Niagara Falls Reporter

Niagara Falls Continues Failed Development Legacy As Latest Project in State of Who Knows What

September 3, 2024

By Tony Farina Very few government-sponsored development projects make good on their promise in Niagara Falls and the latest hope for a successful finish

Featured·Ken Cosentino·Local News·Niagara Falls

Restaino’s Main Street Plans Echo Lackey’s Disastrous Urban Renewal

August 28, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The City of Niagara Falls, NY has been plagued by poor development deals since time

Sudan·World News

The Risks of Sudan’s Division: A Looming Catastrophe

August 15, 2024

Sudan, a nation long beleaguered by conflict and political turmoil, stands on the precipice of further division, a prospect that could unravel the state’s

Local News·Niagara Falls

Betting the Farm: Restaino Pledges Future Taxes for Centennial Park

August 13, 2024

Restaino’s Centennial Park project could leave residents footing the bill for decades Niagara Falls’ leaders might wish to examine what has happened in other

Community News·Ken Cosentino·Local News·Niagara County·Niagara Falls

Mayor’s Office Attempts to Hide Rising Costs for Centennial Park

August 7, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Mayor Robert Restaino has been intentionally misleading his constituents for the past 3+ years by

Local News·Niagara Falls

Restaino’s Hidden Costs: Niagara Falls Dishing Out Big Bucks for Eminent Domain Battle

August 6, 2024

By Frank Parlato How Much Has Niagara Falls Spent on Buffalo Lawyers to Stop the AI Data Center ? Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino

A Miscarriage of Justice·Broome County·Community News·Local News·Michael Korchak

Charges Against Leor Kweller Dismissed: A Tale of Vindication and Hope

August 3, 2024

In an unusual turn of events, the charges against Leor Kweller, a former teacher, were dismissed before trial, and the prosecution’s attempt to appeal

Community News·Featured·Ken Cosentino·Local News·Niagara Falls

Water Board Drama Clouded by Politics

July 26, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. On Wednesday night, all five members of the Niagara Falls City Council voted unanimously to

Community News·Gawel

Letter to the Editor from Michael S. Gawel

July 10, 2024

I rarely praise Democrats for legislation, but U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has been doing a great job for New York State. Senator Schumer spearheaded

Community News·Data Campus·Featured·Local News

Arena Madness: Niagara Falls Mayor vs. AI Future

July 9, 2024

By Frank Parlato Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino proposes to build an arena on a property the City doesn’t own. To do so, he

Local News·News

OTB Followed the Correct Law in Negotiating Buyouts

July 8, 2024

By Tony Farina Despite calls for an investigation by the state attorney general of buyouts recently approved for three top leaders of the highly

Community News·Featured·Ken Cosentino·Local News·Niagara Falls

Juneteenth Committee Condemns Mayor Restaino for Racism

June 30, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Once again, Mayor Robert Restaino is being accused of racism against Black people in the