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August 4, 2026

Governor Issues Response To McMurray’s Letter on Slag Concerns

By Tony Farina The radioactive slag bubbling up across Niagara County in recent weeks, triggering state and federal testing and some remedial work and family relocations, is the ongoing and seemingly never-ending

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July 28, 2026

Niagara Falls Must Not Send Mixed Messages When It Comes to Affordable Housing and Development

By Tony Farina Let’s begin by recognizing that Niagara Falls needs affordable housing like every growing community, housing designed to assist low-income tenants who are limited to paying no more than 30

City Needs Diversity to Build on Tourism Trade And Create a Stronger Economy Going Forward

By Tony Farina While tourism is no question the cornerstone of the

Niagara Falls Police Fail to Return Belongings To Injured Son of Ailing Mom

By Tony Farina Some stories defy explanation, especially when law enforcement is

Electric Power Policy Key to the Future For the City of Niagara Falls

By Tony Farina Three issues could very well decide the future of Niagara Falls, N. Y., when you look past daily headlines and day-to-day

March 7, 2026

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The Need for Unity of All Needed to Rebuild Niagara Falls

By Tony Farina We have written a lot about what it would take to help Niagara Falls, N.Y., recapture the glory of past years

March 5, 2026

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Shake Off Winter Blues With SoleTurn Concert March 14

By Tony Farina The incredibly talented and creative rock band SoleTurn will perform a very special three-hour concert on Saturday, March 14, beginning at

March 4, 2026

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Republicans Gather for Petition Drive Kickoff

By Tony Farina With pizza donated by Little Bakery and the hospitality provided by Wilbur’s pub on Cayuga Dr., Republican candidates and supporters gathered

March 3, 2026

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New Book Rekindles Connection Between WEBR Radio and Buffalo’s Master Showman

By Tony Farina There’s a simply terrific new book out on one of Buffalo’s most amazing historical figures, Harry Altman, the son of Jewish

March 3, 2026

Political Tensions Changing Border Economy But Also Present Much Opportunity for Future

By Tony Farina Cross-border traffic between the U.S. and Canada is changing as political tension between the two countries continues over trade and tariffs,

February 25, 2026

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Aerospace Museum Might be a Good Start To Move Niagara Falls in a Better Direction

By Tony Farina It may not be another world wonder, but the idea fomenting these days about the Niagara Aerospace Museum for Niagara Falls,

February 24, 2026

Featured·Local News·Niagara County·Niagara Falls

Two Cities Next to Natural Wonder; One is Thriving, the Other is Not

Two cities share the mighty natural wonder of Niagara Falls, but they differ in many ways, and the stark reality is the city north

February 13, 2026

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Niagara Falls Must Strike a Better Balance To Move Forward as a City

We all need a healthy balance in life, or success in moving forward will not be possible. Whether playing sports, spending time with family,

February 2, 2026

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Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

The City of Niagara Falls doesn’t need a one-shot miracle project to get back in the game and help the city get on the

February 1, 2026

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Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

The City of Niagara Falls doesn’t need a one-shot miracle project to get back in the game and help the city get on the

February 1, 2026

Niagara Falls Must Find a Better Path, Nurture Growth Over Stagnation

It is extremely clear that the City of Niagara Falls must be about growth, not continuing the path of managing decline as has been

January 27, 2026

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Lots of Excitement for the Holidays At Batavia Downs Gaming

By Tony Farina If you are looking for fun, excitement, great food, and a chance to win some money, you might try Batavia Downs

December 19, 2025

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Buffalo Moving Forward on Investment; Niagara Falls Still Doing Nothing

By Tony Farina As we have written recently, the City of Niagara Falls has a pretty much empty development pipeline in large measure to

December 10, 2025

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Chance to Redevelop Rainbow Mall Was Another on List of Missed Opportunities

By Tony Farina When writing about Niagara Falls, N. Y., it is most often the case of writing about things gone wrong, whether with

December 10, 2025

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Niagara Falls Development Pipeline Suffers From Political Impediments

By Tony Farina The City of Niagara Falls has land, location, and market potential, but unfortunately, city leadership is unpredictable, adversarial, litigious, and strategically

December 3, 2025

Featured·Local News·Niagara County·Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Is Falling Apart and Getting Worse by the Day

By Tony Farina There may be a world wonder in its midst, but the City of Niagara Falls is no world wonder, rather a

November 26, 2025

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Niagara Falls Is City On Brink of Collapse; Now Is Time to Pursue a Better Strategy

By Tony Farina There was a time in the middle of the last century that the City of Niagara Falls was a powerhouse of

November 16, 2025

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Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price

For about five years now, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has been pushing his $200 million Centennial Park legacy project—at the expense of looking

November 12, 2025

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Vote for Change on City Council Or Risk More Erosion of Public Trust

By Tony Farina It’s time for Niagara Falls voters to elect a council that will be more than just a rubber stamp for the

November 2, 2025

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tony Farina

Governor Issues Response To McMurray’s Letter on Slag Concerns

Niagara Falls Must Not Send Mixed Messages When It Comes to Affordable Housing and Development

City Needs Diversity to Build on Tourism Trade And Create a Stronger Economy Going Forward

Niagara Falls Police Fail to Return Belongings To Injured Son of Ailing Mom

Electric Power Policy Key to the Future For the City of Niagara Falls

The Need for Unity of All Needed to Rebuild Niagara Falls

Shake Off Winter Blues With SoleTurn Concert March 14

Republicans Gather for Petition Drive Kickoff

New Book Rekindles Connection Between WEBR Radio and Buffalo’s Master Showman

Political Tensions Changing Border Economy But Also Present Much Opportunity for Future

Aerospace Museum Might be a Good Start To Move Niagara Falls in a Better Direction

Two Cities Next to Natural Wonder; One is Thriving, the Other is Not

Niagara Falls Must Strike a Better Balance To Move Forward as a City

Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

Niagara Falls Must Find a Better Path, Nurture Growth Over Stagnation

Lots of Excitement for the Holidays At Batavia Downs Gaming

Buffalo Moving Forward on Investment; Niagara Falls Still Doing Nothing

Chance to Redevelop Rainbow Mall Was Another on List of Missed Opportunities

Niagara Falls Development Pipeline Suffers From Political Impediments

Niagara Falls Is Falling Apart and Getting Worse by the Day

Niagara Falls Is City On Brink of Collapse; Now Is Time to Pursue a Better Strategy

Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price

Vote for Change on City Council Or Risk More Erosion of Public Trust

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