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HAMILTON: KKK & Congressional Black Caucus Agree – Disarm Black Constituents Now
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 Not since 1859 and abolitionist John Brown’s raid on the federal armory at Harper’s Ferry in Virginia has some American government officials been so vehement in their attempts to keep comparable arms out of the hands of its black citizens. New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo has on his website a bulletin announcing that members of the Congressional Black Caucus has joined him to encourage the Senate to “… block the confirmation of
NT NEWS: Changes Coming to Canal Fest?
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Rumors of a new venue for Canal Fest swirled as festivities winded down this week, but are they true? By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda Big changes to Canal Fest? Yes, but not the ones you might have heard. Rumors swirled throughout social media in the winding days of Canal Fest that the venue for the event could be moving. The event has been held in the Tonawandas for the past 36 years and
HAMILTON: Lincoln, Obama & Trump Proves that the Nation has Never Been Stronger
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 bright but liberal-thinking Kevin Nichols clearly doesn’t like President Trump. The former Niagaran often makes negative posts about Trump on a Niagara-area Facebook page. One such post suggested that 250,000 Brits filled London’s 35,000-person Trafalgar Square in protest of the U.S. president’s England visit. On the other hand, Facebooker Amber Fisch, whose political stripe is difficult to nail down, responded to Nichol’s post by saying, “I think America stopped catering to what
Rare Firetrucks on Display at Canal Fest 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 People across North Tonawanda got a rare look some vintage Fire Truck Muster that event organizers have been bringing to canal fest for the past four years On display are 5 – 8 trucks giving residents a chance to feel like a firefighter! In additional to looking at the trucks, they also let kids climb in/on them. In addition to a picture on the truck, organizers also help educate
The Canal Fest Parade
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 Hundreds of people gathered across Tonawanda and North Tonawanda for the annual Canal Festival Parade. An event going strong for the past 36 years, it has become an annual tradition for both communities. From bands to Floats the event is always a thrill for people of all ages. This year, city leaders say it could be the largest parade yet. “It is wonderful to see all the people,” said
Gaming Arbitration Set for December as City Lawmakers Face $13 Million Deficit
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Budget deficit causes dispute among council members in wake of Janus decision over whether to side with unions in upcoming budget negotiations. By: Tony Farina Investigative Reporter This newspaper has learned through sources close to the Seneca Nation that the arbitration between the Senecas and the State of New York over gaming payments is set to begin in December now that a third arbitrator has been selected by the two sides. “The question still
THE ACTION: Anchor Bar Murder Victim’s Mother Thanks Niagara Falls Police for their Role in Providing Justice
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 —————————————————————————————————————————————————– Story from WBFO: The man convicted for his role in the May 2016 shooting death of Freddie Dizon inside the Anchor Bar was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years for life in prison. Gregory Ramos showed no emotion as he learned his fate for serving as the getaway driver in that murder, WBFO’s Michael Mroziak reports. Dizon was gunned down as he worked in the kitchen of the Buffalo establishment. The gunman, Jorge Suarez, was convicted in
SLIDESHOW: Law Enforcement Memorial Service at the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 ———————————————————————————————————————————— In the morning on July 13th, 2018, local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies took part in a ceremony at Hyde Park. The ceremony was to pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and to thank those who served during the Vietnam War.
SLIDESHOW: Closing Ceremony of the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall in Niagara Falls
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Gearing Up for Thunder of Niagara 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 just a few short weeks, boats will be flying at speeds of more than 170 miles per hour across the Niagara River. At Gratwick Riverside Park on Monday July 9th, 2018, Mayor Pappas, alongside other city officials and event organizers, announced that the Thunder on Niagara event will be coming to North Tonawanda on August 4th and 5th. This is the 13th year of the event and
Art Illustrates Battle Many Face with Drug Addiction
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 Faces of addiction were on full display in North Tonawanda at the Project 301 Gallery on Oliver Street. Here, fourteen artists who have been afflicted by addiction put their artwork up for all to see. It’s called Nartcan. Organizer says the artwork was a way for people to cope with addiction. “We have a nice mix of artwork that all can enjoy,” said Natalie Brown, Studio Owner. “There is
It Takes Experienced Leadership to Rebuild Niagara
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 are a lot of lessons to be learned from the things that once made Niagara great. One such lesson should be that it is hard to reclaim what we rarely have had. Despite the position of many Niagarans, process chemical manufacturing was one of those things that built the city. All of the elements necessary for it to have happened were either already here or simply readily built. Not only