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Hunting Season Safety Tips from the Niagara Outdoors Store
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 It’s that magical time of the year that people across Western New York have been waiting all year for; hunting season. Early bow hunting season is underway and runs through November 16th. Regular Deer Hunting season kicks off November 17th and goes till December 9th. Hunting experts say it is something that many look forward to each year and with that excitement there also comes a need for safety.
Touma Hoping Garbage User Fee Will Help City Deal With Casino Crisis
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 Time is growing short for Niagara Falls elected officials to plug a nearly $14 million hole in next year’s budget, primarily the result of the loss of casino revenues from the Seneca Nation due to the current dispute with the state which is slated to go to a contentious arbitration in December. Unfortunately, the administration of Mayor Paul Dyster has been relying heavily on the casino money to keep afloat, against the
Mike Hudson was Niagara Falls – A Man Who Made Us Take a Closer Look at Ourselves
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 As sad as it may seem to most, the truth is that in many ways Mike Hudson was both a mirror and a mirror-image of the city of Niagara Falls. That’s why some liked him most of the time, and why some hated him all of the time. This upcoming Saturday marks the first anniversary of his death. Though he and his body are gone from this place, his, and our
North Tonawanda Shuts Down Makeshift Skatepark
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 Kids across North Tonawanda are up in arms after an old tennis court – which was transformed into a skateboard park – has seemingly closed for good. The park was located at the end of Miller Street and was a place where kids not only skated, but formed friendships. “It’s been the site of many memories,” said Dustin Finley, North Tonawanda Resident. “We have had cookouts there and
Real Estate Sales in North Tonawanda Soaring
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 Experts say real estate sales across North Tonawanda are soaring. At Town Housing Real Estate Jeremy Ballsmith says after a decline in years past sales are picking up again, especially around the Oliver Street area. “I think North Tonawanda is becoming more popular because of all of the development on Webster Street, you have things like Webster’s Bistro, Club 62, and that drives people in and then over on
HAMILTON: You Want Us to be Like Buffalo? Then Let’s Punt to the Control Board!
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 Someone not long ago asked me, “Why can’t we look like Buffalo?”Of course, they were talking about Buffalo’s improved waterfront. But their question piqued an idea in me of how through this budget crisis we can end up looking like Buffalo. The answer was easy – to look like something then you have to do what that something did to look like it does. Folks, quite simply, it’s time to punt – Buffalo
$2.5 Million Grant on its Way to NT for Downtown Development
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 Thanks to a $2.5 million “Smart Growth” grant from Albany some big changes will be coming to North Tonawanda. It could include bike lanes on Oliver Street and an expansion to the Charles Fleishman Park. On Saturday residents had a chance to meet with landscape architect Joy Kuebler to give their input on the project. Kuebler, who was hired by the City, was at the farmers market over
Is Mayoral Bid Growing Closer for Restaino?
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 The mayoral election for Niagara Falls is more than a year away but while incumbent Paul Dyster has not committed to seeking a fourth term, one of his lieutenants, Seth Piccirillo, has already announced although perhaps the most interesting potential candidate, Robert Restaino, is focusing his attention these days on city schools in his role as president of the Board of Education. “We’re going to give our city schools a much-needed facelift
Lumberjacks Win ‘T-NT’ Football Game
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 fans on both sides of the canal, the matchup between the Tonawanda Warrior’s and North Tonawanda Lumberjacks was a game they have been waiting months to see. The stands were packed with fans screaming for their favorite team to win. It may be just high school football game, but for these fans it’s the biggest sporting event of the year “We have been competing against North Tonawanda for
Piccirillo’s Post Mayoral Race Announcement Results: None of the Above Wins!
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 a recent Facebook Niagara Community Forum survey, members were told that the city’s Community Development Chief Seth Piccirillo had announced his intention to run for the next mayor of the city of Niagara Falls, NY and that his likely-soon-to-announced opponent is Niagara Falls Board of Education member and Attorney Robert Bob Restaino. And then members were asked that, though it’s early, but if the 2019 Mayoral Election was held today, which one
North Tonawanda Fall Festival
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 Fall feelings were in the air this past weekend in North Tonawanda as members of the Park Department held their annual Fall Festival. Inside the North Tonawanda Intermediate School more than 30 vendors set up shop hoping to show residents everything they have to offer. Organizers have been holding the event for the past seven years and money raised for the event will help benefit the youth board. “It is
The 2019 Budget: One-on-One with Mayor Pappas
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 It’s a tough budget year for North Tonawanda and Mayor Art Pappas could be making some of the toughest choices in the coming weeks. One of the main issues is what programs to keep and which ones to get rid of. Pappas says he – along with several other members of the budget committee – are reviewing everything down to the penny. “It is a tough budget year,” said Pappas.