Mayor Closes Rink After Vote Doesn’t go his Way
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. This past Wednesday, Niagara Falls City Council majority voted against awarding the operating contract for the
APHL Champions Support Current Hyde Park Rink Operator
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The contested Hyde Park Ice Pavilion operator contract was not on the City Council agenda
Restaino’s Risky Pick for Hyde Park Ice Pavilion
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino (once again) publicly embarrassed himself in the media last month
Restaino Locked Out Kids like he Locked Up an Entire Courtroom
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. THE (LATEST) INCIDENT The Restaino Brothers have once again shown their asses to our entire
Gardengate: Part One – Falls DPW Removes Family’s Sensory Garden
The following is Part One of an ongoing series written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. THE INCIDENT Monday, April 21st – just one day
“Magic” Money: Mayor Restaino Pulls Millions “Out of Thin Air”
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
Mayor Restaino’s Budget Smokescreen Causes Confusion
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
Plagued by Rats, LaSalle Residents Scoff at Mayor Ratstaino’s Ten Dollar Coupon
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Rats! It’s like a scene from a horror movie, except it’s all too real for
Veteran/Activist Arlene Doss Exposes Mayor Restaino’s Web of Lies
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The fight continues between (38 year) US Army veteran/community activist Arlene Doss and cowardly bully
Mayor Restaino: Gaslight King of Niagara Falls
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. “We have been deceived on the North End of Niagara Falls. We have been defrauded,”
Did Council Chairman Jim Perry Violate the First Amendment?
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. During a Niagara Falls City Council meeting on September 4th, Tanya Barone stepped up to
Water Board Drama Clouded by Politics
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. On Wednesday night, all five members of the Niagara Falls City Council voted unanimously to
Mayor Restaino: Anti-business, Pro-gentrification
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Local taxpayers have been critical of Mayor Restaino’s administration, which has labeled the City of
Turtle Farce: Misleading People for a Land Grab
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!” Earlier this
Turtle Power: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. I have watched with interest as the “Save the Turtle” drama unfolds. The Turtle has
City in Peril: Skrlin’s Scorching Take on Niagara Falls’ Nosedive
By Gerald Skrlin In response to Frank Parlato’s question, “What will it take to fix up the Falls?” I found myself reflecting on the
Vincent Cauley: A Bold Voice in Niagara Falls City Council
Niagara Falls City Council Member Vincent Cauley is emerging as a force to reckon with. Known for his assertive stance, Cauley has vocally challenged
Vincent Cauley Challenges Mayor’s Planned Misuse of CDBG Funds for Event Center
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Last night’s city council meeting was further proof that Mayor Restaino’s proposed use of CDBG
Brian Archie: Trust, Accountability and Building Bridges
As part of a series highlighting the Black candidates currently running for office in the City of Niagara Falls, this article will focus specifically
Uniquia Lewis: Fairness, Equality And Transparency
This article is part of a series highlighting the Black candidates currently running for office in the City of Niagara Falls, focusing specifically on
