Niagara Falls’s $200 Million Arena Rests on a Report That Forgot the Truth
By Frank Parlato A city on the edge of debt. A mayor with a vision. The feasibility report came. It said: Build it. It did not say how. Or who would
Mayor Restaino’s $850-a-Year Arena Tax Bomb for Every Niagara Falls Home
Niagara Falls, NY: Mayor Robert Restaino addressed the public via YouTube, promoting his Centennial Park project—a proposed $200 million arena. The vision was compelling—ice rinks and concerts, a city reborn under bright
Niagara Falls Arena Study: No Author, No Team, No Truth
By Frank Parlato The City of Niagara Falls, New York, retained the
Shadows of Little Italy
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Niagara Falls native
Veteran/Activist Arlene Doss Exposes Mayor Restaino’s Web of Lies
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The fight continues between (38 year) US Army veteran/community activist Arlene Doss and cowardly bully
Digital Campus Would Be a Lottery Win for Taxpayers
By Tony Farina The real measure of the economic benefits that would accrue to the city of Niagara Falls across the board with the
Niagara Falls Redevelopment is taking the next steps on a $1.5 billion plan to construct a massive data center campus in the City of Niagara Falls.
By Jacob Tierney The developer, which owns more than 140 acres in downtown Niagara Falls, plans to construct nine buildings – totaling 1.2 million
Voters be Trippin’
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The Amtrak Train Station located at 825 Depot Avenue is an early polling location for
Legacy Project or Political Vendetta? Mayor Restaino’s Arena Plans Under Scrutiny Amid NFR Dispute
This is Part Two of a series on the eminent domain fight between Mayor Restaino and NFR. Read the first article here. Niagara Falls’
Eminent Domain Escalates: Restaino’s $150 Million Arena Plan Threatens $1.5 Billion AI Data Center
An incredible battle is underway in Niagara Falls, NY. The battleground is a 10-acre piece of vacant land. The fight is over what the
Mayor Restaino: Gaslight King of Niagara Falls
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. “We have been deceived on the North End of Niagara Falls. We have been defrauded,”
Niagara Falls Redevelopment Files Application for Planned Unit District (PUD) for $1.5 Billion Niagara Digital Campus
Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) announced Thursday that it has filed a full application with the City of Niagara Falls for a Negotiated Planned Development
Mayor’s Vision Not a Good Deal for Anybody
By Tony Farina There are no takers so far to invest in Restaino’s dream project, including New York State, leaving Niagara Falls taxpayers the
New Business Transparency Rules: What You Need to Know About Beneficial Ownership Reporting in 2024
Michael S. Gawel, JD, CPA Beneficial Ownership Information In 2021 Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act. As of 2024 the US Department of the
Brown Moves On to New Position
By Tony Farina After nearly 20 years as mayor of Buffalo, Byron Brown is getting acquainted with his new environs, Western Regional Off-Track Betting
Gawel Kicks Off Run Today at Wilbur’s
By Tony Farina Entertainment begins at 4:30 this afternoon (Monday, Oct.14) at Wilbur’s Bar on Cayuga Dr., Niagara Falls, where former councilmember Michael Gawel
GUEST VIEW: Niagara Digital Campus would generate millions in sales tax revenue. Here’s how.
By Dennis Elsenbeck If you’ve followed the debate over the proposed $1.5 billion Niagara Digital Campus, you know that the project is estimated to
The Time for High Tech has Arrived for Niagara Falls
By Tony Farina Well paying high tech jobs or low tourism industry bottom-feeder pay? High tech vs. more of the same for poor Niagara
Time to Change the Development Game in Niagara Falls
By Tony Farina No matter where you look in Niagara Falls, there is a failed or under water investment development plan that has come
Tugby’s Opens on Niagara Street
By Tony Farina The Niagara Reporter wishes to extend all the best in the future to the new souvenir shop opening at 616 Niagara
Did Council Chairman Jim Perry Violate the First Amendment?
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. During a Niagara Falls City Council meeting on September 4th, Tanya Barone stepped up to
Lorigo Tapped to Top State Political Post
By Tony Farina Another incredible political honor has come to the longest serving Erie County political chairman, Ralph Lorigo, who has served as the
Gawel Gears Up for Council Bid
By Tony Farina It may be early, but former Niagara Falls councilmember Michael Gawel is planning another political comeback to bring his legal and
Adopt-a-Park or Adopt-a-Mayor? Restaino’s Latest Desperate Plea
Niagara Falls NY – As the city’s eminent domain legal fight to take 10 acres of private property from Niagara Falls Redevelopment continues, Mayor
