Very Little Common Ground in Political Debates
By Tony Farina The New York Coalition for Open Government has long called on Mayor Robert Restaino to stop calling so many special sessions
Erie County DA Bets on Teen’s Word Against Pigeon: Lack of DNA Evidence and Witnesses Complicates Case
Almost two years ago – in December, 2021 – Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced rape charges against Steve Pigeon. Next month, he
Behrens the Killer Appears to Flaunt Gun on Facebook before Murder
Convicted killer Gabriel Behrens, 22, of Niagara Falls was sentenced the other day to 32 years in state prison for several crimes including
Video: Restaino in Denial About Crime
If you believe Mayor Robert Restaino, the city’s never been safer; crime is down and all is right with the city and his administration.
Cauley Stresses Watchdog Role and Cooperation In Campaign for Niagara Falls City Council
By Tony Farina Politics is definitely in the air in Niagara Falls with the election just around the corner on Nov. 7. Two
Michael S. Gawel: The Experienced Choice for Niagara Falls City Council
Michael S. Gawel, a former councilman and current candidate for the City of Niagara Falls Council, has a clear vision for the future of
HUD Ignores FOIL Request, Appears to Help Mayor Keep His Financial Plans Secret
By Tony Farina Simply stated, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has now become part of the story of the competing
NFR Unveils $1.5 Billion Niagara Digital Campus Plans – Parcel 0 Deemed Essential for Project’s First Phase
Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) and Toronto-based developer Urbacon have unveiled a $1.5 billion plan for the first phase of the Niagara Digital Campus, a
Council Beats Back Tompkins Bid to Cut Ties With Law Firm Keeping Door Open for Possible Settlement Talks With NFR
By Tony Farina There was good news for the taxpayers at Wednesday’s Niagara Falls City Council meeting as lawmakers beat back a bid by
Opportunity for Niagara Falls Development at Hand With Millions in Jobs and Tax Money at Stake
By Tony Farina NFR’s development partner, Toronto-based Urbacon, last week released its site plan for the first phase of its $1.5 billion data center
Shadows of Scrutiny: A Closer Look at the Rape Accusation Against Veteran Political Strategist Steve Pigeon
From Politics to Personal Bonds I’ve known Steve Pigeon for over 25 years, and our association isn’t just professional. We’re friends. I knew him
City Roads Rated ‘Bad’ by Carl Cain: Residents Echo the Sentiment
Niagara Falls NY – Carl Cain is running against Mayor Robert Restaino for mayor. Election is November 7. This is the second in a