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North Tonawanda Fire Department to Finally get New Pumper
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 Members of the North Tonawanda Common Council gave a big boost to the North Tonawanda Fire Department after approving $50,000 to get a new pumper. Members of the NTFD will tell you that it has been a year-long project to get this new truck. The project was started with a grant from Senator Ortt’s office of $220,000. Since then the minimum bid for the truck has increased. “The lowest
NT Common Council Sends Cease & Desist Letter to Gratwick Fire Hose for Fundraising Events
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 Toanwanda Members of the Gratwick Hose in North Tonawanda are up in arms after receiving a letter telling them to cancel all remaining fundraising events for the year. For President Robert Brennan what upsetting is that there was no call or notice telling them of the unapproved fundraising events. “They all have my phone number, we do so many events for the City, like National Night Out and others.
Morality: Acosta’s and Anello’s Similar Challenges and Outcomes
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 In political terms, we often look as the worse governmental corruption being measured in cash; but in reality, the worst corruption in government and all of our own lives has more to do with morality than money. And without a common morality, which boils down to simply the people and their governments having mutual respect for each other, we all are doomed to fail. Many Americans have seen such moral corruption on
Piccirillo Throws Dyster Under the Bus in Bid to Be Own Man
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 Analysis Armed with a new job title in an attempt to avoid possible Hatch Act violations in his mayoral run in 2019, Seth Piccirillo, now the director of community development AND code enforcement (the new description) for Niagara Falls, apparently is also trying to shed his image as a puppet for his mentor, Mayor Paul Dyster. Piccirillo did his best to distance himself from Dyster, who appointed him to his cushy job in
Animal Rescue Groups Get a Boost from North Tonawanda Fundraiser
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 At the Sikora Post on Payne Avenue dozens of people came out to attend an event dedicated to helping animals that need it most. Jackie Scalize, who organized the events, says money raised with help support rescue groups like Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue and Buffalo Pug. All of the money raised will help the rescue groups. This year’s goal was $10,000, which she is hopeful they are able to
North Tonawanda Approves $37 Million Budget
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 On Thursday night members of the North Tonawanda Common Council approved the $37 million budget. It calls for a 2.9% tax hike, which essentially amounts amounting to a $38 increase on a home valued at $100,000. Prior to approving the budget there was an hour long discussion about what could have been done or should have been done to prevent the City from having a such a low
One Resident Speaks at Public Listening Session on NT’s Proposed 2019 Budget
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 Despite being residents’ only chance to comment on the proposed 2019 North Tonawanda budget prior to the day city officials will vote on it, only one person stepped up to the mic to speak at Wednesday night’s public hearing. The $37 million budget calls for a 2.9 percent property tax increase. For every home valued at $100 thousand it would equate to about a $38 increase. For BJ
Niagara – The Legends of Misdirection
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 The midterm elections are over, and with them the state governorship, comptroller and state attorney general are all downstate Democrats. Both houses of our legislature are now redundantly Democrat as well, as are both of our federal senators. There are, however, a spackling of Republican congressmen here and there, but now largely restricted in what they can get done in the hostile and vindictive atmosphere that is likely to exist in the cloakrooms
North Tonawanda Youth Take Part in Christmas Pageant
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 Young girls across North Tonawanda are learning about the importance of giving back and over the weekend took part in the annual Christmas pageant. They completed in contests like best Christmas wear, photogenetic, and beauty wear. Registration was $30 and the girls had to bring a new unwrapped toy or stocking stuffer. With the donations going to Toys for Tots. Organizers say the event not only focuses on
Niagara Falls Budget Compromise Seen as ‘Shortsighted’
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 With no guarantee of ever receiving another dime of casino money given the deadlock between the Senecas and the state, Niagara Falls elected officials have nonetheless taken a pass on making hard decisions like possibly enacting a garbage user fee that would have provided a new and much-needed recurring revenue stream. Financial experts had recommended the user fee to bring in cash to the city in the face of the loss of
Gardening Workshop has North Tonawanda Residents Looking Forward to Spring
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 While people are outside braving the cold, residents from across North Tonawanda were inside talking about gardening. Led by Remy Rotella, residents gathered at the North Tonawanda Public Library for a free work shop this past week. Rotella, who runs the Sample Seed Shop, which is a nationwide online seed company. On Saturday she focused on everything from how to germinate seeds to get your garden growing for
Two Local Marines Observe Veterans Day
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 For two local Marines, this Veterans Day is being celebrated with hope and respect for those that came before them. “It is too honor to celebrate the fallen ones, before us, who are not able to come home during these days and to embrace all that we have today,” said Lance Corporal Le. Le grew up Vietnam, but now calls North Tonawanda home. Coming to American when he was just