Niagara Falls’s $200 Million Arena Rests on a Report That Forgot the Truth
By Frank Parlato A city on the edge of debt. A mayor with a vision. The feasibility report came. It said: Build it. It did not say how. Or who would
Mayor Restaino’s $850-a-Year Arena Tax Bomb for Every Niagara Falls Home
Niagara Falls, NY: Mayor Robert Restaino addressed the public via YouTube, promoting his Centennial Park project—a proposed $200 million arena. The vision was compelling—ice rinks and concerts, a city reborn under bright
Niagara Falls Arena Study: No Author, No Team, No Truth
By Frank Parlato The City of Niagara Falls, New York, retained the
Arena of Delusion: Niagara Falls Bets $200M on a Team That Doesn’t Exist – Study Proves it!
By Frank Parlato The City of Niagara Falls retained Sports Facilities Advisory
Well-Known Radio Veteran Joins WLVL on Monday With Talk Show
By Tony Farina Bill Yuhnke, an entrepreneur who is always looking for new talent for his many enterprises, has struck again, this time is
Myles Says City Council Not Balanced And Rewards the Mayor’s Chosen Few
By Tony Farina “We need to educate voters and help them hold their city leaders accountable,” says Donta Myles who is seeking a second
Cellino Law Continues to Deliver in Personal Injury Cases
By Tony Farina Like just about all of us, Ross Cellino has had his share of ups and downs but the personal injury law
Stay Ahead This Tax Season with Key Updates and Filing Tips: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD
MICHAEL S. GAWEL, CPA, JD NIAGARA BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING FILING STATUS Get ready for Taxes! It is January and Tax time is here. Niagara
Niagara Falls Council Deeply Divided
By Tony Farina The Niagara Falls City Council continues to squabble with Jim Perry winning a second consecutive term as chairman in a 3
SoleTurn Delivers Musical Magic to Bills Super Bowl Drive
By Tony Farina Will the Buffalo Bills finally bring home a Super Bowl title to their diehard fans who have loyally supported the team
Culture of Government Secrecy Continues in Niagara Falls and Across the State Despite Efforts by Open Government Group
Open Government Coalition Cites Perry for Bad Behavior By Tony Farina “All too often, government wants to conduct business behind closed doors, which is
What’s Next for Niagara Falls? Restaino’s Vision Just Words So Far
By Tony Farina Now that Mayor Robert Restaino has moved to have Niagara Falls go fully into the development of north Main St. and
SoleTurn Brings Their Great Sound to Tailgate Fun
By Tony Farina The popular rock band SoleTurn made their musical contribution to the Buffalo Bills tailgate partying last Sunday before the game against
Fixated and Furious: Restaino’s War Against NFR’s Development Plans
By Frank Parlato I saw Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino in one of his out-of-control states. Restaino appeared at a fundraising event for Glenn
$150M Fantasy? Restaino’s Arena Plan Crumbles Under Rising Costs
By Frank Parlato Escalating Costs of the Bills Stadium On November 15, 2024, the Buffalo Bills management confirmed the new Bills stadium will cost
Data Center is Best Path for Niagara Falls
By Tony Farina Even if you believe Mayor Robert Restaino’s heart is in the right place when it comes to rebuilding Niagara Falls, his
Niagara Falls Development Dreams in Limbo Despite Urban Renewal Agency Funds
By Tony Farina New York State has a structural budget deficit with a three-year budget gap of $13.9 billion projected and it is expected
Digital Campus Would Be a Lottery Win for Taxpayers
By Tony Farina The real measure of the economic benefits that would accrue to the city of Niagara Falls across the board with the
Niagara Falls Redevelopment is taking the next steps on a $1.5 billion plan to construct a massive data center campus in the City of Niagara Falls.
By Jacob Tierney The developer, which owns more than 140 acres in downtown Niagara Falls, plans to construct nine buildings – totaling 1.2 million
Legacy Project or Political Vendetta? Mayor Restaino’s Arena Plans Under Scrutiny Amid NFR Dispute
This is Part Two of a series on the eminent domain fight between Mayor Restaino and NFR. Read the first article here. Niagara Falls’
Eminent Domain Escalates: Restaino’s $150 Million Arena Plan Threatens $1.5 Billion AI Data Center
An incredible battle is underway in Niagara Falls, NY. The battleground is a 10-acre piece of vacant land. The fight is over what the
Essential Deductions Every Landlord Should Know: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD
By Michael S. Gawel, JD, CPA Rental Income For Niagara Falls resident’s rental income is one of the most common forms of taxable income
Niagara Falls Redevelopment Files Application for Planned Unit District (PUD) for $1.5 Billion Niagara Digital Campus
Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) announced Thursday that it has filed a full application with the City of Niagara Falls for a Negotiated Planned Development
Mayor’s Vision Not a Good Deal for Anybody
By Tony Farina There are no takers so far to invest in Restaino’s dream project, including New York State, leaving Niagara Falls taxpayers the
