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Charges Against Leor Kweller Dismissed: A Tale of Vindication and Hope

Charges Against Leor Kweller Dismissed: A Tale of Vindication and Hope

In an unusual turn of events, the charges against Leor Kweller, a former teacher, were dismissed before trial, and the prosecution’s attempt to appeal the decision has ended. The dismissal marks a significant victory for Kweller and his family, who have been fighting to clear his name and restore hisRead More

Anti-Semitism Claims Against Lawyer Led to Disbarment; Might Lead to RICO Charges Against Corrupt CT Family Court Judge Gerard Adelman

Anti-Semitism Claims Against Lawyer Led to Disbarment; Might Lead to RICO Charges Against Corrupt CT Family Court Judge Gerard Adelman

News, State and National News May 16, 2022 at 6:54 pm

Nickola Cunha is a divorce lawyer. Allegedly, she made antisemitic claims about Judge Gerard I. Adelman. This led to her disbarment. She said Judge Adelman favors Jewish lawyers and Jewish therapists. He is Jewish.  This series will examine Cunha’s alleged anti-Semitic statements. We will also examine whether Judge Thomas G. MoukawsherRead More

Mayor Restaino wants half the land back.

Public Park or Political Ploy? How Restaino’s Last-Ditch Strategy Could Derail Everything

Community News, Niagara Falls February 11, 2025 at 10:31 am

By Frank Parlato NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Mayor Robert Restaino’s fight to seize private property for his unfunded arena project has taken a bizarre new turn. After spending two years—and untold taxpayer dollars—pushing to take 10 acres of land from Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) through eminent domain, Restaino now claimsRead More

Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino

Billion-Dollar Data Center vs. Empty Arena: What’s at Stake in Niagara Falls?

Community News, Local News, Niagara Falls February 10, 2025 at 2:53 pm

By Frank Parlato The land fight between Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino and Niagara Falls Redevelopment LLC (NFR), a privately owned corporation headed by Manhattan developer Howard Milstein, is an extraordinary matter and deserves consideration by all Americans interested in government reach or overreach, property rights, and taxation. Mayor Restaino’sRead More

Tesla’s Vision of a Digital Niagara Falls

Tesla’s Vision of a Digital Niagara Falls

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. A.I. IS A-OK For a long time, many of us have held out hope that the City of Niagara Falls, NY could once again become a “City of the Future.” Niagara Falls provides power to roughly half of the East Coast,Read More

Big Apple Trash to be Landfilled here due to Albany Inaction?

Big Apple Trash to be Landfilled here due to Albany Inaction?

Community News February 5, 2025 at 11:02 am

by John S. Szalasny Town of Amherst Recycling and Waste Committee Chair Editor’s note: This is a follow-up to Mr. Szalasny’s March, 2024 article. Sometimes I wonder why our State Government set up regulatory agencies, tasking them with planning for the future of the state within their expertise, only toRead More

Niagara Falls Sitting on the Edge Of Another Huge Missed Opportunity

Niagara Falls Sitting on the Edge Of Another Huge Missed Opportunity

Featured February 2, 2025 at 6:34 pm

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 the city of Niagara Falls if somehow the fighting over who owns the South End parcel where it could potentially be built is somehow resolved, pavingRead More

Cousin Brucie

Cousin Brucie to Join Local Airwaves Courtesy of WEBR and WLVL

Featured January 28, 2025 at 6:45 pm

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 midnight beginning this coming Saturday, Feb. 1, on WEBR Radio 1440 AM and 105.3 FM and WLVL 1340 FM, says who was instrumental in bringing inRead More

Shalom Maidenbaum: Advocating for Fair Taxes and Supporting Community Causes

Shalom Maidenbaum: Advocating for Fair Taxes and Supporting Community Causes

Albany, Featured, Local News, Nassau County January 21, 2025 at 4:02 pm

On Long Island, Shalom Maidenbaum has made a name for himself in the field of property tax law, leading a firm that specializes in tax certiorari services. Their work revolves around helping homeowners and businesses challenge property tax assessments, ensuring they align with fair market values. Beyond his professional endeavors,Read More

Challenging Anonymity and Prosecutorial Tactics in the Eastern District of New York’s OneTaste Prosecution

Challenging Anonymity and Prosecutorial Tactics in the Eastern District of New York’s OneTaste Prosecution

The Eastern District of New York’s (EDNY) prosecution of wellness company OneTaste has ignited controversy, not only due to the conspiracy allegations but also because of the government’s attempts to conceal the identities of key witnesses. This effort, recently rejected by the Judge assigned to the case, Diane Gujarati, hasRead More

Well-Known Radio Veteran Joins WLVL on Monday With Talk Show

Well-Known Radio Veteran Joins WLVL on Monday With Talk Show

Community News, Featured, Local News January 21, 2025 at 2:07 pm

By Tony Farina Bill Yuhnke, an entrepreneur who is always looking for new talent for his many enterprises, has struck again, this time is bringing in Buffalo radio veteran Brad Riter who has held numerous important jobs in the local radio market and on Monday, Jan. 27, will begin hisRead More

Myles Says City Council Not Balanced And Rewards the Mayor’s Chosen Few

Myles Says City Council Not Balanced And Rewards the Mayor’s Chosen Few

Community News, Niagara Falls January 20, 2025 at 6:34 pm

By Tony Farina “We need to educate voters and help them hold their city leaders accountable,” says Donta Myles who is seeking a second four-year term on the Niagara Falls City Council which in his view has become pretty much a rubber stamp in its current state to Mayor RobertRead More

Mystery Surrounds North End Bitcoin Operation

Mystery Surrounds North End Bitcoin Operation

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. [Author’s Note: Several days after this article was originally published, this reporter was contacted by Michael Bagley who said that the emails containing my requests for an interview were lost in his spam folder. Mr. Bagley suggested edits regarding company roles.Read More

Cellino Law Continues to Deliver in Personal Injury Cases

Cellino Law Continues to Deliver in Personal Injury Cases

Community News, Featured January 18, 2025 at 1:26 pm

By Tony Farina Like just about all of us, Ross Cellino has had his share of ups and downs but the personal injury law firm he oversees with a staff of 100 including 29 lawyers is still thriving, returning big numbers to clients, and Cellino Law has rebounded from theRead More

Stay Ahead This Tax Season with Key Updates and Filing Tips: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD

Stay Ahead This Tax Season with Key Updates and Filing Tips: Expert Advice from Michael S. Gawel, CPA, JD

Community News, Gawel, Niagara Falls January 16, 2025 at 8:38 pm

MICHAEL S. GAWEL, CPA, JD NIAGARA BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING FILING STATUS Get ready for Taxes! It is January and Tax time is here. Niagara Bookkeeping & Accounting is open and ready to prepare your 2024 tax returns. New clients can call Michael at (716)-622-0700 for an appointment and existing clientsRead More

Niagara Falls Council Deeply Divided   

Niagara Falls Council Deeply Divided   

Community News, Featured, Local News, Niagara Falls January 6, 2025 at 11:19 am

By Tony Farina The Niagara Falls City Council continues to squabble with Jim Perry winning a second consecutive term as chairman in a 3 – 2 vote at the annual reorganizational meeting while defeated challenger Donta Myles vowed to continue his fight for a return to “checks and balances” betweenRead More

SoleTurn Delivers Musical Magic to Bills Super Bowl Drive

SoleTurn Delivers Musical Magic to Bills Super Bowl Drive

Community News, Local News January 3, 2025 at 10:25 pm

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 they will and to add a little musical magic to the dream the rock group SoleTurn has deliveredRead More

“Magic” Money: Mayor Restaino Pulls Millions “Out of Thin Air”

“Magic” Money: Mayor Restaino Pulls Millions “Out of Thin Air”

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Picking Up Where We Left Off: Another Round of Smokescreens Last Thursday the Niagara Falls City Council voted in approval of Mayor Restaino’s $9 million+ budget items during a special meeting. After city council originally tabled these items several weeks ago dueRead More

Mayor Restaino’s Budget Smokescreen Causes Confusion

Mayor Restaino’s Budget Smokescreen Causes Confusion

Community News, Featured, Ken Cosentino, Local News, Niagara Falls December 23, 2024 at 12:10 pm

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. Last Wednesday’s Council Meeting In a surprising turn of events last Wednesday night, the majority of Niagara Falls City Council voted against several of the mayor’s budget line items. Local activists including City Councilman Donta Myles, Arlene Doss, Tanya Barone andRead More

Culture of Government Secrecy Continues in Niagara Falls and Across the State Despite Efforts by Open Government Group

Culture of Government Secrecy Continues in Niagara Falls and Across the State Despite Efforts by Open Government Group

Community News, Featured, Local News, Niagara Falls December 23, 2024 at 8:11 am

Open Government Coalition Cites Perry for Bad Behavior By Tony Farina “All too often, government wants to conduct business behind closed doors, which is wrong, and despite New York’s Freedom of Information Law, that’s what happens all too often across the state,” says Paul Wolf, the president and founder ofRead More

Mayor Restaino’s Worst Moments of 2024

Mayor Restaino’s Worst Moments of 2024

Community News, Featured, Ken Cosentino, Local News, News, Niagara Falls December 10, 2024 at 10:59 pm

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. MAYOR RESTAINO FIDDLES WHILE ROME IS BURNING As 2024 dwindles down we find ourselves staring into the abyss that is Niagara Falls politics. On a grand scale, I have hope that 2025 will rank better than all four years of JoeRead More

What’s Next for Niagara Falls? Restaino’s Vision Just Words So Far

What’s Next for Niagara Falls? Restaino’s Vision Just Words So Far

Community News, Data Campus, Featured, Local News, Niagara Falls December 10, 2024 at 3:27 pm

By Tony Farina Now that Mayor Robert Restaino has moved to have Niagara Falls go fully into the development of north Main St. and the Rapids Theater with the purchase of 38 Blue Cardinal properties and the theater, what’s next? No one really knows and it is unlikely Restaino knowsRead More

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