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The Sentence That Won’t Be Served: How German Innovator Bernhard Fritsch Escaped American Justice

By Frank Parlato The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles is asking Judge Dale S. Fischer to impose a 15-year sentence on Bernhard Fritsch on October 20. There’s just one problem: Fritsch

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative

October 19, 2025

How German Tech Pioneer Bernhard Fritsch Escaped the Reach of American Courts

By Frank Parlato After having written several stories about his trial and conviction, to my surprise, Bernhard Fritsch disappeared just before a remand hearing ahead of sentencing on June 2. I always

The Secret Hilton Meeting That Changed the Sandusky Case

By Frank Parlato This hearing was the single greatest threat to the

Jerry Sandusky; A Man Still Walking the Second Mile

By Frank Parlato From 1969 to 1999, he was a coach at

Major Legal Scandal—New Evidence of Perjury and Evidence Tampering Rocks the OneTaste Case

I’m writing regarding a shocking legal development in the ongoing United States v. Cherwitz, et al. case, where recent federal and civil court filings

March 20, 2025

Crime and Justice·Featured

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

Featured·Uncategorized

Judge Escalante vs. 1200 Rescued Dogs and Cats in No Kill Sanctuary: “Don’t Tell the Jury ‘the Animals are at Risk'”

The road to D.E.L.T.A. Rescue wound up a California mountainside, past sun-scorched brush and brittle dirt, through desolation where things—dogs, cats, people—could disappear without

March 3, 2025

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption

Catskills Man Fights to Overturn Conviction, Alleges Police Officer Wanted His Girlfriend

Catskills Man Fights to Overturn Drug Conviction, Alleges Police Officer Framed Him South Fallsburg, NY – Colone R. DaCosta, convicted on drug charges, is

March 1, 2025

Crime and Justice·Featured·News

FBI Special Agent Elliot McGinnis Under Fire: Immolation Almost Certain

Outside the Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, Defense Council Jennifer Bonjean spoke to press about her client’s case. Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz are charged

February 28, 2025

Courts·Crime and Justice·Featured·News·NY·Uncategorized

The StoneZONE: New Roger Stone Show on WABC Radio

New York, NY – Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC Radio announce the addition of a new weeknight program, The StoneZONE, hosted by renowned political

February 27, 2025

Featured·Government

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

Georgescu’s Rise Through Russian Cyber Fraud Rocked Romania’s Election; Vance Decries His Ouster

On November 24, 2024, Călin Georgescu, 62, unexpectedly won the first round of Romania’s presidential election. Not a single poll predicted his victory. The

February 23, 2025

Featured·News

Trump is trying to shred the constitutional separation of powers

Having a president with authority to close programs, or decide which programs to fund, totally bypasses Congress and makes Congress useless. That is how authoritarians

February 10, 2025

Courts·Featured·Government·News·Politics·Prosecutorial Misconduct

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

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

Niagara Falls Sitting on the Edge Of Another Huge Missed Opportunity

By Tony Farina I’ll begin this piece by saying what I’ve written before many times, that data centers could bring huge economic benefits to

February 2, 2025

Featured

Cousin Brucie to Join Local Airwaves Courtesy of WEBR and WLVL

By Tony Farina A true legend in the radio world for decades will soon be heard locally on Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to

January 28, 2025

Featured

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

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

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

Illegal Alien Wins $6.7 Million Judgment Against No-Kill Animal Sanctuary – Uses Fake Social Security Number

Adriana Duarte Valentines’ story may be a modern American rags-to-riches tale. Yet she hasn’t received her money, and she is not an American. The

December 25, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·News

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

Meme Stock Madness: Federal Judge Komitee Bets on GameStop During Court Sessions

Nick Pinto of Hell Gate, an online, worker-owned publication focused on local New York City news, wrote a story about Eric Komitee, the federal

December 5, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption

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

Judge Komitee’s Million-Dollar Investments, Friendships With ‘Victims’ Question Integrity of Watson’s Trial as Defense Presents Mafia-Style Chart

The above is a chart designed by the Carlos Watson defense team showing the many conflicts Judge Eric Komitee had while he presided

November 8, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption·News

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

Letter: Experts in every field agree Trump Would be a Disaster to the Economy, the Environment, Healthcare, and National Security

Dear Editor: The Economist has endorsed Kamala Harris. They warn that a “second Trump term comes with unacceptable risks.” Moody’s Analytics, which evaluates risk,

November 1, 2024

Featured·Government·News·Opinion·Politics

Legacy Project or Political Vendetta? Mayor Restaino’s Arena Plans Under Scrutiny Amid NFR Dispute

This is Part Two of a series on the eminent domain fight between Mayor Restaino and NFR. Read the first article here. Niagara Falls’

October 31, 2024

Featured·Government·Local News·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment·Robert Restaino

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

Eminent Domain Escalates: Restaino’s $150 Million Arena Plan Threatens $1.5 Billion AI Data Center

An incredible battle is underway in Niagara Falls, NY. The battleground is a 10-acre piece of vacant land. The fight is over what the

October 29, 2024

Featured·Government·Local News·Niagara Falls

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

Breaking News: Conflict of Interest Bombshell: Judge Invested in Ozy’s Victim Companies

Watson’s Conviction and Motion for Judge’s Disqualification Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson may not be going to prison after all. The federal judge who

October 27, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption·News

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

Road Less Traveled’s SHIPWRECKED! Closes Sunday!

Get your tickets to any of the final 4 performances! PLUS! Enjoy one of our featured cocktails in the lounge before the show and

October 7, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

FINAL WEEK!! Monsters of the American Cinema at BUA

When his husband passes away, Remy Washington, a Black man, unexpectedly becomes the owner of a drive-in movie theater and the guardian of his

September 23, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

NEWSIES Produced by Kavinoky Theatre Opens Tonight Sept. 12

Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the

September 12, 2024

Activities·Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

OneTaste Defendant Cherwitz Retains Renowned Law Firm Aidala, Bertuna & Kamin in High-Profile Federal Case

In a major development, Rachel Cherwitz, a co-defendant in a federal forced labor conspiracy case in the Eastern District of New York, has secured

September 11, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Prosecutorial Misconduct

SoleTurn on Tap Friday Night at Angry Buffalo

By Tony Farina The rock band SoleTurn, featuring the new and re-imagined hits they famously deliver, will be on stage Friday night at

September 4, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music·Pop

MUSICALFARE PRESENTS THE REGIONAL PREMIERE OF: THE PROM

Four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, travel to a small town in Indiana to help a student banned from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. They’re ready

September 2, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Irish Classical presents: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, runs September 12 – 29, 2024 Step into the shadows on Curtain Up!

August 31, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

MAGA has meltdown over Tim Walz’ son being proud of his father

by Laura Finley Like many others, I wept watching Vice-President candidate Tim Walz’s son Gus express his sheer admiration of his dad during the

August 26, 2024

Featured·News·Opinion

White Christian Nationalists are too similar the Taliban for America

by Patricia Ramsey Most Americans vilify the Taliban and are horrified at the draconian rules they impose on every resident and organization, especially their

August 26, 2024

Featured·News·Opinion·Politics

Carnegie Art Spree Festival is this weekend!

Artist Vendors Artist vendors will be on Canal Street (City of Tonawanda) and Webster Street (North Tonawanda) showcasing the local talent in Western New

August 15, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Lifestyle·Music

THIS SATURDAY Aug 17: SHAQUILLE O’NEAL IN BUFFALO

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant basketball players in NBA history and is now also one of the greatest entertainers on earth.

August 14, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music

Blues Rocker Joanne Shaw Taylor at BABEVILLE August 15, plus more August shows

Thu. Aug 15 Joanne Shaw Taylor w/ special guest Tommy Z Asbury Hall 6 pm doors, 7 pm show British blues guitarist Joanne Shaw

August 14, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Music

Utility companies deliberately maintain their heavy contribution to global warming, which increases our need for their services and grows their profits.

Dear editor, As the country and the rest of the world experience another year of scorching heat waves, private for-profit utility companies — who

August 14, 2024

Featured·Health·Local News·News

How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers

by Lawrence S. Wittner During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging

August 13, 2024

Environment·Featured·Government·Health·News·Politics

THE AGE OF AQUARIUS by Stewart Rogers

On August 15, 1969, a half million. long-haired. freaky people gathered in the mud for the Woodstock Music Festival in upstate New York. For

August 12, 2024

Arts & Culture·Education·Featured·Lifestyle

18 Urban Farms To Explore This Saturday!

This free, self-guided tour features 18 urban farms offering a unique glimpse into the heart of our local food community. It’s Gardens Buffalo Niagara‘s

August 12, 2024

Activities·Arts & Culture·Education·Events·Featured·Health·Lifestyle

Why Does Racism Inspire Artists to Respond?

Racism in America has often inspired great art from Norman Rockwell’s famous “The World We Live In,” depicting Federal marshals escorting tiny 6-year-old Ruby

August 11, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts

SHAEKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK – Only 9 more performances of The Comedy of Errors!

The Comedy of Errors Directed by Lawrence Gregory Smith July 25, 2024 – August 18, 2024 There will be an AL interpreted performance of The

August 10, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Shakespeare in Delaware Park –– The Comedy of Errors Opens THIS THURSDAY (7/25)

In The Comedy of Errors Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, seek their identical twins, also named Antipholus and Dromio. They find themselves in Ephesus, where

July 24, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Theater

Today at the Elmwood Village Farmers Market!

Saturday, June 13, 8am-1pm Butterfly Release at 11:30 a.m. Find us at the north end of the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on Bidwell Parkway,

July 13, 2024

Arts & Culture·Events·Featured·Local News

CEPA Gallery position open for a new Executive Director

CEPA Gallery, a renowned contemporary photography and visual arts center, is excited to announce that it is now accepting resumes for the Executive Director

July 2, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Visual Arts