Niagara Reporter-

December 15, 2025

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 District Attorney John Flynn. In one, Flynn brought

Featured·Niagara County·Niagara Falls

November 13, 2025

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 travel addiction was born in Niagara Falls in

The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box

On paper, the City Court race wasn’t a contest. Two open seats

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

Mayor Robert M. Restaino financed a mailer for City Council candidate Bridgette

No Pool Party: NY Officials Take Man’s Pet Alligator by Force

About 20 armed officers in full body armor led by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation raided the Hamburg, NY, home of

March 22, 2024

Community News·Featured·News

‘Under The Spell of Its Weirdness’ – Charles Burchfield Records His Impressions of a Partial Solar Eclipse

By Bill Cliff From his own experience of a solar eclipse, Buffalo’s premier painter has left us distinctive signs to look for as we

March 22, 2024

Community News

Packed House Expected Saturday for SoleTurn at Sportsmen’s Tavern

By Tony Farina The rock band SoleTurn is expecting a great house on Saturday night, March 23, for their concert at the legendary Sportsmen’s

March 22, 2024

Community News·Featured

Money Keeps on Flowing at Batavia Downs Gaming

By Tony Farina The bundles of money keep flowing to patrons at Batavia Downs Gaming. The week ending March 2 was best ever credits

March 21, 2024

Community News·Local News

Another Look at SoleTurn Before Concert Saturday Night

By Tony Farina If you remember songs like Always Something to Remind Me and Crazy for You, you are sure to enjoy the music

March 16, 2024

Community News·Featured

Rock Burger Opens With Great Burger

By Tony Farina The Rock Burger more than lived up to expectations on Thursday at the Player’s Club at 328 Niagara St., in Niagara

March 15, 2024

Community News·Local News

Another Big Bundle of Joy on Saturday at Batavia Downs Gaming

By Tony Farina Just a quick reminder that there will be a $5,000 drawing on Saturday, March 16, at Batavia Downs Gaming for the

March 14, 2024

Community News

Rock Burger Going Back Home to Player’s Club To Offer One of the Best Burgers in the State, Starting Thursday

By Tony Farina If you are looking for one of the best burgers in the state, you can find Rock Burger in its

March 11, 2024

Community News·Featured

SoleTurn Will Have Great Musical Show at Sportsmen’s Tavern on March 23

By Tony Farina If you are of sound mind and can put your cell phone aside for a few hours, you may be able

March 10, 2024

Community News·Featured·Local News

Shell Shocked: Niagara’s Not-So-Historic Turtle Taken Off Table

Cultural Appropriation Fails in Falls Council rejects faulty proposal to force faded Turtle building to remain ‘preserved’ Niagara Falls, NY—Common sense prevailed as the

March 8, 2024

Community News·Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls

Another Record-Breaking Return at Batavia Downs

By Tony Farina Chairman and CEO Henry Wojtaszek announced on Tuesday that it was another record week and weekend at Batavia Downs Gaming, fueled

February 27, 2024

Community News·Featured

Niagara Falls’ Fight to Make Concrete ‘Turtle’ a Landmark Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

Niagara Falls, NY – During a meeting on Feb. 1, Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Commission members voted to designate the long-vacant Turtle building as

February 20, 2024

Community News·Local News

Henry and Caroline Wojtaszek Receive Statewide Recognition

By Tony Farina City & State New York is once again highlighting New York’s political power couples in honor of Valentine’s Day and among

February 13, 2024

Community News

GUEST VIEW: Historic status doesn’t solve Turtle’s problems

By Roger Trevino Unfortunately, the Niagara Gazette’s article on Friday regarding the Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Commission supporting efforts to designate the Turtle building

February 8, 2024

Community News·Local News·Niagara Falls