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May 13, 2025

The Art of Tech: Why Real-Time Wagers Are the Future of Sports Engagement

In an era where fans are constantly second-screening, sports are no longer just watched. They’re interacted with. Few innovations have reshaped that interaction quite like real-time (in-play) betting. What began as simple

Crime·Crime and Justice·Education·Investigative·Judicial Corruption·Law·Philosophy & Religion·Prosecutorial Misconduct·US News

May 12, 2025

When Belief Becomes a Crime — The First Amendment on Trial in Brooklyn

Last week, in a Brooklyn federal courtroom, something alarming happened—something that should concern anyone who values freedom of thought, speech, or religion. An American prosecutor stood at the podium and sought to

Government Witness Melts Down on Stand After Prosecutor Plays Netflix-Style Clip in OneTaste Show Trial

On Day One of witness testimony in United States v. Cherwitz and

What We Lost When We Stopped Getting Lost

Today, almost no one leaves home without opening up Google Maps. A

How to Cope and Stay Positive After a Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel like the world has suddenly stopped turning. In an instant, life as you know it changes, and you’re

May 4, 2025

Arts & Culture·Health·Lifestyle

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

April 16, 2025

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

Musical Fare presents WAITRESS

MusicaFare presents its final performance at Daemen Theater before moving to Shea’s 710 Theatre in the fall. THE REGIONAL PREMIERE OF: WAITRESSApril 16th –

April 14, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Chief Stauffiger vs. The Police Union: Inside Tonawanda’s Fight for Control

This is the first part of an investigative series about the fight between the Chief of Police in the Town of Tonawanda, and the

April 14, 2025

Crime and Justice·Featured·Law·News·NY

The Best Ways To Play Smarter And Win Bigger Online

Online casinos have become more popular recently. They pull many players who want fun and possible rewards while staying home. Knowing how to move

April 2, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Lifestyle

Buried Twice: How the U.S. Tried to Erase the Muwekma Ohlone from History—Then from the Law

In 1978, the Bureau of Indian Affairs omitted the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe from its list of federally recognized tribes. There was no hearing. The

March 31, 2025

Arts & Culture·Casino·Featured·Government·News·Politics

Conviction in the Frank Fraud Trial Raises Bigger Questions: What Did JPMorgan Really Care About?

In a closely watched federal trial that gripped Wall Street and Silicon Valley alike, a Manhattan jury on Friday found Charlie Javice and Olivier

March 31, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Government·Law·US News

Is it legal to play at an online casino?

The world of online gambling has expanded dramatically over the past two decades, offering convenient access to casino games from the comfort of your

March 27, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Lifestyle

Monopoly Money, Moon Shots, and a $175M Deal: Drama Peaks in Javice Trial Summations

The closing arguments in U.S. v. Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar unfolded like an HBO courtroom thriller, complete with board game metaphors, space-race references,

March 26, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Finance·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Judge Sets One-Day Closing in Javice Trial as Sides Clash Over Fairness and Evidence

In a tense and consequential day in federal court, the high-profile fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar took a sharp turn Tuesday,

March 25, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Prosecutorial Misconduct·US News

FARROW to Close Out Run at The Caz Friday Night

By Tony Farina The neo-classic rock band FARROW will close out its four-month residency at The Caz on Seneca St. on Friday night, March

March 25, 2025

Featured·Music

The Main Causes Of Blunt Trauma Injuries Globally

Blunt trauma injuries represent one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people annually across all demographics and geographic regions.

March 25, 2025

Arts & Culture·Health·Insurance·Law·Sports

Javice Defense Cries Foul as Judge Blocks Key Evidence, Suggesting JPMorgan’s Failures ‘Weren’t the Issue’

In the latest turn of the high-stakes federal fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein spent much of

March 24, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Technology·US News

The Ultimate Guide to All Spins Win Casino – Your Ticket to Online Gambling Thrills!

When it comes to online casinos in Australia, All Spins Win Casino (allspinswin.online) is a name that stands out from the crowd. Whether you’re

March 24, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games·Lifestyle

From Toronto to Moscow: How Danny Guy Became Putin’s Uranium Middleman.

In the early 2000s, Danny Guy co-founded Salida Capital, a Canadian hedge fund with an appetite for risk. Under Guy’s control, Salida poured capital

March 21, 2025

Featured·Law·Uncategorized

Marc Rowan’s Testimony Highlights User Definition Dispute in Fraud Trial of Javice and Amar

The fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, former executives of the college financial aid platform Frank, continued this week with testimony from

March 20, 2025

Analysis·Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Law·News·US News

Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, JPMorgan’s Due Diligence Failure or Fraud?

The fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar has become more than just a case of alleged financial misrepresentation—it’s exposing JPMorgan Chase’s negligence

March 20, 2025

Analysis·Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Investigative·News·Opinion·US News

Javice Trial: Defense Presses JPMorgan’s Due Diligence in Heated Cross-Examinations

As the trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar progresses, the defense continued to push back against the government’s allegations on March 18, 2025.

March 19, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Finance·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·US News

Judge Blocks Defense as JPMorgan’s Lack of Due Diligence Becomes Central to Frank Fraud Case

As the fraud trial against former Frank executives Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continues, the defense has repeatedly clashed with Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein

March 17, 2025

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How to Choose the Right Attorney for Your Medical Marijuana Legal Needs

Marijuana laws in the United States are pretty complex. First, they vary from state to state. Second, laws are constantly being revised and changed.

March 17, 2025

Business·CBD·Health·Law·Lifestyle

This Week at Central & Online: March 15 – March 23

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March 15, 2025

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Literature

Mason Young’s Testimony: A Cautious Witness and a Courtroom Clash

Now ending the fourth week of Charlie Javice’s trial, today’s proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

March 13, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Investigative·Law·Prosecutorial Misconduct·US News

How to make the most of online casinos?

Online casinos have become one of the most popular and widespread types of gambling services that allow gamblers to play without leaving home. With

March 12, 2025

Arts & Culture·Casino·Games

Testimony Takes Center Stage in Fraud Trial Amid Judge’s Apparent Memory Lapse

The trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continued today with gripping testimony from key witnesses, intense cross-examinations, and an unexpected moment where the

March 11, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Finance·Government·Law·News

Key Witness in Javice Trial Undermined by Contradictions and Personal Bias

The recent court proceedings in the case involving Ms. Charlie Javice featured a critical testimony from a witness whose statements appeared inconsistent, raising concerns

March 10, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Government·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Things to remember when gambling with unlicenced operators

Gambling with licensed operators is like having a safety net for your money and personal info. These platforms follow strict rules set by authorities,

March 7, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Lifestyle

Defense Struggles to Introduce Evidence as Judge Limits Scope in Javice Trial

“I don’t want to end up in an orange jumpsuit.” Those words, allegedly spoken by Charlie Javice, were repeated in court today as the

March 7, 2025

Business·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Government·Local News·News

Hillel Feuerman’s Fight for School Choice and How Vouchers and Private Schools Strengthen American Education

Hillel Feuerman, president of a private school in Boca Raton, Florida, has emerged as a leading advocate for educational reform, championing the expansion of

March 6, 2025

Analysis·Education·Local News

Judge and Prosecutors Block Defense Efforts to Show JPMorgan Knew the Truth About Frank’s User Numbers

As the 8th day of trial of United States v. Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continued in the Southern District of New York, defense

March 6, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Government·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Technology

March 4 Trial Proceedings: Key Judicial Rulings and Implications for Charlie Javice’s Defense

On the seventh day of Charlie Javice’s and co-defendant Olivier Amar’s trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York,

March 5, 2025

Business·Crime and Justice·Finance·Investigative·Law·News·Technology

Court Testimony Sheds Light on Key Dispute in Javice Trial

The sixth day of testimony in the trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar focused on digital records, data transactions, and discussions surrounding student

March 4, 2025

Business·Courts·Finance·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Technology·US News

How Crime and Justice is Changing in America

The American criminal justice system is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advances, shifting public attitudes, and mounting pressure for reform. From policing

March 1, 2025

Arts & Culture·Crime·Crime and Justice·Lifestyle·Prison and Prisoners

Judicial Interference? Judge’s Frequent Interruptions Hinder Baez’s Cross-Examination

During the Thursday, February 27, 2025, hearing, Charlie Javice‘s defense attorney José Baez repeatedly found himself at odds with the presiding judge, Alvin K.

February 28, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Finance·Investigative·Judicial Corruption·Law·Prosecutorial Misconduct

JPMorgan’s Legal Spending Raises Questions in Javice Trial

The trial of Frank founder Charlie Javice has taken an unexpected turn as revelations about JPMorgan Chase’s legal expenditures cast doubt on the fairness

February 26, 2025

Business·Courts·Featured·Finance·Law·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar’s Trial Resumes Amid Juror Changes and Heated Cross-Examinations

The fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar resumed Tuesday after a one-day delay, following yet another juror’s illness. The court began the

February 25, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Crime and Justice·Finance·Investigative·Law·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Technology·US News

Charlie Javice’s Trial Begins with Legal Battles, Juror Health Concerns—And a Judge Who Nodded Off

The high-profile fraud trial of Charlie Javice, the founder of college financial aid startup Frank, is off to a tumultuous start, with intense courtroom

February 24, 2025

Courts·Finance·Investigative·Judicial Corruption·Law·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Technology·US News

Why Your Business Needs a Review of Premise Liability

Premise liability is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of business operations that can significantly impact your company’s financial health and reputation. As a

February 10, 2025

Arts & Culture·Business·Finance·Insurance·Law

User Interface (UI) and Graphics: How Design Choices Impact Gaming Experience

Gaming experiences can be derived from a multitude of elements. Players tend to think about the gameplay they can enjoy when thinking about the

February 9, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games·Lifestyle

The Art of Miniatures: How Scale Models Blend Creativity & Functionality

The Art of Miniatures: How Scale Models Are Blending Creativity and Functionality Miniature models have captivated artists, engineers, and collectors for centuries. Whether it’s

February 8, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·Games·Lifestyle·Visual Arts

The History of Slot Machines and Their Rise in Popularity

Have you ever wondered how slot machines became one of the most exciting and loved casino games in the world? Whether you play at

February 8, 2025

Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games

Mandy Chen: Amplifying Women’s Voices Through Film

In the world of filmmaking, where diverse perspectives are essential for telling compelling stories, Mandy Chen stands out as a filmmaker dedicated to amplifying

February 4, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·TV & Film·Visual Arts

Well-Known Radio Veteran Joins WLVL on Monday With Talk Show

By Tony Farina Bill Yuhnke, an entrepreneur who is always looking for new talent for his many enterprises, has struck again, this time is

January 21, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured

MUSICALFARE presents THE LAST FIVE YEARS January 10 – January 26, 2025

CABARET MUSICALS SERIES THE LAST FIVE YEARS (On the Premier Cabaret Stage) : MusicalFare Theatre is on the web at www.musicalfare.com Written

January 14, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

7 Tips for Driving on the Highway for the First Time

Driving on the highway for the first time can feel daunting. The high speeds, constant lane changes, and endless traffic can overwhelm even the

January 14, 2025

Arts & Culture·Featured·Law·Lifestyle

Quality Control in Manufacturing: Essential Role of Universal Testing Machines

In the manufacturing world, ensuring product quality is essential for success. Companies face the constant challenge of maintaining high standards while meeting industry regulations.

January 14, 2025

Arts & Culture·Business·Featured·Finance·Technology

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

From the Courtroom to the Dictionary: How “Going TransPerfect” Became a Legal Verb

In the annals of American corporate law, few cases have left as indelible a mark on the public imagination as the TransPerfect saga. What

January 2, 2025

Courts·Featured·Judicial Corruption·Law

Order Within Chaos: Liu Yang’s Artistic Journey

Liu Yang’s artistic journey is a fascinating exploration of materials and their intrinsic order. From her early background in gemmology to her current practice

December 12, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Lifestyle

SoleTurn Brings Their Great Sound to Tailgate Fun

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

December 7, 2024

Events·Featured·Music·Pop

FINAL WEEKEND “The Fitzgeralds” – New Musical Playing at ICTC through Nov. 24th!

Step into the dazzling, yet turbulent world of one of the most iconic couples of the Jazz Age in The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul,

November 21, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Theater

The Buffalo Chamber Players bring back the fun side of Bach

Not just Bach and not just Brews! Join the Buffalo Chamber Players at the 9th Ward at Asbury Hall for a fun evening of

November 12, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Music

HATE WON

Dear Editor: Hate won. Donald Trump ran a campaign on hate, vengeance, bigotry, and racism. He spread conspiracy theories that legal immigrants were eating

November 8, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Government·Opinion·Politics

MusicalFare Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere of: SOMETHING ROTTEN November 6th – December 8th

Set in 1595, this hysterical 9-time Tony nominee follows the Bottom Brothers who set out to write the world’s first musical and attempt to

November 4, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

How to Create a Nature-Inspired Living Room

We are connected to nature in ways most of us don’t even fully realize. Not only can adding more nature-inspired design into our home

October 30, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Home·Lifestyle

TransPerfect Media: A Journey from Translation to Cinematic Restoration and Global Storytelling

Often known for its translation and language solutions, TransPerfect has extended its reach into the world of film and television through TransPerfect Media—a lesser-known

October 29, 2024

Arts & Culture·Technology·TV & Film

DEVON COLE – “Two Shades Blonder” EP out now

Today, Canadian songstress and feminist anthem extraordinaire Devon Cole releases her eclectically decorated Two Shades Blonder EP out now via Arista Records. The release

October 28, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Music

Giant Strides towards Advancement: The Role of Technology in Shaping Immersive Gaming Experiences

The gaming industry has undergone numerous transformations and this is largely driven by advancements in technology. Accordingly, most advancements introduced into the industry is

October 13, 2024

Activities·Arts & Culture·Betting·Casino·Games·Technology

Major Must-See Art Shows for the Fall Season

The summer is rapidly shifting to fall, and, along with it, some of the world’s most major, award-winning art shows and exhibitions. Renowned artists

October 12, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

We can no longer ignore the climate crisis

Dear editor, As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane

October 11, 2024

Arts & Culture·Environment·Featured·Opinion