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Webinar: Great Lakes Issues on the National Stage MARCH 14, 1pm

2024 is already moving quickly. Last year, Congress made little substantive progress on legislation, but this year we aim to focus their attention on

March 10, 2024

Arts & Culture·Environment·Events·Featured·Health·Lifestyle

Somber Haley suspends presidential campaign

by Andy Brack of Charleston City Paper You could almost taste the solemn disappointment in the air at Blackboard headquarters as former Gov. Nikki

March 6, 2024

Featured·Government·News·Politics

Best ‘One-Stop’ Explanation of the False Conviction of Jerry Sandusky by Frederick Crews: The House of Cards

Editor’s Note: People who want to study the Sandusky case, who want to understand why I and others say he is innocent, might take

March 1, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured

Two Men Charged In Kansas City Chiefs Parade Shooting

Lyndell Mays, of Raytown, and Dominic M. Miller, of Kansas City, were charged today for the shooting that occurred during the Kansas City Chiefs

February 20, 2024

Featured·News

Ruby Franke Sentenced In Child Abuse Case

Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger on YouTube, was sentenced to four consecutive one-to-fifteen-year terms in prison for four counts of aggravated child abuse

February 20, 2024

Featured·News

Nikki Haley Announces She Will Not Drop Out Of Republican Primary Race

Republican candidate for President Nikki Haley held a press conference this morning, which many speculated would be Haley’s announcement that she would drop out

February 20, 2024

News

Israel Air Strikes Multiple Targets In Lebanon (Video)

The Israeli military reportedly conducted multiple air strikes in the Nation of Lebanon yesterday. The strikes were conducted in the city of Ghaziyeh, and

February 20, 2024

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Who Purchased Hunter Biden’s Paintings For $1.5 Million?

After struggling with drug addiction for years, and being embroiled in one of the most brutally revealing and public political fights in American history,

February 19, 2024

Featured·News

Ranking The Accomplishments Of America’s Greatest Presidents

Today, February 19th, 2024, marks President’s Day, a federal holiday in which millions of Americans enjoy time off from work. Most people don’t know

February 19, 2024

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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Faces Firestorm Over Allegations of Ignoring Child Protection Legislation

BY RICHARD WILSON, The Washington Inquisitor Rep. Zoe Lofgren is one of the most powerful members of Congress — and she finds herself at the center of

February 18, 2024

Featured·Government·Politics

BEST MINOR LEAGUE BALLPARK? HOW ABOUT SAHLEN FIELD!

Buffalo Bisons in the running for USA Today crown By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell This past week the national newspaper USA Today released

February 16, 2024

Featured·News·Sports

Celebrity Scapegoat: Actor Joe Gatt Clears Name, DDA Brunson’s Tactics Questioned

When actor Joe Gatt was arrested in April 2022, some 150 American news outlets reported the shocking story. Headlines appeared such as: “Game of

February 15, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Experts Question Authenticity of Controversial Stone Recording

Welcome to the world of AI. In what may be a precedent-setting example of AI voice technology duping the media, the news site Mediaite

February 8, 2024

Analysis·Crime and Justice·Featured·Government·News·Uncategorized

Memo to Publisher: The Jerry Sandusky Conviction Was a Miscarriage of Justice

Eleven Years On, Doubts Cast on Fair Trial Following a conversation about why I believed the conviction was wrongful, I prepared a memo for

February 7, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·Prosecutorial Misconduct

BREAKING: Video Indicates Jennifer’s Law is a CT Family Courts ‘Cash For Kids’ Coverup

Do In-Court Statements Show Jennifer Dulos’ Murder Was Enabled By CT Family Court Greed? Troconis Trial Defense? RICHARD LUTHMANN Jennifer Dulos’s shocking disappearance and

February 5, 2024

Featured·Investigative·News

Fisher vs. Paden: Unequal Pay for Equal Lies in False Conviction of Jerry Sandusky

Guilty Verdict, But No Winners? Sandusky’s Fate Sealed by Millionaire-Making Lies When Jerry Sandusky was taken in handcuffs out of court after a jury

February 1, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Changing Memories: The Impact of Repressed Recovered Memories in the Sandusky Case

By Frank Parlato Jerry Sandusky, 79, has been in prison for more than 11 years. A Pennsylvania jury convicted him of sexually abusing nine

January 31, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative

Latinos, Make Way for Big Tech and Zoe Lofgren

By Frank Parlato The primary for California’s 18th Congressional District will be on March 5, 2024. The incumbent, long-time politician, feather-nester, and partisan above-all

January 29, 2024

Featured·Government·News·Politics

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

Renowned Academic, Authors, and Investigators Challenge Jerry Sandusky’s Conviction

In previous articles discussing Jerry Sandusky, I have acknowledged the contributions of writers and researchers who have explored the possibility of his innocence. Their

January 28, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Haley should stay the course and keep running 

from: Charleston City Paper The big winner in Tuesday’s New Hampshire Republican primary in all reality was former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley. Former President

January 24, 2024

Featured·News·Politics

As Ranking Member on Key Committees, ‘Big Money Zoe’ Is To Blame for the Sex Trafficking Epidemic

International humanitarian organizations, poverty law centers, and good government groups have long called on Congress to curb the use of social media and telecom

January 23, 2024

Featured·Government·Investigative·Politics

Hamas Tortured Me for Dissent. Here’s What They Really Think of Palestinians

This opinion piece reprinted with permission from Newsweek  I was born in Gaza Strip in the late 1990s, one of six children. At the

January 23, 2024

Featured·News·Opinion

Did Aaron Fisher Mislead Authorities in Sandusky Case? Looks Like He Did!

I invite Aaron Fisher, his mother or any of the “victims” who made millions to contact me, if they think I have it wrong.

January 16, 2024

Crime and Justice·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct·Uncategorized

The Unheard Side of the Sandusky Story: Did Aaron Fisher Lie?

On June 22, 2012, a Centre County jury convicted Gerald A. ‘Jerry’ Sandusky of sexually abusing ten preteen and teenage boys. On October 9,

January 15, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Zoe Lofgren’s Big Pharma Ties Under Scrutiny Amid Experimental Treatments for ‘Transgender’ Children

In a 2016 testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Gail Heriot, a commissioner with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, testified that “an anatomical

January 14, 2024

Featured·Government·News·Politics

Questioning Millionaire Victims: Doubts Arise in Sandusky Trial

The Predator of Penn State The official story everyone knows. A pedophile in his 50s and 60s, we have been told, was running loose

January 11, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

‘The Sandusky Case is Exactly Opposite to What the Public Believes’: The Case Against Jerry Sandusky Reexamined

It began with an article Rich Luthmann wrote for the Frank Report, where he mentioned Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State football coach convicted

January 10, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lofgren vs. Latino Conservatives: A Clash Over Trans Children’s Gender Rights

 SAN JOSE, CA – US Representative Susan Ellen “Zoe” Lofgren is running for reelection in 2024 in the redrawn 18th Congressional District of

January 10, 2024

Government·Investigative·News·Politics

Zoe Lofgren’s Unbeatable Streak: Will Big Tech’s Backing Secure Win in the 18th District? – Key is Low Latino Turnout

FR Investigates California’s 18th Congressional Race Susan Ellen “Zoe” Lofgren, the incumbent, is perhaps the quintessential representation of the current state of Congress. She

January 9, 2024

Government·Investigative·News·Politics

‘Algorithm Architects’ in Congress: Lofgren’s Million-Dollar Connection Not Unique

Family Ties to Tech Giants Raise Questions Several lawmakers overseeing tech giants, such as Meta, Amazon, Google, and Apple, have children working for the

January 7, 2024

Government·Investigative·News·Politics

The Price of Donations: Lofgren’s Allegiance to Casino Owners

Muwekma Ohlone Tribe: Guardians of a 10,000-Year Legacy The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe historically inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. They are indigenous peoples, having

January 6, 2024

Government·Investigative·News·Politics

Tech’s Darling or Democracy’s Dilemma? Zoe Lofgren Runs in Redistricted CA 18

Frank Report Investigative Series Lofgren Faces a Diverse Electorate in Shuffled District There is a significant race in Congress this year that deserves a

January 4, 2024

Government·Investigative·News·Politics

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

Echoes of Injustice: Steve Pigeon’s Case Mirrors Sebold’s Wrongful Accusation

By Marie White Sebold’s Apology Too Late In 2021, Alice Sebold, the best-selling author of the memoir “Lucky” and the novel “The Lovely Bones,”

November 20, 2023

Crime and Justice·Prosecutorial Misconduct

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

The Truth About Roger Stone and the NXIVM Sex Cult

Contrary to the recent murmurings of internet trolls, Roger Stone was neither a member of NXIVM nor a conduit for its sinister activities. Here

November 5, 2023

Featured·Investigative·NXIVM

District Attorney John Flynn Stands by Accusations Against Pigeon Despite Lack of Physical Evidence, as Family Members Question Credibility of Teen Accuser

Erie County – Nearly two years ago, former Erie County Democratic Chairman, G. Steven Pigeon, was indicted on charges related to an alleged one-time

October 30, 2023

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·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

Free tree planting workshop on 10/28 and Re-Tree volunteer planting on Nov 4th in Buffalo

Event:                         Tree Planting Workshop Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteer Tree Planting Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9am Locations:

October 19, 2023

Arts & Culture·Environment·Events·Featured·Health·Lifestyle

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

Adopt-a-Beach day Sat, Sept 23rd

Saturday, September 23, will be Alliance for the Great Lakes biggest Great Lakes day of action this year. Thousands of Adopt-a-Beach volunteers will clean

September 20, 2023

Environment·Events·Featured·Health·Lifestyle·News

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

FBI Director Wray is In Over His Head

"Wray apparently doesn’t know that the problem with the FBI is…that they do not investigate crimes anymore and haven’t since 9/11/01."

July 14, 2023

Analysis·Opinion

Right All Along: Artvoice’s J. Gary DiLaura

Special Counsel John Durham's trip to Capitol Hill was old news says retired FBI Agent and Artvoice columnist J. Gary DiLaura.

July 3, 2023

Analysis·Opinion

Is James Comey a Liar, a Felon, and More?

The FBI's mission is to investigate, not make prosecutorial decisions. Comey's actions in the Clinton case raise important questions about his motives. Did he

June 19, 2023

Analysis·Opinion

Gaming Negotiations Blindsided by Rochester Casino Talk That Only Became Public at the 11th Hour

By Tony Farina Nudged along with help from State Sen. Tim Kennedy of South Buffalo, the State Legislature appeared poised to approve a new

June 15, 2023

Betting·Featured·Finance·News

The Assisted Suicide debate is back in the spotlight

OpEd by Emily Cappello for Feminists Choosing Life of New York . Current and past cinematic pieces covering end of life issues, such as

May 26, 2023

Education·Featured·Health·Lifestyle·News·Opinion

Harvey Weinstein Hires Keith Raniere’s Attorney and Clare Bronfman’s Publicist

Weinstein hired former Raniere Attorney and Bronfman’s PR crisis manager Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence at the Mohawk Correctional

May 17, 2023

Crime and Justice·Featured·News

Iranian’s struggle for democracy continues

Since the brutal killing of Masha Amini on the hands of the morality police in Iran ,  hundreds and thousands of Iranians have marched

May 9, 2023

Featured·Lifestyle·News·Philosophy & Religion

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

Exploring the Boundaries of Justice: An Interview with Designer Ayushi Jain on Decolonizing Design and Speculative Design

As society continues to grapple with systemic inequalities and injustices, designers are increasingly using their skills and creativity to imagine new possibilities for the

April 26, 2023

Crime and Justice·Philosophy & Religion

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

THE ULTIMATE SPORTS ROAD TRIP TURNS 25

Artvoice sports journalists hit milestone this week This is the story of two friends with a crazy idea… “What if we could travel across

April 21, 2023

Featured·News·Sports

DA Flynn Should Hope Justice Kevin Carter Disqualifies Him in Pigeon Case

Heather Dennis is employed in education. For the sake of disclosure, she knows Steve Pigeon, is familiar with his case, but is not part

April 20, 2023

Crime and Justice·Featured·News·Opinion·Prosecutorial Misconduct

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

HOW THE SABRES COULD HAVE MADE THE PLAYOFFS

The points that got away By Andrew Kulyk This past week’s spate of games was a feel good run for long suffering Buffalo Sabres

April 17, 2023

Featured·Games·News·Sports