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Crime and Justice·Featured·Niagara Falls·Prosecutorial Misconduct

January 15, 2026

Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

By Frank Parlato Ryan Flynn was moved out of Delta unit. For weeks he had lived without running water in his 5×7 cell. The heat was shut off while the temperature dropped

Featured·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment·Robert Restaino

January 15, 2026

The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

By Frank Parlato Kevin O’Leary stood at the podium at Data Center World 2025 in Washington, D.C., and declared the obvious to anyone paying attention: “This is the new gold rush.” The

Niagara Falls Arena Study: No Author, No Team, No Truth

The City of Niagara Falls, New York, retained the consulting firm Sports

Niagara Falls Arena Plan Fails Basic Feasibility Test: Where’s the Team?

By Frank Parlato A Vision Posed as a Feasibility Study In April

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino faces re-election later this year.

Niagara Falls Mayor’s Forest-Taking Plan Opposed

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino’s plan to use eminent domain to take 10 acres of forest land from Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) to create

March 22, 2023

Courts·Environment·Government·Local News·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment·NY·Robert Restaino

Niagara Citizens Urged to Voice Opinions

Community leader James Szwedo is urging citizens to participate in a public hearing on March 13th at Niagara Falls City Hall.

March 10, 2023

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

Niagara Falls Residents Push Back Against Mayor

The hiring of lobbying firm Bolton-St. Johns to negotiate the gaming compact with New York State and the Centennial Park project has raised questions

March 8, 2023

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

What is Mayor Restaino's deal with the Seneca Nation?

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino Has Funding Problem

Mayor Robert Restaino's plans for $150 million Centennial Park in Niagara Falls face major funding roadblocks; NFR plan delivers economic development, 550 jobs.

March 6, 2023

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

Is Mayor Restaino's Centennial Park project a fruitless quest worthy of Don Quixote?

Niagara Falls Mayor Admits Legal Battle Brewing

Is Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino's Centennial Park project a fruitless quest worthy of Don Quixote? NFR would bring 550 jobs and not cost any

March 6, 2023

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

Artists' renderings for the planned Niagara Digital Campus.

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino Flip-Flops

NFR representatives met with Mayor Restaino, the City’s Corporation Counsel, and planning officials to discuss NFR’s plan for the Niagara Digital Campus in September

March 6, 2023

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

Niagara Falls’ Economic Decline Continues

Critics have complained about Mayor Restaino's potential misuse of funds, with the city set to borrow against 20 years of future federal community grant

March 6, 2023

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

Eminent Domain Battle Looms Over Mayor Restaino

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino is facing criticism for proposing to borrow against future federal funds to build a $150M Centennial Park.

March 6, 2023

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

President Jim Szwedo of the Niagara Street Neighborhood Revitalization Organization, Inc.

Niagara Street Neighborhood Group Wants Deal

Some critics argue that Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino’s pursuit of the Centennial Park project is driven by personal agendas and egos rather than a

March 6, 2023

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

Niagara Falls

Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

Niagara Falls Arena Study: No Author, No Team, No Truth

Niagara Falls Arena Plan Fails Basic Feasibility Test: Where’s the Team?

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

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

Unlock the Potential: Businesses Thrive with Niagara Action Advertising

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

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

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

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

Niagara Falls Mayoral Hopeful in Ballot Battle

Niagara Falls Mayor’s Forest-Taking Plan Opposed

Niagara Citizens Urged to Voice Opinions

Niagara Falls Residents Push Back Against Mayor

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino Has Funding Problem

Niagara Falls Mayor Admits Legal Battle Brewing

Niagara Falls Mayor Restaino Flip-Flops

Niagara Falls’ Economic Decline Continues

Eminent Domain Battle Looms Over Mayor Restaino

Niagara Street Neighborhood Group Wants Deal

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Ryan Flynn Moved Out of Delta Unit After Coverage; Still Jailed Without Bail

The $1.5 Billion Project the Niagara Falls Mayor Doesn’t Want Residents to Know About

How Politico Got It Wrong: Eight Anonymous Sources, Zero Verification

The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser

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