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 Judge Danielle Restaino running for reelection and attorney
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 name like an artist signs a canvas. Paid
Restaino’s Power Play: Tuesday’s Vote Will Decide If Niagara Falls Still Has a Council
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — On Tuesday, voters will decide whether the City
Vote for Change on City Council Or Risk More Erosion of Public Trust
By Tony Farina It’s time for Niagara Falls voters to elect a
Water Board Creation Leaves to Wonder What Were They Thinking?
At the behest of the Niagara Falls City Council, the New York State Legislature created the city Water Board back in 2002. Locally, the
Terrapin Point….Off Limits
By Emma Gibbs As another tourist season approaches, the New York State Parks Office is trying to fine tune a sale pitch explaining to
Great Lakes Water Withdrawal Scheme on Cuomo’s Desk
Later this month, and for the second time during his five years in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will make a decision that has enormous
Tompkins, Scott Seek To Wrest Water Board Control From Albany
In addition to calling for the termination of Niagara Falls Water Board Executive Director Paul Drof, city Councilman Ken Tompkins has introduced a resolution
Will Taxpayers Foot The Bill For Dyster’s Personnel “Surprise”? Dyster Secret Plan To Give Raises To Appointees Requires Council Support
By Emma Gibbs Nowhere in either his proposed or adopted 2016 Budgets did Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster have the courage to introduce the
Tompkins Says Memorial Day Parade Will Go On
In perhaps his finest hour in his first year as a Niagara Falls city councilman, Kenneth Tompkins announced Wednesday night there will be a
Readers Follow Up With Ghost Stories And Pictures
Following our publication of the picture of “Peg, the witch,” last week, a purportedly ghostly presence which appeared against the backdrop of a black
