When Will the Celebrations Resume?
The global economy has taken a shellacking in recent months, but the full extent of the damage is far from done. Subdued celebrations on Independence Day are testament to the effects of
NXIVM ‘Cult’ named as part of the reason Dalai Lama suspends secretary Lama Tenzin Dhonden
The Dalai Lama’s secretary, Lama Tenzin Dhonden, has been suspended. High ranking members of The Dalai Lama’s Tibetan government in exile say that Lama Tenzin faced an internal investigation after accusations surfaced about an
Letter to the Editor
30 October 2017 Dear Editor, As this election comes to a close,
County Legislature Will Likely Remain in GOP Hands While Some Contests Promise Closeness, Experts See ‘Status Quo’ Election
Tuesday’s countywide election is likely to produce the same 11-4 split, with
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 7; WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8; TUESDAY, NOV. 21
MORINELLO STAFF TO HOLD NOVEMBER MOBILE OFFICE HOURS The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Guest View
“I don’t make jokes,” Will Rogers wrote, “I just watch the government and report the facts.” I’ve written often about the lack of transparency,
Guest Commentary on the New York State Constitutional Convention Call
Chances are good that the folks reading this have already heard that on the back of the November 7 ballot they will be asked
Museums of Niagara Association (MONA) To Hold First Friday Event at Old Fort Erie
Fort Erie, ON – As part of the Museums of Niagara Association (MONA) First Fridays public awareness campaign, The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce that
100 YEARS OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE. GO CYNDY AND CELIA!
Fellow Islanders, The year 2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of women in New York State gaining the right to vote. When you vote on
Be Grand
Dear Islanders, The two Town Councilmen who are leaving office, Ray Billica and Chris Aronica, wrote a letter last week. Their message, essentially, was
Cardiac-Stroke Care unit construction enters final stages at Memorial Medical Center
Construction at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s new $4.3 million Cardiac/Stroke Care Unit is entering its final stages and members of the nursing staff
Physician assistants join Memorial primary care team
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center recently welcomed two physician assistants to its growing team of primary care providers. Both are now seeing patients at
Making Your Vote for “Any Two” Really Count in Lewiston
This year is an “off” year as far as state and federal elections are concerned. In a year such as this, on a local
COUNTY LEADERS TO TALK PISTOL RECERTIFICATION:
Jastrzemski, Legislators Planning Meetings in Lewiston, North Tonawanda to Address Public Questions, Assist with Process LEWISTON—County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski is planning to
Letter to the Editor
A local man was recently convicted of criminal possession of 3 high capacity magazines complete with 17 rounds of ammunition in each. The conviction
BRANDING Part 2: Cult receives attention it deserves for practice of branding women like cattle
Self-help guru Keith Raniere’s NXIVM cult made headlines all around the world this week. From New York to Hollywood, London, Warsaw, Poland, Russia, Italy,
Dyster rejected Seneca offer to pay casino revenue directly to city
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster knew well in advance that the Seneca Nation of Indians planned to end its revenue sharing agreement with the
Baby steps approach to Budget won’t help in closing $12 million shortfall
“Baby steps.” It’s a term used in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step programs to warn those with substance abuse problems not to try and
Dyster, Grandinetti nickel and dime public library in alleged budget process
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, who fancies himself a PhD in something or other, and City Councilwoman Kristen Grandinetti, who likes to think of
Not another faith based initiative! ReNU Niagara eyes 5th, 6th Streets
Back in Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood’s motto was, “Take from the rich and give to the poor.” Not a bad objective, but one that’s
INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT! Canadians demand resolution to Dyster’s sewage pollution problem
A rehash of the War of 1812? A violation of the 1909 Canadian-U.S. Boundary Waters Treaty? An international incident? All of the above? The
New York Times picks up Reporter story on NXIVM cult woman branding
Readers of the New York Times this week were treated to a series of blockbuster articles concerning the alleged torture and sexual exploitation of
An early Christmas for 300 city workers, Dyster, Grandinetti, Touma hand out raises
With a recent state audit confirming that the city will be completely broke by December, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stating unequivocally that no addition
Jingle Falls USA another accident waiting to happen for Dyster here
When an idea fails miserably twice in recent memory, why not try it a third time? That seems to be the logic being applied
