Shadows of Little Italy
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Niagara Falls native Gabriel Porto was a proud Italian-American. His book, aptly titled “Memoirs of
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 Now Wants Feasibility Study to See if He Still Wants to Take NFR Land
This is not how eminent domain is supposed to work. It is also not how development is supposed to work, even when, like Niagara
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
GUEST VIEW: Historic status doesn’t solve Turtle’s problems
By Roger Trevino Unfortunately, the Niagara Gazette’s article on Friday regarding the Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Commission supporting efforts to designate the Turtle building
Will AI Boom Bypass Niagara, While It Ignites Elsewhere?
While the City of Niagara Falls has stalled a proposed Data Center with a $1.5 billion investment by Urbacon, one of the world’s largest
Urbacon’s Involvement in Niagara Falls Data Center a Good Sign for the City
The proposal of the Niagara Digital Campus, a $1.5 billion data center, allows the city to compete with the big cities in the world
Will Niagara Falls Mayor Reject NFR’s Data Center as AI Demand Soars?
Niagara Falls Redevelopment Reveals $1.5 Billion Data Center Plan Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) recently revealed a site plan for the first phase of its
Deciphering Tax Dependents: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD
By Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD Dependency? Who can be claimed as a dependent? Who can claim that person as a dependent? A dependent
How Niagara Falls Can Benefit From The Remarkable Demand For Data Centers
The Niagara Digital Campus is an innovative, $1.48 billion technology and data center hub that will bring thousands of jobs and cutting-edge technological infrastructure
In Race Too Close to Call, Restaino Leads Cain by Thin Margin as Absentee Votes are Counted
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
Restaino’s “Events Center” Pipe Dream Should Be Named After Him
Mayor Robert Restaino wants to build a taxpayer-funded events center. He does not yet have the funding or land. But we understand the principle
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
Falls Mayoral Candidate Carl Cain’s Wisdom Sharpened by Heart and History
By Brandon M. Stickney “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” –
NFMMC Leads Niagara County in Preparation for Medicaid Doulas
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — “Everyone should have a doula,” noted one mother who birthed with a doula from the Every Woman & Child Counts
Stage Set for Mayoral Debate Slugfest
By Tony Farina It looks like the Oct. 25 debate between Mayor Robert Restaino and challenger Carl Cain, a retired deputy police superintendent, has
Mayor Restaino’s Broken Campaign Promises & Failed Report Card
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. The following is a screenshot taken directly from the main webpage of Mayor Restaino’s 2019
Cain Fires Back at Restaino’s ‘Political Maneuver’ Threat to Release Personnel Files
By Tony Farina The Niagara Falls mayoral race is turning ugly. Just ask Republican candidate Carl Cain who is alleging that Mayor Restaino, a
Mayor Restaino’s Disturbing Behavior and Political Pandering
The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. MAYOR RESTAINO AND THE SO-CALLED “BLACK VOTE” Mayor Restaino has been handing out “candy,” but
