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HAMILTON: Councilman Ezra Scott Waiting for Right Time to Announce Mayoral Bid
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Ken Hamilton There’s a very nice-sounding and old Chinese curse that says, “May you live in interesting times,” and these are certainly interesting times. The indominable Obama-like City Councilman Ezra Scott has apparently decided to publicly remain coy about his all but imminent run for mayor of Niagara Falls NY. It is the quietest that he has been since he decided to run for council four years ago; and certainly quieter than a candidate should
SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CRIME NF: Touma Favors 311 Customer Service Help Line
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CRIME NF By: Tony Farina If you live in Niagara Falls and have a problem with a tire-crunching pothole or a sagging tree that is threatening to come crashing down on your property, you may soon have a more efficient way to call for help from the city’s public works department and track the response. The now officially lame duck administration of Mayor Paul Dyster is pushing for the implementation
North Tonawanda Common Council Discusses Marijuana
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda City Attorney Luke Brown could soon be learning more about the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana after being tapped by the North Tonawanda Common Council to sit on an ad hoc advisory board designed to see whether or not it should come to the Twin Cities. The committee was formed by newly appointed 7th District Legislator Jesse Gooch. The goal is to see all of the benefits
From Cop to Candidate: Herbert Announces Run for County Legislature’s 7th District
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda He is a police officer, member of the school board and also an MMA fighter but Eric Herbert is hoping to become the newest member of the Legislature. Taking those professional skills to help protect and serve people of the 7th District. The 32-year-old has been working tirelessly to help the people of North Tonawanda. Since 2013 he has been a member of the police department and is
Anello Says City’s Spending Level Not Sustainable in Niagara Falls
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Tony Farina New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s recent gloomy budget presentation sounds a little like it could be coming from the mayor or future mayors of Niagara Falls, or from Buffalo or other cities with high-paid public sector workforces. De Blasio’s tax revenues are up but even de Blasio grudgingly concedes the rising costs of labor agreements are hurting the budget big time, just like it does in Niagara Falls and the other
Pappas Gives Positive ‘State of the City’ Address in North Tonawanda
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda In his annual State of the City address, Mayor Arthur Pappas said positive things are happening throughout North Tonawanda and that the City is “moving forward.” “Many changes have taken place in the past year and there are many more projects in the works,” said Pappas. “We are working for more efficiencies and accountability in all city operations.” Big changes will be coming to Deerwood Golf Course. Some
Officials Await Dyster to Go Public on His Future as Word Circulates He’s Not Running
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Tony Farina I wrote back in June of 2013 after the four-year gaming stalemate between the state and the Seneca Nation was settled that Mayor Paul Dyster played a smart hand in backing Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the bitter fight that saw Niagara Falls fall behind more than $60 million in casino revenue payments dating to 2009. Dyster had held firm against what appeared to be long odds for a favorable settlement, putting his
HAMILTON: So Sad, the Closing of the Old Community Center
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Ken Hamilton On can’t help but to notice a new and beautiful “Big Blue” building as one drives on Interstate 290 through the LaSalle section of the city of Niagara Falls NY. It stands looming large behind the now-closed and former Niagara Catholic High School, whose small but mighty basketball team was once known as the “Big Red.” Like the big blue building that bears, not one, but two names that were important to
Alderman-At-Large Bob Pecoraro to Run for Re-Election in North Tonawanda
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda Current city Alderman-at-Large Robert Pecoraro announced today that he will be seeking his second full term on the North Tonawanda Common Council. Pecoraro, a 61-year-old retired Colonel who served over 30 years on active duty in the United States Air Force (USAF), commanded units at the detachment, squadron, and group levels. He was a results-oriented leader and manager who achieved the rank of Colonel due to his sustained
Henry Wojtaszek Riding High at Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Tony Farina It is one of Western New York’s premier attractions for just about anything the heart desires, featuring gaming, fine dining, sports bars, live harness racing, and much, much more including 84 guest rooms and suites, all located within shouting distance, just minutes off Thruway Exit 48 in Batavia. The now-familiar face seen in those television spots pitching the fun at the Batavia Downs Casino & Hotel is North Tonawanda native Henry Wojtaszek, an
New AD for North Tonawanda Schools
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda Changes are coming to the Athletics Department in North Tonawanda. At a special board meeting the North Tonawanda School Board appointed Matthew Cook as district director of athletics, physical education and program services. The appointment is on a probationary basis. Cook previously worked at the Tonawanda City School’s in the same position for the past three years. His probationary appointment begins Feb 11th and runs through Feb 10th,
Police Retirements to Hit North Tonawanda Hard in 2019
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda A higher police presence will soon be in North Tonawanda as members of the Common Council gave the approval for Chief Roger Zgolak to hire at two new officers at last week’s meeting. The demand for more police officers comes in the wake of three officers retiring in 2019. The first of which is set to happen in April. “I have started the process of doing background investigations,” said North