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January 16, 2026

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 the press conference announcing charges against his political

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January 15, 2026

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 heat was shut off while the temperature dropped

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

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

It began with a headline. On April 5, 2024, Politico published: “Sexual

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

Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls

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

Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls

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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Character Witnesses Describe Alon Alexander as Honest, Loyal, Loving

By Frank Parlato The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander with sex trafficking. According to the indictment, the brothers allegedly

August 8, 2025

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Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino’s Very Loud Anti-AI Crusade: Arena Dreams vs. a $1.5 Billion Future

By Frank Parlato Mayor Robert Restaino will do anything to stop artificial intelligence from coming to Niagara Falls. It’s a crusade. He wants an

August 8, 2025

Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls

Inside the Bail Hearing That Exposed Cracks in the Alexander Indictment

By Frank Parlato The Alexanders—Alon, Oren, and their older brother Tal—made their fortune brokering luxury real estate to celebrities and billionaires in New York,

August 7, 2025

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Emailgate: Staten Island DA McMahon Suffers Selective Amnesia, Forgets Decade-Long Feud with Luthmann

By Frank Parlato Richard Luthmann lives in Florida. The Staten Island DA, Michael McMahon, signed a felony criminal contempt complaint against Luthmann on July

August 2, 2025

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Staten Island DA McMahon Claims Fear for His Life Over Mass Email from Known Adversary

By Frank Parlato The Man Who Wasn’t a Stranger Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon filed a criminal complaint, alleging that he feared for

July 29, 2025

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Staten Island DA Says He Fears for His Safety/Life—Because of Email Sent on Substack; Perjury Suspected

By Frank Parlato Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon, 67, stated in a sworn complaint filed with the NYPD that he was “afraid for his safety/life”

July 25, 2025

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Carl Paladino: A Giant Footprint

By Tony Farina Carl Paladino says he has survived many cycles, ups and downs, but still goes to work every day, although he has

July 21, 2025

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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

Character Witnesses Describe Alon Alexander as Honest, Loyal, Loving

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino’s Very Loud Anti-AI Crusade: Arena Dreams vs. a $1.5 Billion Future

Inside the Bail Hearing That Exposed Cracks in the Alexander Indictment

Emailgate: Staten Island DA McMahon Suffers Selective Amnesia, Forgets Decade-Long Feud with Luthmann

Staten Island DA McMahon Claims Fear for His Life Over Mass Email from Known Adversary

Staten Island DA Says He Fears for His Safety/Life—Because of Email Sent on Substack; Perjury Suspected

Carl Paladino: A Giant Footprint

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