Tony Farina

Tony Farina is an award-winning newspaper and television reporter, former chief speech writer for the NY Attorney General, and former First Assistant Comptroller for the City of Buffalo, in addition to being a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.

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April 24, 2025

SoleTurn Will Take to the Stage May 31 To Perform Debut Album at The Caz

By Tony Farina A night of very exciting music is in store for folks looking to be entertained come Saturday night, May 31, when the creative rock band SoleTurn will be on

Analysis·Business·Featured·Finance·Government·Local News·News·NY

April 16, 2025

Niagara Falls is Perfectly Positioned To Become a Tech Hub for a Better Future

By Tony Farina This may come as no surprise to local residents, but the average salary in Niagara Falls, N. Y., is roughly $41,430 per year or less than $20 per hour,

FARROW to Close Out Run at The Caz Friday Night

By Tony Farina The neo-classic rock band FARROW will close out its

Barry Lillis to Bid Farewell on Sunday Radio Show, The End of an Era Says WEBR Owner

By Tony Farina Lots has changed since the 1970s and that includes

SoleTurn to Present the Contender At Telethon on Sunday at 11 AM

By Tony Farina Supporting children’s charities is the mission of the Variety Kids Telethon and the 63rd annual event will take place Saturday night

March 5, 2025

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Knox Mansion Tours Offer Historical Gem

March 4, 2025 By Tony Farina With the end of the long winter finally arriving, it might be a good time to schedule a

March 4, 2025

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Cellino Law Continues to Deliver in Personal Injury Cases

By Tony Farina Like just about all of us, Ross Cellino has had his share of ups and downs but the personal injury law

January 18, 2025

Featured·Local News

SoleTurn Delivers Musical Magic to Bills Super Bowl Drive

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

January 3, 2025

Featured·Local News·Music·Sports

Packed House Expected Saturday for SoleTurn at Sportsmen’s Tavern

By Tony Farina The rock band SoleTurn is expecting a great house on Saturday night, March 23, for their concert at the legendary Sportsmen’s

March 22, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Local News·Music·Pop

SoleTurn Will Have Great Musical Show at Sportsmen’s Tavern on March 23

By Tony Farina If you are of sound mind and can put your cell phone aside for a few hours, you may be

March 10, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music·Pop

Legendary Wrestler Ilio DiPaolo Honored With Weeklong Gala in Abruzzo, Italy

By Tony Farina The Abruzzo region is often referred to as one of the most beautiful places in all of Italy and is the

September 24, 2023

Arts & Culture

Notable Political Figure Steve Pigeon Faces Major Courtroom Test

By Tony Farina Where to start with Steve Pigeon? That’s the question I asked myself when publisher Frank Parlato of the Niagara Falls Reporter

September 19, 2023

Courts·Crime and Justice·Local News·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Gaming Negotiations Blindsided by Rochester Casino Talk That Only Became Public at the 11th Hour

By Tony Farina Nudged along with help from State Sen. Tim Kennedy of South Buffalo, the State Legislature appeared poised to approve a new

June 15, 2023

Betting·Featured·Finance·News

Niagara Falls, Buffalo Business Partnership Off to Good Start

You might say it was a perfect fit. That’s what former Niagara Falls city lawmaker Michael Gawel and Seneca Vocational High School

April 16, 2018

Local News

Reporting by Parlato Credited With Arrest of Cult Leader

The dogged determination of businessman-turned-journalist Frank Parlato, using the same no-holds-barred reporting he used to end the Maid of the Mist monopoly on both

April 15, 2018

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