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
Hochul’s DEC set to Clear-Cut Zoar Old-Growth Forest
Several years ago, I attended a hike through the wild and majestic Zoar Valley, located a half hour’s drive south of Buffalo, led
Essential Deductions Every Landlord Should Know: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD
By Michael S. Gawel, JD, CPA Rental Income For Niagara Falls resident’s rental income is one of the most common forms of taxable income
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