Niagara Falls Reporter

Hochul, Albany Shovel Out $5 Million to Niagara Falls in Effort to “Revitalize” Downtown

November 21, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced that applications are available for the Niagara Falls Small Business Property Improvement Program. The $5 million program will

A Miscarriage of Justice·Featured

Echoes of Injustice: Steve Pigeon’s Case Mirrors Sebold’s Wrongful Accusation

November 20, 2023

By Marie White Sebold’s Apology Too Late In 2021, Alice Sebold, the best-selling author of the memoir “Lucky” and the novel “The Lovely Bones,”

Citycide

Murder Victim Ignored for an Hour after Being Shot in Little Italy

November 16, 2023

Last month, the 9th homicide of 2023 in the city of Niagara Falls took place on the formerly busy Pine Avenue in the Little

Data Campus·Local News

Niagara’s Game-Changer: New Arena + Digital Campus to Boost Economy, Skips Eminent Domain Hassle

November 16, 2023

Bold Vision: Leveraging State Land for Event Center, Tech Campus to Spur Growth! With the Mayoral election over, Niagara Falls can now turn its

Community News·Featured·Local News·News

Former Attorney General Sues State for Wrongful Action In Dismantling WROTB and ‘Neutering’ Outlying Counties

November 13, 2023

By Tony Farina Former State Attorney General Dennis Vacco of the Buffalo law firm of Lippes Mathias, is still awaiting responses from the state

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

Falls Comedian “Black Ernie” Lights Up the Stage in Vegas

November 12, 2023

Comedian Ernie Bivins, AKA “Black Ernie,” is making a name for himself in Las Vegas. “I’m 49, but I feel like I’m 29!” Jokes

A Miscarriage of Justice·Featured·Local News

Coercive Plea Bargain? Pigeon Chooses Eight Months Over Gambling Life in Prison

November 11, 2023

In a dramatic turn of events, G. Steven Pigeon faced a harrowing decision in the face of serious sexual abuse charges. With the risk

Niagara County

WNY Land Conservancy, Champion of Stella and Gorge, Adds Maine to Stellar Staff

November 9, 2023

The Western New York Land Conservancy, which in the past few years has spearheaded multimillion dollar restoration projects at both Stella Niagara and the

Elections 2023

In Race Too Close to Call, Restaino Leads Cain by Thin Margin as Absentee Votes are Counted

November 8, 2023

Restaino’s Alliance with the Conservative Party May Have Secured Win Democrat Mayor Robert Restaino has a small lead over Republican Carl Cain in the

NACC News and Events

“Warriors of Fashion” to feature Wearable Art Saturday at the NACC

November 7, 2023

“Warriors of Fashion” FIERCE. POWERFUL. BEAUTIFUL. On a runway transformed into a living art gallery artists push the boundaries of wearable art design: 5:00-7.00

Local News·Niagara Falls

Restaino’s Pre-Election Blitz: Clever Campaigning or Abuse of Power?

November 7, 2023

In the crunch before election day, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino displayed a blend of political savvy and desperation. His pre-election tactics were transparent,

Local News·Niagara Falls

Councilmember Vince Cauley Champions Transformation Toward a World-Class City

November 6, 2023

Niagara Falls, NY – On the eve of Election Day, Council Member Cauley presents a clear and compelling vision for the future of Niagara