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
Most dangerous place upstate? Welcome to Dyster’s Niagara!
Buffalo and Niagara Falls have been ranked the third and first most dangerous places to live in upstate New York, according to the latest
Buffalo Niagara film fest centers on Niagara Falls for a change!
Bill Cowell is a movie buff’s movie buff. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, he’s the boss of the Buffalo Niagara International Film Festival
Cuomo’s efforts at upstate development yield few results despite costing billions
Four new studies reveal that the $8 billion spent annually by the Cuomo administration on economic development – particularly upstate – has done relatively
Taxpayer ripoff at the Hotel Niagara: “Buy high, sell low” new Cuomo motto
“Buy low, sell high.” In the world of private investment, this time honored maxim – more than a century old and still used by
LEWD BILLBOARD! Billboard brouhaha breaks out in downtown North Tonawanda
Two North Tonawanda officials have asked one of the nation’s largest outdoor advertising companies to take down what they call a lewd billboard after
Seneca gas prices competitive with white owned stations here
While area gas station owners and politicians voiced concerns that the Seneca Nation of Indians would undercut gas prices at the recently opened gas
Grandinetti’s Buffalo fundraiser an insult to local city businesses
Why does Kristen Grandinetti even bother to live in Niagara Falls? The cat hating, Facebook addicted, formerly Catholic city councilwoman – whose bed and
An open letter to Paul Dyster and Gov. Andrew Cuomo
From the scandal plagued “Buffalo Billion” program to the outrageous expenditure of $43 million tax dollars on a new train station that might be
Crowded field for three Council Seats
ess than two months until Voters decide No fewer than nine contenders will vie for three open seats on the Niagara Falls City Council
Accused dog abuser now target of ironic internet abuse himself
The online outrage directed against Timothy Neff, who is facing felony animal cruelty charges in connection with the starvation of a pit bull mix
Lonesome train on a lonesome track
Dyster’s folly cost taxpayers millions What is there left to say about Mayor Paul Dyster’s new train station? That it was the biggest misuse
Trump wants to end Amtrak service To Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Dyster silent
By Mike Hudson If President Donald Trump gets his way, long distance Amtrak passenger train service to Buffalo and Niagara Falls will be eliminated
Three Open City Council Seats May Attract As Many As 10 Candidates
At least six contenders will vie for three open seats on the Niagara Falls City Council this autumn, and insiders say as many as
Turmoil At Empire State Development Revealed In State Comptroller’s Audit
By Mike Hudson; State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s scathing audit report of the Empire State Development Corp. reveals an agency in crisis, one all but
Moribund Wonderfalls back in news following DiCienzo’s harsh criticism
By Mike Hudson; Nearly three years ago, in August 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to town to announce a “transformational” $150 million project known
Niagara Falls 2016; Another year older, deeper in debt!
2016, the year that began with Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster taking the oath of office for a historic third term, was in many
Dyster may open floodgates for refugee welfare recipients, but will aid poverty industry immensely
Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster plan to aid in the resettlement efforts for up to 50 refugee families from the Middle East to the
This week in stupid crime
Stop yelling obscenities Deirdre A. Dixon, 28, 1705 Pierce Ave., Apt. lower, was charged with disorderly conduct last week after she got into an
Grand Island envisioned as key to Niagara River parks system
Think just a moment, if you will, of a Niagara River waterfront park system stretching from Mutual Riverfront Park on Lake Erie in Buffalo
Summer box office blockbuster season officially over this week
Can summer really be almost over? One look at the movies being released this week and it’s apparent that, for Hollywood at least, it’s
