Staff
SARACENO: Evolving Court System Mandates an Experienced Judiciary
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Dominic Saraceno Candidate for Niagara Falls City Court Judge Over the last two decades the New York Unified Court System, overseen by the Office of Court Administration, has evolved into a complex structure with nearly all levels of courts being intertwined. This is a stark contrast from the past when an elected judge would not be expected to serve anywhere but the bench he or she chose to seek. In Niagara Falls City Court, many of the judges are now acting county court
Woman’s Front Door Set on Fire After “Beef” with Individual
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara Falls Police responded to the 700 block of Pine Avenue around 1425 hours on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, after reports of an attempted arson. Upon arriving at the scene, police spoke with the complainant who stated that the front door of her porch was on fire. The complainant stated that she has “beef” with a male and that over the last few days they had been arguing over money that she possibly owed him for a care ride. The complainant
Tigger Costume Stolen After Altercation at Children’s Event
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara Falls Police responded to Packard Court around 2000 hours on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, after reports of a robbery. Upon arriving at the scene, police were directed to the Community Center and to begin searching for a stolen Tigger costume. Officers spoke with several individuals at the party who stated that they did not know anything about a Tigger costume. Officers then went back to speak with the complainant who stated that she works for DJ Dance Boogie and was
THE CRIME NF: Porch Set on Fire Overnight
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara Falls Police and Fire responded to the 700 block of Division Avenue around 1145 hours on Friday, April 30th, 2021, after reports of arson. According to the complainant, between 0300 and 0400 hours she was woken up after hearing an unknown suspect on her front porch. After looking outside she discovered her front porch was on fire. The complainant retrieved water with her kitchen pots to put the fire out and then went back to sleep. The estimated damage to
Woman Busted with Gun in Vehicle Tells Police She Left 4-Year-Old at Home
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara Falls Police responded to the area of 22nd and Woodlawn around 0600 hour son Wednesday, April 28th, 2021, after reports of a subject with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located a blue Mazda with a black female and black male. The vehicle was moving east on the 1800 block of Pine Avenue when officers initiated a traffic stop. Officers had both parties exit the vehicle at which time it was searched for weapons. A firearm was located shortly thereafter in
Restaino Announces Continuation of Expedited Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits for Local Businesses
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Mayor Robert Restaino announces the continuation of the expedited process for local businesses to apply for temporary permits for outdoor seating/dining service. This expedited process was developed last year in response to the economic effects felt throughout the Niagara Falls community due to COVID-19 and increased reopening efforts by local government to support local businesses. In addition to the expedited process, the City of Niagara Falls has waived most of the fees typically associated with obtaining a permit, reducing the cost
Two Niagara County Men Plead Guilty To Forcing Undocumented Immigrants To Work At Their Mexican Restaurant
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Roberto Montes-Villalpando, 60, of Sanborn, NY, and Abraham Montes, 28, of North Tonawanda, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to harbor aliens for financial gain and causing serious bodily injury. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meghan A. Tokash and Laura A. Higgins, who are handling the case, with support from the Department of
SARACENO: New Perspective on Housing Court Can Provide Change for City
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Dominic Saraceno Candidate for Niagara Falls City Court Judge Housing court has historically been an area of frustration to many city residents. Time and time again I hear people voice their concerns about all the run-down houses within the city and the fact that courts do not seem to have a solution. As a practicing attorney for over twenty years, I have witnessed this firsthand. Cases seem to get adjourned over and over again in an attempt to get the homeowners to make
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why Are We Letting the ‘Woke’ Mob Ruin Niagara University
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Michael Frank, Niagara University Alumni As an alumni of Niagara University, I have always been proud of my alma mater. That was until this past week when a liberal teacher at the University, and a small group of students, essentially held the institution hostage by threatening to protest the Niagara County Law Enforcement Graduation if it was not moved off campus. When I heard this story initially I thought it was a joke. How could a religious institution grounded in the principles of
19-Year-Old Missing from SUNY Buffalo State
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 19-year-old Saniyya Dennis has been reported missing by family. She has not gone to class, work and her phone is off. She is a student at SUNY Buffalo State and was last seen in that area. If you have any information, please contact local law enforcement.
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Honors Staff for Heroic Efforts
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center joined together Tuesday to celebrate and recognize staff for all their heroic efforts set forth throughout the pandemic, including the important role in Niagara County’s mass vaccination effort. Tuesday’s program acknowledged and awarded non-clinical team member of the quarter, Rasheed Rivers; clinical team member of the quarter, Michelle Lewis, PharmD, MHA, BCACP; Educator of the Year, Dr. John Blundell, Care Team of the Year, Memorial’s hospitalists, and Doctor of the Year to chief of infectious disease.
It’s Official: Niagara University to Not Host Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
Click the link below to subscribe to SPECIAL REPORTS from the Niagara Reporter http://eepurl.com/dnsYM9 By: Staff Reporter Niagara University President Rev. James J. Maher, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and Niagara Falls Superintendent of Police John Faso released the following joint statement: “Today we met to discuss the university’s initial request to move the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy (NCLEA) graduation from campus. The university provided a number of options to host the graduation at the university, however, the recruits have now expressed a desire to the Sheriff’s Office that the event be held elsewhere, and we will