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January 3, 2025

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 for generations, win or lose? Well, many believe

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

October 31, 2024

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’ mayor Robert Restaino is a lawyer and formerly

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

Shalom Maidenbaum: Championing Fair Property Taxes and Supporting Communities Through Philanthropy

Shalom Maidenbaum, co-founder of Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, has dedicated much

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

The Ultimate Guide to On-Page SEO Best Practices in 2024

Effective SEO involves understanding search engine algorithms and user behavior and implementing best practices to enhance the website’s relevance and authority in specific search

July 17, 2024

Business·Finance·Local News·Technology

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

Unlock the Potential: Businesses Thrive with Niagara Action Advertising

In the bustling world of tourism, businesses are constantly seeking effective ways to reach their target audience and stand out from the competition. For

June 25, 2024

Niagara Falls

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison for Violent Sexual Assault

Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced on Friday, June 21st that Duvan A. Berrio-Hernandez, no permanent address, was sentenced today in County

June 23, 2024

Crime·Local News

Local Author and LHS Student Host Children’s Storytime at Lockport Farmers Market

Award-winning local author Diana Tuorto will offer a children’s storytime and signing of her latest picture book, Ms. Alberta: Feline Barn Manager, at the

June 22, 2024

Literature·Local News

AT&T Donates 200 Laptops to Buffalo Students

To help more Buffalo students have access to connectivity and equip them with the digital tools needed for their post-secondary educational pathways, AT&T and

June 21, 2024

Local News

BASEBALL’S ZANY ST. PAUL SAINTS

The International League’s new addition By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell The St. Paul Saints are in Buffalo this week for a six game

June 19, 2024

Featured·Local News·News·Sports

Juneteenth Educational Event in North Tonawanda!

June 18, 2024

Local News

NFMMC Welcomes Back Dr. Mojdeh Kappus to Surgical Team

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) is pleased to announce that Mojdeh Kappus, MD, who previously served as its Chief of Bariatric Surgery from

June 18, 2024

Local News

United for Human Rights: Allies Against Apartheid Launches in WNY with an Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Diverse Coalition-Building Event

In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to human rights advocacy, several local organizations are working together across political, ethnic, and religious divides to engage

June 17, 2024

Local News

Paul Accardo Awarded Empower’s Annual Humanitarian Award

Paul Accardo, CEO and President of Crown Benefits Group, was awarded Empower’s Humanitarian Award for his commitment to the intellectually and developmentally disabled community.

June 15, 2024

Local News

New York State Senator Rob Ortt Presents Commendation to Senate Veteran Hall Of Fame Nominee and World War II Veteran Henry Ross

Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt visited with his New York State Senate Veteran Hall of Fame Nominee, Tech Sergeant Henry “Uncle Hank”

June 15, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Nursing Home Workers Ratify 1-year Agreement

More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East overwhelmingly voted to ratify a 1-year

June 13, 2024

Local News

Ten Lives Club & Buddy’s Second Chance Searching for WNY’s Finest

Ten Lives Club & Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue are “Searching for WNY’s Finest” to appear in their 2025 Police, Firefighters & Rescue Animals Calendar!

June 12, 2024

Local News

Legal Actions Announced Against the Proposed Billion Dollar Toxic Tunnel

On Thursday, June 13th at 10:00 am, the East Side Parkways Coalition (ESP) will hold a press conference on one of the last remaining green

June 12, 2024

Local News

Feline Leukemia Cats in Need of Loving Homes

Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group currently has five Feline Leukemia Virus Positive (FeLV+) cats in their shelter program. Feline Leukemia Virus causes

June 10, 2024

Local News

1199SEIU Members at Niagara County Nursing Home Reach 1-Year Tentative Agreement

More than 70 nursing home workers at Schoellkopf Health Center, represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East reached a new 1-year Tentative Agreement with

June 9, 2024

Local News

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf students participated in unique Kids Heart Challenge

St. Mary’s School for the Deaf students got active and celebrated an important cause during an interactive and adapted assembly on Wednesday. The American

June 6, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Office for the Aging recognizes June as Elder Abuse Awareness with a month-long information campaign

The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a month-long information campaign as part its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.

June 5, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Accepting Applications for Correction Officer Positions

Niagara County is now recruiting for corrections officers and is continuing a program begun last year that replaced the civil service written exam with

June 4, 2024

Local News

NEW YORK STATE SENATOR ROB ORTT PRESENTS CERTIFICATE TO NEWFANE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Today, New York State Senator Rob Ortt presented Newfane High School Senior Nathan Snow with a Senate Certificate, recognizing his efforts, along with

June 3, 2024

Local News

SoleTurn to Kick Off Summer Concert Series At the Family Friendly Blueberry Treehouse Cafe

By Tony Farina Even as the long-awaited expansion of the legendary music venue Sportsmen’s Tavern on Amherst St. in Buffalo nears completion, the ongoing

May 30, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Local News·Music

Discover the Best of Niagara Falls USA and CANADA at Niagara Action

Niagara Falls, one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, attracts millions of visitors each year. To ensure you make the most of your

May 29, 2024

Local News

LGBTQ+ Diversity and Inclusion Training for Businesses and Organizations

PRESS RELEASE: Niagara Pride is committed to helping businesses, institutions of learning, local/state/federal agencies, and community providers, whether local in WNY or throughout the

May 29, 2024

Local News

Erie County Legislature Proclaims Foster Care Alumni Awareness Week

On May 23rdthe Erie County Legislature recognized the dozens of young people who age out of our foster care system each year, and the

May 24, 2024

Local News

BestSelf Behavioral Health Awarded Nearly $50,000 in Local and State Grants

BestSelf Behavioral Health (BBH) today announced four new grant awards that will help them advance new programming, expand existing services, and sustain vital programs,

May 23, 2024

Local News

Niagara County Recognizes EMS Week

The Niagara County Legislature has passed a resolution recognizing May 19 through May 25 as “National EMS Week,” a time to honor our emergency

May 22, 2024

Local News

Niagara Action: The Go-to Source for Comprehensive Coverage of Niagara Falls Crime

When it comes to staying informed about crime in Niagara Falls, one website stands out from the rest – Niagara Action. With its commitment

May 22, 2024

Crime·Niagara Falls

SoleTurn: Orchestrating a Resurgence of Music in Buffalo!

By Sebastian Cole In the current music scene, it is a rare group that can take the sounds of a bygone era and compose

April 24, 2024

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

SoleTurn Eclipse Track Will Hit This Week

By Tony Farina I had a wonderful viewing spot for the solar eclipse on Monday as rock band SoleTurn’s lead singer Vik Bhargava and

April 9, 2024

Local News·Music·Pop

SoleTurn Has Big Eclipse Night Planned on the Lake

By Tony Farina The weather is looking up here in the Buffalo area for next Monday’s total solar eclipse and the path of totality

April 1, 2024

Featured·Local News·Music·Pop

Sportsmen’s Concert Big Hit for SoleTurn, More to Come

By Tony Farina “It was awesome! Kind of brought a new set of people to the Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo, lots of suburbanites like

March 27, 2024

Featured·Local News·Music·Opinion·Pop

‘Under The Spell of Its Weirdness’ – Charles Burchfield Records His Impressions of a Partial Solar Eclipse

By Bill Cliff From his own experience of a solar eclipse, Buffalo’s premier painter has left us distinctive signs to look for as we

March 22, 2024

Featured·Local News·Opinion·Visual Arts

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

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Feldman Launches Aurelian Law, Focused on Crisis Response and High-Stakes Litigation

Aurelian Law PLLC announces the launch of an independent law firm focused on crisis response, government investigations, and high-stakes litigation. Aurelian Law PLLC is

March 20, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Local News·News

Cultural Appropriation Reaches Absurd Level as Non-Native Americans Seek to Preserve Concrete Turtle as Historic Landmark

Cultural appropriation is at the heart of the City’s looming dispute and may cost taxpayers millions. A dome-shaped building on the edge of Niagara

February 16, 2024

Architecture·Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment

Concrete Controversy: Niagara’s ‘Turtle’ Teeters on Historic Designation; Will Taxpayers Shell Out?

Cultural appropriation is at the heart of the City’s looming dispute and may cost taxpayers millions. A dome-shaped building on the edge of Niagara

January 30, 2024

Architecture·Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment

The Plan to Expose the False Conviction of Jerry Sandusky

Yesterday, an anonymous comment arrived on the Frank Report story From Trailer Park to Millions: Sabastian Paden’s Rise to Wealth Through Testifying in Jerry

January 29, 2024

Crime·Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Family Member Defends Steve Pigeon Against Niece’s ‘False’ Abuse Allegations; Calls Sister ‘Pathological Liar’

Now, a relative of Pigeon has commented after reading Coercive Plea Bargain? Pigeon Chooses Eight Months Over Gambling Life in Prison: By a Relative

November 24, 2023

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

Coercive Plea Bargain? Pigeon Chooses Eight Months Over Gambling Life in Prison

In a dramatic turn of events, G. Steven Pigeon faced a harrowing decision in the face of serious sexual abuse charges. With the risk

November 11, 2023

Analysis·Crime and Justice·Featured·Local News·Niagara Falls·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Erie County DA Bets on Teen’s Word Against Pigeon: Lack of DNA Evidence and Witnesses Complicates Case

Almost two years ago – in December 2021, Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced rape charges against Steve Pigeon. Next month, he goes

October 25, 2023

Crime and Justice·Featured·Local News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Shadows of Scrutiny: A Closer Look at the Rape Accusation Against Veteran Political Strategist Steve Pigeon

From Politics to Personal Bonds I’ve known Steve Pigeon for over 25 years, and our association isn’t just professional. We’re friends. I knew him

October 18, 2023

Crime and Justice·Featured·Local News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Uncategorized

Child Rape Allegations Against NY’s Steve Pigeon Raises Questions on Validity

Buffalo, NY — A former lawyer and Erie County Democratic Chairman, Steve Pigeon, is facing trial for allegedly raping a nine-year-old relative in 2016.

October 4, 2023

Crime·Crime and Justice·Government·Investigative·Judicial Corruption·Local News·Opinion·Prosecutorial Misconduct

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

A BOBBLEHEAD PROMOTION LIKE NO OTHER – Superfan Mike Aichinger feted at ballpark

By Andrew Kulyk There are bobbleheads and then there are bobbleheads. Over the years, the Buffalo Bisons have treated their fans with special giveaway

September 4, 2023

Featured·Local News·News·Sports

Re-Tree offers trees for volunteer plantings in Buffalo

A limited number of trees for neighborhood clubs or organizations are being offered by Buffalo Green Fund’s Re-Tree The organization that has coordinated volunteer

July 29, 2023

Arts & Culture·Environment·Featured·Health·Lifestyle·Local News

Attend Next Week’s Job Fair @ the Downtown Central Library Wed. June 14

Job Fair @ the Downtown Central Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo 14203 Wednesday, June 14 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Over 70 employers

June 9, 2023

Education·Events·Featured·Local News

Niagara Falls Premieres Buffalo-Made Comedy About Slap Fighting

This may be the first slap fight movie ever created. On April 22nd, 2023, Slapped Straight premiered in Niagara Falls, at the Capitol Theatre

May 4, 2023

Arts & Culture·Local News·TV & Film

Niagara Falls Hopefuls: Demetreus Nix for Mayor and Uniquia Lewis for City Council.

Niagara Falls Mayoral Hopeful in Ballot Battle

Nix says the case is about bringing information and resources to the people. He says he is exposing what happens by the government in

April 30, 2023

Local News·News·Niagara Falls·NY·Politics·Robert Restaino

The Right Side: Digital Money Is a Scam

The US dollar has always been backed by gold, silver, and other assets, but what backs Bitcoin and Crypto? Answer: Nothing! Be cautious.

April 26, 2023

Crime·Cryptocurrency·Local News·Uncategorized

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords gets boost in preventing gun violence from the Artist Bonnie Lautenberg

New Artwork “Guns Kill” by Bonnie Lautenberg launches national initiative at giffords.org/miamiexhibit Honoring 10th Anniversary of the Giffords Foundation to Protect Americans from Gun

April 21, 2023

Arts & Culture·Crime·Featured·News·Politics·Visual Arts

NYS Justice Kevin Carter to Decide Pigeon’s Motion to Disqualify DA Flynn for ‘Bias,’ ‘Animosity,’ in Child Rape Prosecution

I have been Steve Pigeon’s friend for more than 20 years. In December 2021, he was charged with raping a child, perhaps the most

April 17, 2023

Courts·Crime and Justice·Featured·Local News·News·NY·Politics·Prosecutorial Misconduct

LOTS TO UNPACK AS BUFFALO BISONS SET TO ‘PLAY BALL’

35th season downtown in the league’s oldest ballpark By Andrew Kulyk Check out the date. It was still March and the Buffalo Bisons took

April 3, 2023

Games·Local News·Sports

SABRES PRIDE NIGHT. A TRIUMPH? OR AN EMBARASSMENT?

Russian defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin throws last minute wrench into plans By Andrew Kulyk Let’s start by saying this. The Buffalo Sabres organization fired on

March 29, 2023

Featured·Games·Local News·Sports