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February 2, 2026

Niagara Falls Must Strike a Better Balance To Move Forward as a City

We all need a healthy balance in life, or success in moving forward will not be possible. Whether playing sports, spending time with family, or working, balance is the key, and that

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February 1, 2026

Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

The City of Niagara Falls doesn’t need a one-shot miracle project to get back in the game and help the city get on the road to recovery. It needs a clear, disciplined,

Niagara Falls Must Find a Better Path, Nurture Growth Over Stagnation

It is extremely clear that the City of Niagara Falls must be

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 8: The Black Journalist Flynn Couldn’t Silence

The only Black reporter trying to cover the exoneration of two Black

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 7: No Bail for His Accuser, No Charges for the Priests

900 Victims. Zero Prosecutions. The Diocese of Buffalo and the DA Who Protected It Former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn said it at

January 16, 2026

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Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

By Frank Parlato Ryan Flynn was moved out of Delta unit. For weeks he had lived without running water in his 5×7 cell. The

January 15, 2026

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The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

By Frank Parlato Kevin O’Leary stood at the podium at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., and declared the obvious to anyone paying

January 15, 2026

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How Politico Got It Wrong: Eight Anonymous Sources, Zero Verification

It began with a headline. On April 5, 2024, Politico published: “Sexual harassment allegations made against top Biden nuclear official.” Frank Rose had been

January 15, 2026

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The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser

By Frank Parlato Complaint names judge’s prior professional ties to former DA On January 7, 2026, John Rendina filed a formal ethics complaint with

January 12, 2026

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PART 1: The Man Who Jailed 46 People Over a Cell Phone Now Runs Niagara Falls

Shortly after 9:00 AM on March 11, 2005, Judge Robert Restaino took the bench in Niagara Falls City Court. Approximately 70 people filled the

January 12, 2026

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‘Publish or I Die’: Ryan Flynn’s Hunger Strike After Accusing His Cousin, Former District Attorney John Flynn

By Frank Parlato Ryan Flynn called me from Erie County Holding Center last night and told me he’s going to die there. “I’m going

January 5, 2026

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Held Without Bail, Without Heat, Without Water: Ryan Flynn Speaks from Jail About His Cousin Former DA John Flynn

By Frank Parlato The Flynn Doctrine “Grandfathered In” Ryan Flynn Describes Jail Conditions While Held Without Bail This is the third installment in a

December 31, 2025

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Former DA John Flynn’s Accuser Speaks From Jail as Case File Reveals New Details

By Frank Parlato PART 2: The Flynn Doctrine Ryan Flynn Speaks: Two Accusations, Double Standard On December 15, I published a story about former

December 27, 2025

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Lots of Excitement for the Holidays At Batavia Downs Gaming

By Tony Farina If you are looking for fun, excitement, great food, and a chance to win some money, you might try Batavia Downs

December 19, 2025

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Former DA John Flynn Accused of Child Sexual Abuse by Cousin; He Prosecuted Pigeon on Similar, Uncorroborated Charges

By Frank Parlato THE FLYNN DOCTRINE — AND THE MAN NOW CAUGHT IN IT By Frank Parlato Two cases center on former Erie County

December 15, 2025

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Buffalo Moving Forward on Investment; Niagara Falls Still Doing Nothing

By Tony Farina As we have written recently, the City of Niagara Falls has a pretty much empty development pipeline in large measure to

December 10, 2025

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Chance to Redevelop Rainbow Mall Was Another on List of Missed Opportunities

By Tony Farina When writing about Niagara Falls, N. Y., it is most often the case of writing about things gone wrong, whether with

December 10, 2025

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Niagara Falls Development Pipeline Suffers From Political Impediments

By Tony Farina The City of Niagara Falls has land, location, and market potential, but unfortunately, city leadership is unpredictable, adversarial, litigious, and strategically

December 3, 2025

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Niagara Falls Is Falling Apart and Getting Worse by the Day

By Tony Farina There may be a world wonder in its midst, but the City of Niagara Falls is no world wonder, rather a

November 26, 2025

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Niagara Falls Is City On Brink of Collapse; Now Is Time to Pursue a Better Strategy

By Tony Farina There was a time in the middle of the last century that the City of Niagara Falls was a powerhouse of

November 16, 2025

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Niagara Falls is a Sinking Ship

By Dave Seminara I’m a mad traveler who has visited 85 countries and is never happier than when I’m in an unfamiliar place. My

November 13, 2025

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Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price

For about five years now, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has been pushing his $200 million Centennial Park legacy project—at the expense of looking

November 12, 2025

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The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box

On paper, the City Court race wasn’t a contest. Two open seats for Niagara Falls City Court judge. Two candidates – only two: Chief

November 10, 2025

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Mayor’s Committee Paid for Myles Campaign Mailer, Prompting Ethics Questions

Mayor Robert M. Restaino financed a mailer for City Council candidate Bridgette V. Myles. The proof is in the corner, printed in plain type—the mayor’s

November 3, 2025

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Niagara Falls Must Strike a Better Balance To Move Forward as a City

Niagara Falls Should Follow Kansas City Plan In Opening the City to Development, Not Miracles

Niagara Falls Must Find a Better Path, Nurture Growth Over Stagnation

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 8: The Black Journalist Flynn Couldn’t Silence

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 7: No Bail for His Accuser, No Charges for the Priests

Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

How Politico Got It Wrong: Eight Anonymous Sources, Zero Verification

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser

PART 1: The Man Who Jailed 46 People Over a Cell Phone Now Runs Niagara Falls

‘Publish or I Die’: Ryan Flynn’s Hunger Strike After Accusing His Cousin, Former District Attorney John Flynn

Held Without Bail, Without Heat, Without Water: Ryan Flynn Speaks from Jail About His Cousin Former DA John Flynn

Former DA John Flynn’s Accuser Speaks From Jail as Case File Reveals New Details

Lots of Excitement for the Holidays At Batavia Downs Gaming

Former DA John Flynn Accused of Child Sexual Abuse by Cousin; He Prosecuted Pigeon on Similar, Uncorroborated Charges

Buffalo Moving Forward on Investment; Niagara Falls Still Doing Nothing

Chance to Redevelop Rainbow Mall Was Another on List of Missed Opportunities

Niagara Falls Development Pipeline Suffers From Political Impediments

Niagara Falls Is Falling Apart and Getting Worse by the Day

Niagara Falls Is City On Brink of Collapse; Now Is Time to Pursue a Better Strategy

Niagara Falls is a Sinking Ship

Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price

The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box

Mayor’s Committee Paid for Myles Campaign Mailer, Prompting Ethics Questions

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