Local History reflects Rich Religious Heritage
By Nate McMurray Grand Island Town Supervisor Right here, in Western New York, we are surrounded by history. Great minds—from Nikola Tesla to Frank
Local school zone speed limits arbitrary, make little sense
The speed limit on Mapleton Road in front of the sprawling Starpoint Central School campus in the town of Pendleton has been lowered to
Geiben recounts positive experience on Town Board
By Councilman William E. Geiben Lewiston Town Board This letter is being written to acknowledge the positive experience I have found during the past two
RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS OR ARTICLES OF WAR ?
The Right Side By J Gary DiLaura Right after 9/11, I sent articles to local papers and to Congress pointing out that we
Niagara Falls Jokes
Sam Hoyt responded to a call from his lawyer, insisting that they meet at once. He arrived at his lawyer’s firm, and was ushered
County Legislature Will Likely Remain in GOP Hands While Some Contests Promise Closeness, Experts See ‘Status Quo’ Election
Tuesday’s countywide election is likely to produce the same 11-4 split, with the same faces, on the Niagara County Legislature. How likely is
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 7; WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8; TUESDAY, NOV. 21
MORINELLO STAFF TO HOLD NOVEMBER MOBILE OFFICE HOURS The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Guest View
“I don’t make jokes,” Will Rogers wrote, “I just watch the government and report the facts.” I’ve written often about the lack of transparency,
Guest Commentary on the New York State Constitutional Convention Call
Chances are good that the folks reading this have already heard that on the back of the November 7 ballot they will be asked
Museums of Niagara Association (MONA) To Hold First Friday Event at Old Fort Erie
Fort Erie, ON – As part of the Museums of Niagara Association (MONA) First Fridays public awareness campaign, The Niagara Parks Commission is pleased to announce that
100 YEARS OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE. GO CYNDY AND CELIA!
Fellow Islanders, The year 2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of women in New York State gaining the right to vote. When you vote on
Be Grand
Dear Islanders, The two Town Councilmen who are leaving office, Ray Billica and Chris Aronica, wrote a letter last week. Their message, essentially, was