Niagara Falls, New York is currently at an extraordinary, perhaps historic, crossroads. At the head of the city is Mayor Robert Restaino, who is solely responsible for deciding whether Niagara Falls will move into the future and accommodate the current demand for high tech data centers or let them beRead More

By Tony Farina With Memorial Day weekend fast upon us and the sunny days of summer already here, it is time to think fun and music in one big gulp and you can reach for all of it with a short trip down the Thruway to Batavia Downs Gaming whereRead More

  Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces that Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special effort to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. In a combined effort to stop impaired driving, prevent injuries and save lives, law enforcement officers across New York State will take toRead More

On May 21, 2024, Sheriff Filicetti announced the arrest of Shirley A Hobbs-Mills, 63 of Lockport, NY. Following an investigation by the Niagara County Drug Task Force, Hobbs-Mills was arrested on the following felony charges: Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell 3rd degree.Read More

Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that a Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict against Gregory M. Pearson, age 34, of Niagara Falls, this afternoon after deliberating for less than two hours. Pearson was convicted of 7 counts of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child committed inRead More

Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that yesterday evening in the Town of Lewiston Court the Honorable Hugh Gee sentenced Gary Sullo, age 58, to three years probation for his conviction of two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Sullo had been charged with multiple countsRead More

When it comes to staying informed about crime in Niagara Falls, one website stands out from the rest – Niagara Action. With its commitment to providing accurate and up-to-date information, Niagara Action has become the go-to source for comprehensive coverage of crime in the area. In this article, we willRead More

New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo, State Senator Steve Rhoads, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and members of the Senate Republican Conference today introduced legislation aimed at fixing the glaring loopholes that resulted in the shocking decision by the  Court of Appeals to overturn the conviction of serial sexual assaulter Harvey Weinstein.Read More

More than 1.8 million New Yorkers live in households that do not have any access to broadband Internet through a subscription or through a cellular data plan. Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and communityRead More

NIAGARA FALLS, NY – The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) in collaboration with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, is honored to present Colors Sing to Me: The Life and Art of Polly King. This exhibition, which spans May 22 to September 1, 2024, stands as a poignant homage and homecomingRead More

Niagara Action takes pride in being the world’s largest destination for Niagara Falls news and tourism, offering an extensive and diverse selection of Falls-inspired merchandise. With a focus on celebrating one of the most magnificent natural wonders on Earth, their merchandise caters to all Niagara Falls lovers, featuring products inspiredRead More

Niagara Falls, a natural wonder that captivates millions of visitors each year, is a destination that truly takes your breath away. And when it comes to exploring this magnificent site, there’s no better companion than Niagara Action. Niagara Action is your go-to resource for all things Niagara Falls. Whether you’reRead More

Niagara Pride is excited to release its most event packed schedule for Pride season ever.  This year, not only will Niagara Pride be partnering again with Calhoon’s Pub, Oliver Street Merchants Association, and Old Falls Street in order to host Newfane Pride, Oliver Street Pride (North Tonawanda), and Rainbow CityRead More

PRESS RELEASE: The LaSalle High School Alumni Association and LaSalle Preparatory School (LPS) cordially invite the media/press to attend and cover our Annual Golden Alumni Breakfast on Wednesday May 22nd from 9-11am. This event celebrates LaSalle High School alumni aged 80 and above, providing them with an opportunity to reminisceRead More

Every year, nearly 17,000 young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs in Western NY. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, the Construction Industry Education Foundation (CIEF) and Basil Family Dealerships are partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs Collaborative of WesternRead More

On Friday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) announcement of a substantial decline in military sexual assault and harassment. DoD’s Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military shows an estimatedRead More

Buffalo Arts Studio is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000. This grant will support the exhibition series Waterfront View. In total, the NEA will award 1,135 Grants for Arts Projects awards totalingRead More

Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt proudly presented proclamations to New York State Troopers for their heroic, lifesaving actions. On April 7th of this year, Troopers Martin Derkovitz, Benjamin Zaccagnino, and Matthew Wetzel arrived at the scene of a residential fire, with an attached garage fully engulfed in flamesRead More

This past Friday, the Niagara Gazette’s investigative journalist Mark Scheer published an editorial entitled “Economists on sports venue public financing: ‘read the fine print’.” Scheer astutely compared expert analyses on the public funding of the new Buffalo Bills stadium with Mayor Robert Restaino’s proposed use of public funding for hisRead More