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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

Common Carrier Laws Can Reign In Big Tech and MSM

TV, radio, and internet Wire Carriers have no Common Carrier Laws regulating them, which is a problem. Common Carrier laws worked to reign in

March 27, 2023

Crime and Justice·Local News·News·Opinion·Politics

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

NYC Councilmember Kamillah Hanks’ Payment Scandal

Richard Luthmann is suing NYC Councilmember Kamillah Hanks for over $86k in unpaid legal work and campaign expenses.

March 16, 2023

Government·Local News·NY·Politics·The Swamp

HOCKEY IN THE DESERT: Arizona Coyotes new home is the smallest in the NHL

By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell TEMPE, ARIZONA…Mullett Arena. It is the third home for the Arizona Coyotes since the franchise moved from Winnipeg

March 11, 2023

Featured·Local News·Sports

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

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

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

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

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

BIKE RACK GIVEAWAY

GO Buffalo Niagara is offering a one-time opportunity for municipalities, community organizations, and anchor institutions to apply to receive free bike racks and bike

February 21, 2023

Arts & Culture·Business·Featured·Finance·Lifestyle·Local News

HAVING FUN, SABRES FANS?

Homestand has KeyBank Center partying like it’s 1999 By Andrew Kulyk The pavilion at the downtown arena serves as the main entrance and exit

November 3, 2022

Featured·Local News·Sports

Democrat Strategist Steve Pigeon Accused of Rape; DA Says ‘It’s a Child’s Word Versus His Word’

I am Steve Pigeon’s friend. We have been friends for more than 20 years. He recruited me as a PR consultant for NXIVM in

September 3, 2022

Featured·Local News·News

Smallville Writer Arrested – Mental Illness Forced Philip Levens to Beat 3rd Wife

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office filed charges against Hollywood screenwriter Philip D. Levens, 54, for beating his wife, Carolyn Stotesbery-Levens, 39. Stotesbery

August 29, 2022

Crime·Featured

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers SCAJAQUADA SEPTEMBER starts in just ONE WEEK!

Kick off the month with us next Thursday as we clean up along the shoreline of Scajaquada Creek. Every volunteer will also receive a

August 25, 2022

Activities·Environment·Events·Featured·Health·Local News

CEPA Gallery and Art247 are hiring!

CEPA Gallery is hiring for three part-time positions: Marketing Fellow: This fellow’s efforts will focus on growing public awareness, disseminating information, and sharing success

August 24, 2022

Featured·Local News·Visual Arts

REINSTEIN WOODS TO HOLD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL ON Saturday, SEPT. 17th

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 22nd annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Saturday, Sept. 17,

August 24, 2022

Activities·Events·Featured·Lifestyle·Local News

How To Overcome An Eating Disorder: 6 Useful Tips

Eating disorders come in many forms and have an immense impact on the lives of those who have them. Many sufferers struggle to overcome

August 23, 2022

Health·Lifestyle·Local News

Interview: Pro Fighter and International Title Holder Alessio Cassarà

A few decades ago, professional fighting here in the West really just referred to boxing and little else. But today, this category encompasses many

September 16, 2021

Sports

The Fredonia Technology Incubator Arts and Business Luncheon Series Features Artist, Entrepreneur Ted Sharon

FREDONIA, N.Y. (April  20, 2018) – The Fredonia Technology Incubator hosts the twelfth installment of the Arts and Business Luncheon series with guest speaker

April 20, 2018

Local News

McMurray: This is a New Era.

Today, Governor Cuomo told a gathered crowd that Kathy Hochul would give Democrats the best chance to take away the 27th Congressional District from

April 19, 2018

Local News·NY·Politics