Niagara Falls Reporter

Stay Ahead This Tax Season with Key Updates and Filing Tips: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD

January 16, 2025

MICHAEL S. GAWEL, CPA, JD NIAGARA BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING FILING STATUS Get ready for Taxes! It is January and Tax time is here. Niagara

Community News·Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Council Deeply Divided

January 6, 2025

By Tony Farina The Niagara Falls City Council continues to squabble with Jim Perry winning a second consecutive term as chairman in a 3

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SoleTurn Delivers Musical Magic to Bills Super Bowl Drive

January 3, 2025

By Tony Farina Will the Buffalo Bills finally bring home a Super Bowl title to their diehard fans who have loyally supported the team

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“Magic” Money: Mayor Restaino Pulls Millions “Out of Thin Air”

January 2, 2025

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Picking Up Where We Left Off: Another Round of Smokescreens Last Thursday the Niagara Falls City

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

Mayor Restaino’s Budget Smokescreen Causes Confusion

December 23, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Last Wednesday’s Council Meeting In a surprising turn of events last Wednesday night, the majority

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Culture of Government Secrecy Continues in Niagara Falls and Across the State Despite Efforts by Open Government Group

December 23, 2024

Open Government Coalition Cites Perry for Bad Behavior By Tony Farina “All too often, government wants to conduct business behind closed doors, which is

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

Mayor Restaino’s Worst Moments of 2024

December 10, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. MAYOR RESTAINO FIDDLES WHILE ROME IS BURNING As 2024 dwindles down we find ourselves staring

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What’s Next for Niagara Falls? Restaino’s Vision Just Words So Far

December 10, 2024

By Tony Farina Now that Mayor Robert Restaino has moved to have Niagara Falls go fully into the development of north Main St. and

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SoleTurn Brings Their Great Sound to Tailgate Fun

December 7, 2024

By Tony Farina The popular rock band SoleTurn made their musical contribution to the Buffalo Bills tailgate partying last Sunday before the game against

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Fixated and Furious: Restaino’s War Against NFR’s Development Plans

December 5, 2024

By Frank Parlato I saw Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino in one of his out-of-control states. Restaino appeared at a fundraising event for Glenn

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Mayor Restaino Ignores Experts: Red Flags Surround Event Center Plans

December 5, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. It’s been two years since the former director of the Niagara University’s Global Tourism Institute,

Restaino Administration Withholding Casino Funds from Schools, Hospital, NFTA and UGRR Museum

November 25, 2024

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Last month, the City of Niagara Falls, NY received $7,614,846 from New York State as