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September 15, 2026

Is Niagara Falls Crisis Self-Inflicted? Lots of Questions, Few Answers

By Tony Farina There are certainly many questions swirling around the mayor’s declaration of a state of emergency in Niagara Falls over trash, blight, and deteriorating streets that was declared back on

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September 11, 2026

NIAGARA FALLS BUILT THE MODERN WORLD ON ITS POWER. IT CAN DO IT AGAIN.

The Data Center That Answers Hochul’s Objections There was a time when Niagara Falls did not ask Albany whether it was permitted to prosper. The river was here. That was enough. The

Niagara Falls Has Millions of Tourists But Needs to Find a Way to Capture That Wealth

By Tony Farina The City of Niagara Falls, N.Y., boasts one of

Legenday Radio Broadcaster Calling It A Career After Long Run

Tom Darro’s career on the local radio airwaves is coming to a

Around and About: Schneiderman- Pigeon Political Feud Colors Indictment

Despite Big State Spending, Start-Up NY Falling Miles Short on Jobs Almost lost in the unbelievable feeding frenzy over the indictment last week of

July 7, 2016

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State Finance Board, Reassessment On The Way: Hold Onto Your Wallets!

If there’s one thing Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster can’t get enough of, it’s money. And not money like you work for, Dyster wants

July 7, 2016

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Cuomo Attempts Appeasement, Ignores “Blunderfalls”

Robert J. Edwards Guest View Governor Cuomo has seems to have taken an interest in making a show in Niagara Falls. His most recent

July 7, 2016

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Chalk Festival Returns To Lockport

Lockport, NY – The 4th Annual 2016 Sweet Chalk Festival in Lockport is slated for Sat-Sun, July 16 -17, in the municipal parking lots

July 7, 2016

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Why 12 Jurors Represent America And Why Anyone May Veto Unjust Laws

Here is a history lesson, a lesson on historical freedom principles that in our growing authoritarian state, you may want to consider. To our

July 7, 2016

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Director Comey Said What?

The Right Side J. Gary DiLaura You have got to be kidding me! First let me say this, FBI Director Comey is human, puts

July 7, 2016

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Ask the Judge – Question #6

Ask the Judge – Question #6 Dear Judge Bayger: What is “Lavern’s Law” and would it help or hurt injured persons in New

July 7, 2016

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LEGAL CORNER

When Are You Wrongfully Terminated From Your Employment? In New York, as in other states, employees work at will. This means an employee

July 7, 2016

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Radioactive Waste no Cause for Concern: According to Falls’ Senior Planner, Desantis

Niagara Falls city officials attempted to address concerns this week in the wake of an expose in The Reporter on the creation of a

June 30, 2016

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Ask The Judge

Dear Judge Bayger: My son was recently in a terrible accident and sustained very serious injuries. I’ve seen various ads on television and on

June 30, 2016

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Chinese Ash Borer Poses Threat to Forests in Erie, Niagara Counties

While cheap electronics, clothes and other goods come into this country in huge quantities from China every day, the emerald ash borer is

June 23, 2016

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Reassessment To Result In Tax Increases Between 17 And 40 Percent Citywide

by Mike Hudson When Niagara Falls officials say they’re “leaving $112 million on the table” because they haven’t done a reassessment since 2004, what

June 16, 2016

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Taxes In Most Highly Taxed City Just Aren’t High Enough, Dyster Says

by Mike Hudson It was barely three years ago. On June 13, 2013, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that a settlement had been

June 16, 2016

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Cat Hating Grandinetti Shot Down Again On Anti-Cat Legislation Here

by Mike Hudson It would be comical if it wasn’t so pathetic. Councilwoman Kristin Grandinetti, rubber stamp for anything her neighbor, Niagara Falls Mayor

June 16, 2016

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Transparency Wins Out Over Unnecessary Feral-Cat Ordinance Expediency

by Joe Kissel “I don’t understand the hesitation,” said councilwoman Kristen Grandinetti at Monday’s city council meeting just before changes to the city animal

June 16, 2016

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Complaints Against City Solicitor Suit Dyster’s Final Solution To A T

The three complainants who filed charges against former city controller Maria Brown have now also filed them against Corporation counsel Craig Johnson, reliable sources

June 16, 2016

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