP City Council candidate Michael Gawel has raised questions in a Facebook post about Democratic council candidate Brian Archie’s
Uniquia Lewis: Fairness, Equality And Transparency
This article is part of a series highlighting the Black candidates currently running for office in the City of Niagara Falls, focusing specifically on
Is Restaino’s Centennial Park Raising Cain in the Polls?
With Crime So High, What Do We Have to Lose? By Ken Hamilton Niagara Falls, NY. What an unusual city we live in, especially
NFMMC Leads Niagara County in Preparation for Medicaid Doulas
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — “Everyone should have a doula,” noted one mother who birthed with a doula from the Every Woman & Child Counts
Transparency in Short Supply in Niagara Falls Government
By Tony Farina Mayoral GOP candidate Carl Cain said at Wednesday’s mayoral debate that open government is important to building good relationships with taxpayers.
Vincent Cauley: Sticking Up For The People
This article is part of a series highlighting the Black candidates currently running for office in the City of Niagara Falls. This article will
Carl Cain: The Smart Choice For Mayor
This article is part of a series highlighting the Black candidates currently running for office in the City of Niagara Falls. This article will
Very Little Common Ground in Political Debates
By Tony Farina The New York Coalition for Open Government has long called on Mayor Robert Restaino to stop calling so many special sessions
Erie County DA Bets on Teen’s Word Against Pigeon: Lack of DNA Evidence and Witnesses Complicates Case
Almost two years ago – in December, 2021 – Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced rape charges against Steve Pigeon. Next month, he
Behrens the Killer Appears to Flaunt Gun on Facebook before Murder
Convicted killer Gabriel Behrens, 22, of Niagara Falls was sentenced the other day to 32 years in state prison for several crimes including
Video: Restaino in Denial About Crime
If you believe Mayor Robert Restaino, the city’s never been safer; crime is down and all is right with the city and his administration.
Cauley Stresses Watchdog Role and Cooperation In Campaign for Niagara Falls City Council
By Tony Farina Politics is definitely in the air in Niagara Falls with the election just around the corner on Nov. 7. Two
Michael S. Gawel: The Experienced Choice for Niagara Falls City Council
Michael S. Gawel, a former councilman and current candidate for the City of Niagara Falls Council, has a clear vision for the future of
HUD Ignores FOIL Request, Appears to Help Mayor Keep His Financial Plans Secret
By Tony Farina Simply stated, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has now become part of the story of the competing
NFR Unveils $1.5 Billion Niagara Digital Campus Plans – Parcel 0 Deemed Essential for Project’s First Phase
Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) and Toronto-based developer Urbacon have unveiled a $1.5 billion plan for the first phase of the Niagara Digital Campus, a
Council Beats Back Tompkins Bid to Cut Ties With Law Firm Keeping Door Open for Possible Settlement Talks With NFR
By Tony Farina There was good news for the taxpayers at Wednesday’s Niagara Falls City Council meeting as lawmakers beat back a bid by
Opportunity for Niagara Falls Development at Hand With Millions in Jobs and Tax Money at Stake
By Tony Farina NFR’s development partner, Toronto-based Urbacon, last week released its site plan for the first phase of its $1.5 billion data center
Shadows of Scrutiny: A Closer Look at the Rape Accusation Against Veteran Political Strategist Steve Pigeon
From Politics to Personal Bonds I’ve known Steve Pigeon for over 25 years, and our association isn’t just professional. We’re friends. I knew him
