Gardengate: Part Four – Exposing the Truth
The following is Part Four of an ongoing series by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Part One, Two and Three recap: Niagara Falls Department of
Gardengate: Part Two – A Misrepresentation of Facts
The following is Part Two of an ongoing series written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Part One recap: Niagara Falls DPW removed a sensory
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
Mystery Surrounds North End Bitcoin Operation
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. [Author’s Note: Several days after this article was originally published, this reporter was contacted by
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
Mayor Restaino is Blowing Millions of Dollars on Animal Shelter
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Mayor Restaino’s reckless and wanton misuse of our tax dollars seems to know no boundaries.
Restaino’s Main Street Plans Echo Lackey’s Disastrous Urban Renewal
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The City of Niagara Falls, NY has been plagued by poor development deals since time
Mayor’s Office Attempts to Hide Rising Costs for Centennial Park
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Mayor Robert Restaino has been intentionally misleading his constituents for the past 3+ years by
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
Juneteenth Committee Condemns Mayor Restaino for Racism
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Once again, Mayor Robert Restaino is being accused of racism against Black people in the
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
Analyzing the Market for a new Niagara Falls Event Center
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Live entertainment experts such as Christian Printup have voiced their opinions in opposition of Mayor
Experts Warn Against Using Public Funds for Event Center
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. This past Friday, the Niagara Gazette’s investigative journalist Mark Scheer published an editorial entitled “Economists
Turtle Aftermath: Giving “Buffalo Niagara” the Boot
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. TURTLE RECAP: CENSORING THOSE WITH A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION Last week’s debacle surrounding the Turtle
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
Mayor Restaino’s Budget Includes Tax Hike for Businesses
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the highest property taxes in the nation for a
Falls Comedian “Black Ernie” Lights Up the Stage in Vegas
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
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
