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March 26, 2026

Erie County’s Poor May Lose Their Lawyers

By Frank Parlato Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz wants to replace or drastically reduce the Assigned Counsel Program with either a government-run public defender’s office or an expansion of the Legal Aid

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March 15, 2026

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

By Frank Parlato Please stop an insane mayor from destroying the city with a hockey arena that the city cannot afford. He’ll do it if he can. He wants a legacy, maybe.

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

ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — A jailed Erie County man has filed papers

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

While the state debates how to regulate a booming industry, the mayor

Dyster ‘Surprised’ Council on Tentative Fire Union Deal

By Tony Farina It appears that Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster may sometimes need to be reminded that municipal government is more than just

April 7, 2017

News·Niagara Falls

Cancemi Excited About School District’s Progress, Wants Another Term as Board President

By Tony Farina Retired Niagara Falls special education teacher James Cancemi is seeking his third five-year term as president of the Niagara Falls

April 7, 2017

News·Niagara Falls

Ortt Says He Was Victim in Grand Jury Appearance

By Tony Farina State Sen. Robert Ott (R.- North Tonawanda) is keeping up his offensive against State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman this week,

April 2, 2017

News

Gaming Dispute Takes Back Seat to Budget

By Tony Farina The developing crisis between the Seneca Nation and the state in the gaming dispute over revenue sharing payments is taking a

April 2, 2017

News

Goat Island Lodge Plan Could Be Coming Soon

By Tony Farina It was only a few weeks ago that the state plan to build a “world-class lodge” on Goat Island State Park

April 2, 2017

News

State Grand Jury Focusing on Maziarz Campaign Fund

I reported last October that the State Attorney General’s office was focusing squarely on the campaign account of former State Sen. George Maziarz and

March 2, 2017

News

Goat Island lodge’s long journey from “Small Inn” to huge Tourist Resort

It started out small, then got bigger, much bigger, thanks to the efforts of USA Niagara. First brought to light in a largely-overlooked 2014

March 2, 2017

Niagara Falls

Delaware North assured of Niagara Lodge thanks to Campaign Contributions to Cuomo

Eight – by some accounts, nine – million tourists visit Niagara Falls State Park every year. They access the world-famous attraction from two directions

March 2, 2017

Niagara Falls

USA Niagara promotes Niagara Lodge with images linked to Delaware North

If there were any remaining doubts in anyone’s mind that the proposed Niagara Lodge on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park is earmarked

March 2, 2017

Niagara Falls

Lots of Mystery Surrounds Goat Island Lodge Plan

What did Sam Hoyt say to Dennis Virtuoso last Tuesday in a phone call to convince the Niagara County legislator from Niagara Falls to

March 2, 2017

Niagara Falls

Flach to Challenge Virtuoso

A decorated Iraq war veteran and the owner of the Gorge View Hostel has announced his candidacy for the 6th District Niagara County Legislative

March 2, 2017

News

Verel Begins Second Term as President of Judges and Police Conference

Martial Arts Hall of Fame member A. J. Verel will be sworn in for his second term as president of the Judges and Police

February 23, 2017

Community News

Dyster’s position on Cuomo’s lodge assures Placement in Pantheon of Great Leaders

Gov. Cuomo’s proposed “lodge” on Goat Island in the Niagara Falls State Park has been met with swift, unequivocal and forceful public opposition

February 23, 2017

State DEC greenwashes Delaware North so-called “Improvements” to State Park

The very survival of the human race is being threatened by global warming, air and water pollution, overpopulation, natural resource depletion, loss of biodiversity,

February 16, 2017

Niagara Falls

“Buffalo Olmsted” rolls over for Cuomo, Delaware North $$$

It’s no secret why the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, one of the largest, most prominent and influential local non-profit community organizations in Western New

February 16, 2017

Niagara Falls