Restaino’s Reckoning: How One Man Stalled a City’s Comeback
Niagara Falls, New York, population: 48,000 and falling. The name is still big. The Light That Was Niagara Niagara Falls was not merely a city. In its prime, the air itself had
NO DEAL FOR DIRTY COPS: Chief Draws the Line — Singh Pays the Price
This is Part 3 of our investigative series on the battle between the Town of Tonawanda Police Chief and the Union. Part 1 Chief Stauffiger vs. The Police Union: Inside Tonawanda’s Fight for
Niagara Falls is Perfectly Positioned To Become a Tech Hub for a Better Future
By Tony Farina This may come as no surprise to local residents,
Chief Stauffiger vs. The Union: The Lie That Started It All
This is Part 2 of our investigative series on the battle between
Chief Stauffiger vs. The Police Union: Inside Tonawanda’s Fight for Control
This is the first part of an investigative series about the fight between the Chief of Police in the Town of Tonawanda, and the
MAYOR TO TECH: DROP DEAD Restaino Risks $1.5B Over His Arena Obsession
The Ten-Acre Battlefield This is a story about ten acres in Niagara Falls, New York. Ten acres of grass and trees called Parcel 0. Niagara
Change Is Needed If Niagara Falls Is to Advance Into a More Responsive and Growth-Friendly Government
By Tony Farina It is reasonable to observe that public pension costs in many cities are substantial and have risen rapidly and that certain
Perry Tries to Defend His Poor Leadership But The Record Speaks for Itself
By Tony Farina Jim Perry is now in his second term as chair of the Niagara Falls City Council and for the taxpayers of
FARROW to Close Out Run at The Caz Friday Night
By Tony Farina The neo-classic rock band FARROW will close out its four-month residency at The Caz on Seneca St. on Friday night, March
The Crimes of Ayries Blanck: Will the DOJ Hold Her Accountable?
Ayries Blanck, the key accuser in the federal case against OneTaste, has now been exposed as a fraud, a liar, and a criminal. The
Barry Lillis to Bid Farewell on Sunday Radio Show, The End of an Era Says WEBR Owner
By Tony Farina Lots has changed since the 1970s and that includes incredible weather forecasting technology which attempts to give us the weather data
Niagara Falls’ Future: Tech Hub or Empty Stadium?
By Frank Parlato For years, the land sat empty. Now, it’s a battleground. Ten acres at Falls Street and 10th. A few blocks from
Knox Mansion Tours Offer Historical Gem
By Tony Farina With the end of the long winter finally arriving, it might be a good time to schedule a tour of the
Tesla’s Vision of a Digital Niagara Falls
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. A.I. IS A-OK For a long time, many of us have held out hope that
Niagara Falls Sitting on the Edge Of Another Huge Missed Opportunity
By Tony Farina I’ll begin this piece by saying what I’ve written before many times, that data centers could bring huge economic benefits to
Cousin Brucie to Join Local Airwaves Courtesy of WEBR and WLVL
By Tony Farina A true legend in the radio world for decades will soon be heard locally on Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to
Shalom Maidenbaum: Advocating for Fair Taxes and Supporting Community Causes
On Long Island, Shalom Maidenbaum has made a name for himself in the field of property tax law, leading a firm that specializes in
Well-Known Radio Veteran Joins WLVL on Monday With Talk Show
By Tony Farina Bill Yuhnke, an entrepreneur who is always looking for new talent for his many enterprises, has struck again, this time is
Mystery Surrounds North End Bitcoin Operation
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. [Author’s Note: Several days after this article was originally published, this reporter was contacted by
Cellino Law Continues to Deliver in Personal Injury Cases
By Tony Farina Like just about all of us, Ross Cellino has had his share of ups and downs but the personal injury law
Niagara Falls Council Deeply Divided
By Tony Farina The Niagara Falls City Council continues to squabble with Jim Perry winning a second consecutive term as chairman in a 3
“Magic” Money: Mayor Restaino Pulls Millions “Out of Thin Air”
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Picking Up Where We Left Off: Another Round of Smokescreens Last Thursday the Niagara Falls City
Mayor Restaino’s Budget Smokescreen Causes Confusion
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Last Wednesday’s Council Meeting In a surprising turn of events last Wednesday night, the majority
Culture of Government Secrecy Continues in Niagara Falls and Across the State Despite Efforts by Open Government Group
Open Government Coalition Cites Perry for Bad Behavior By Tony Farina “All too often, government wants to conduct business behind closed doors, which is
