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Albany Wants to Manage Data Centers. Restaino Is Trying to Kill One

While the state debates how to regulate a booming industry, the mayor of its poorest city is fighting to destroy a $1.5 billion project

February 18, 2026

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Roger Stone Helped Take Down NXIVM — He Was Never Part of It

As the journalist who broke the NXIVM branding story and played a role in exposing Keith Raniere’s criminal enterprise, I want to explain the

February 1, 2026

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 8: The Black Journalist Flynn Couldn’t Silence

The only Black reporter trying to cover the exoneration of two Black men wrongfully prosecuted by John Flynn’s uncle was barred at the door.

January 20, 2026

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The Flynn Doctrine, Part 7: No Bail for His Accuser, No Charges for the Priests

900 Victims. Zero Prosecutions. The Diocese of Buffalo and the DA Who Protected It Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said it at

January 16, 2026

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Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

By Frank Parlato Ryan Flynn was moved out of Delta unit. For weeks he had lived without running water in his 5×7 cell. The

January 15, 2026

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The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

By Frank Parlato Kevin O’Leary stood at the podium at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., and declared the obvious to anyone paying

January 15, 2026

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How Politico Got It Wrong: Eight Anonymous Sources, Zero Verification

It began with a headline. On April 5, 2024, Politico published: “Sexual harassment allegations made against top Biden nuclear official.” Frank Rose had been

January 15, 2026

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The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser

By Frank Parlato Complaint names judge’s prior professional ties to former DA On January 7, 2026, John Rendina filed a formal ethics complaint with

January 12, 2026

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PART 1: The Man Who Jailed 46 People Over a Cell Phone Now Runs Niagara Falls

Shortly after 9:00 AM on March 11, 2005, Judge Robert Restaino took the bench in Niagara Falls City Court. Approximately 70 people filled the

January 12, 2026

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‘Publish or I Die’: Ryan Flynn’s Hunger Strike After Accusing His Cousin, Former District Attorney John Flynn

By Frank Parlato Ryan Flynn called me from Erie County Holding Center last night and told me he’s going to die there. “I’m going

January 5, 2026

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Held Without Bail, Without Heat, Without Water: Ryan Flynn Speaks from Jail About His Cousin Former DA John Flynn

By Frank Parlato The Flynn Doctrine “Grandfathered In” Ryan Flynn Describes Jail Conditions While Held Without Bail This is the third installment in a

December 31, 2025

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Former DA John Flynn’s Accuser Speaks From Jail as Case File Reveals New Details

By Frank Parlato PART 2: The Flynn Doctrine Ryan Flynn Speaks: Two Accusations, Double Standard On December 15, I published a story about former

December 27, 2025

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Former DA John Flynn Accused of Child Sexual Abuse by Cousin; He Prosecuted Pigeon on Similar, Uncorroborated Charges

By Frank Parlato THE FLYNN DOCTRINE — AND THE MAN NOW CAUGHT IN IT By Frank Parlato Two cases center on former Erie County

December 15, 2025

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Niagara Falls is a Sinking Ship

By Dave Seminara I’m a mad traveler who has visited 85 countries and is never happier than when I’m in an unfamiliar place. My

November 13, 2025

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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

November 10, 2025

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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

November 3, 2025

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Restaino’s Power Play: Tuesday’s Vote Will Decide If Niagara Falls Still Has a Council

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — On Tuesday, voters will decide whether the City Council becomes an independent check on Mayor Robert M. Restaino—or continues to

November 2, 2025

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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.

September 21, 2025

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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

September 12, 2025

The Lone Juror Who Hung the State

By Frank Parlato 1 Twelve men and women, drawn from the people. The judge, robed in black, tells the twelve: “Your duty is to

September 1, 2025

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Poloncarz’s $40 Million Lie: The Numbers He Never Corrected

Erie County’s Poor May Lose Their Lawyers

Mayor Restaino’s $200 Million Arena: A Monument to Himself, a Bill for You

Jailed Whistleblower’s Federal Filing Alleges Hochul Affair, Erie County Retaliation

Albany Wants to Manage Data Centers. Restaino Is Trying to Kill One

Roger Stone Helped Take Down NXIVM — He Was Never Part of It

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 8: The Black Journalist Flynn Couldn’t Silence

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 7: No Bail for His Accuser, No Charges for the Priests

Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

How Politico Got It Wrong: Eight Anonymous Sources, Zero Verification

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser

PART 1: The Man Who Jailed 46 People Over a Cell Phone Now Runs Niagara Falls

‘Publish or I Die’: Ryan Flynn’s Hunger Strike After Accusing His Cousin, Former District Attorney John Flynn

Held Without Bail, Without Heat, Without Water: Ryan Flynn Speaks from Jail About His Cousin Former DA John Flynn

Former DA John Flynn’s Accuser Speaks From Jail as Case File Reveals New Details

Former DA John Flynn Accused of Child Sexual Abuse by Cousin; He Prosecuted Pigeon on Similar, Uncorroborated Charges

Niagara Falls is a Sinking Ship

The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box

Mayor’s Committee Paid for Myles Campaign Mailer, Prompting Ethics Questions

Restaino’s Power Play: Tuesday’s Vote Will Decide If Niagara Falls Still Has a Council

Most Cities Court Data Centers; Niagara Falls Is Blocking One

Joe Mesi Takes to Ch. 4 Next Week To Talk About Exciting New Podcast Idea

The Lone Juror Who Hung the State

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