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THE ACTION: Additional Charges for Attempted Kidnapper in Wheatfield
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 After consulting with the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office, additional charges were placed on Salvatore Prezioso for the attempted kidnapping incident that occurred in the early morning hours of 6/28/18. Salvatore was again arraigned in the Town of Wheatfield Court where he was additionally charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Bail remained the same which was in the amount of $50,000 cash and $100,000 bond. A
THE ACTION: Attempted Kidnapping in Wheatfield
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 On June 28, 2018, Niagara County Communications received a 911 call from a resident on Ward Road in the Town of Wheatfield. The caller reported that she was sleeping in the living room and woke up to a male carrying her six-year-old daughter down the outside steps of the residence. She chased after the male and he released the child onto the stairs and then ran from the residence. The caller also reported that
Overhaul to Water Meter System, Solar Street Lights, & Smoke Free City Buildings Discussed at Council Workshop
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Overhaul to Water Meter System, Solar Street Lights, & Smoke Free City Buildings Discussed at Council Workshop By: Brendan McDonough Reporter for North Tonawanda The Common Council Workshop on Tuesday night began with city leaders getting an education on water meters. North Tonawanda Assistant City Engineer Chelsea Spahr talked about water meters testing, the different types of water meters, and successful projects. The City of North Tonawanda has over 11,800 water meters with
THE ACTION: River Road, from Liberty Dr. to Williams Rd., Closed Due to Gas Line Being Struck
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Drama Erupts at North Tonawanda Workshop as Capozzi Confronts Tylec Over Accusations
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 The following is an actual excerpt of the North Tonawanda Common Council Workshop meeting: Cosimo Capozzi, North Tonawanda Building Inspector: In light of the recent story in the Niagara Reporter – in the very beginning of June 17th – I received an email from a Nicholas D’Angelo from the paper looking for my side of the story. I refused because I never talk to papers before I know the whole story. So, they told me
THE ACTION: Adorable Photos of Black Bear Playing in Youngstown
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 ————————————————————————————————————————- These two photos show the black bear in Youngstown on Oak Street from Monday June 25th, 2018. Have photos you would like to share? Send them to [email protected].
ANALYSIS: Gillibrand Stokes Misunderstanding of Marijuana Prosecution Disparities
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Gillibrand Stokes Misunderstanding of Marijuana Prosecution Disparities NY Federal Senator Kristen Gillibrand arrived in Buffalo this week and, in a beaming voice, she promoted New York’s move to legalize recreational marijuana; but all that I heard was the baritone voice of the ghost of Reagan whispering, “I’m from the government. I am here to help you (black people).” She said that though whites and blacks are proportional users of marijuana, blacks are four-times more
THE ACTION: Niagara Falls Community Development Announces Upgrades for LaSalle Area Playgrounds
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Niagara Falls Community Development announces Greenway funds have been awarded for two playground upgrades in LaSalle Earlier this year, Niagara Falls Community Development applied for Niagara River Greenway funds for new playgrounds at Jayne Park on Cayuga Island and 91st Street in LaSalle. Community Development announced on Tuesday that they have been awarded those funds and the projects are moving forward. The equipment and installation Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for both parks are underway and
THE ACTION: Niagara Falls Pools to Open & Park Programs to Kickoff on Thursday
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 City pools to open and park programs to kickoff throughout Niagara Falls on Thursday! Two pools, and a third once renovations are finished in July, will open their doors and provide a cool place for residents, children, and families, to gather throughout the summer, as well as five parks that will offer activities for kids such as arts & crafts, sports, and more! Lunch will even be provided at all locations! “Given the high
Summer ‘Blast Off’ at North Tonawanda Memorial Pool
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of people at the annual summer blast off party at the Payne Park Memorial Pool in North Tonawanda. “I think it is great for the city and it is also great for the kids,” said Michelle Menkena, North Tonawanda resident. “The kids just love it. They love coming here during the summer and being here at the park. There is so many great things for them to do.”
Lumber City Pizza Closes its Doors 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 The parking lot is empty, and the doors are closed. Without warning Lumber City Pizza closed its doors for good. The popular North Tonawanda Restaurant gave no reason for the shutdown. A sign on the door of the Erie Avenue pizzeria thanked customers. It read, “Lumber City Pizza is closed. Thank you for your patronage.” It is unclear as to why the restaurant closed or what will do in
THE ACTION: CSX Finally Begins Work to Remove Tracks Along Hyde Park Blvd. in the City’s North-End
Please click the link below to subscribe to a FREE PDF version of each print edition of the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 Finally, after years of headaches, CSX has decided they will remove old and deteriorated rail lines that have made driving dangerous on Hyde Park Boulevard. Drivers says it’s been a problem for years, but Councilman Bill Kennedy says that residents became fed up and more vocal about the issue after this when winter ended and the streets were exposed again. “The problem is they’re no longer used, so they’re no longer maintained. The road