A newly re-elected city councilman is calling for a change at the top of the Niagara Falls Democratic Party Committee.Councilman Sam Fruscione, a Democrat who was successful in his bid for another term on the council during the Nov. 3 election, on Monday publicly requested the resignation of current city Democratic Committee Chairman Michael Lewis. Full Story »
With $10,000 more in sales tax revenue than was originally projected, the town board went on a little spending spree of sorts while adjusting 2010 budget numbers Monday night during a board worksession. Full Story »
Since it was such a major point of contention in the recent election, Supervisor Fred Newlin said Monday night that the supervisor’s salary could be lowered — if Supervisor-elect Steve Reiter wants to make the change. Full Story »
Betty Babanoury has officially tendered her resignation as head of the Niagara Falls Public Library.Delores Marino, library board president, said she received notice from Babanoury on Monday. Marino said the short letter was dated Nov. 4 and indicated that Babanoury’s resignation was effective immediately. Full Story »
One phase of a larger hotel development project that was at the center of a tax break controversy earlier this year will get a financial boost from the City of Niagara Falls. Members of the board of directors for the UFC Development Corp. on Monday agreed to provide a $650,000 grant to LaSalle Hospitality, Inc., a company that is looking to purchase and renovate the former Inn on the River at ... Full Story »
As another Veterans Day approaches, a World War II vet recalls the hardships and friendships that made his military service an unforgettable chapter in his life. Full Story »
Several people reported hearing shots fired on the 2200 block of LaSalle Avenue early Monday morning. Full Story »
A former union president imprisoned for racketeering testified Monday that his late boss expected “favors” in Albany from then New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno in return for investing union pension funds with the company that employed Bruno. Full Story »
Hurricane Bar on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda has been open for a month, since owners Robert and Wieslawa Orefice returned to their native Western New York a year ago. Full Story »
City lawyers say a federal lawsuit filed by the brother of former Mayor Vince Anello is “frivolous.”They also say, in a filing in U.S. District Court in Buffalo, that Matteo Anello failed to file his suit within time limits required by law and any injuries he suffered while being arrested during an incident at a City Council meeting were his own fault. Full Story »
A coffee bar in the basement, a rock band wearing shades indoors in the sanctuary and a 30-something Scotsman who never planned to be a pastor.It’s probably safe to say the Sunday night get-together at the First Baptist Church in Wilson is not your grandfather’s church service. Full Story »
An A Street man foiled a burglary attempt by catching a man trying to break into a home Sunday. Full Story »
Friday night at the Como Restaurant was a rare time for the Niagara County Sheriff’s Department to celebrate the hard work put in by road patrol deputies and corrections officers. Full Story »
I managed to accumulate 30 or so samplings of the campaign literature that made its way into mailboxes in Niagara Falls, Lewiston and Wheatfield during this year's primary and general elections. Full Story »
Wheatfield town residents are invited to help plan the future of the town’s waterfront and discuss the Wheatfield Local Waterfront Revitalization Program during a meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Wheatfield Community Center, next to Town Hall on Church Road. Full Story »
No one would pay $10,000 for a Friday fish fry. Expect maybe Hasbro.Ransomville’s Teagan Clark and her “Friday Fish Fry” are the winner of the Hasbro “Ready, Go Play-Doh” national food Play Doh sculpture contest. Full Story »
A fire Sunday afternoon at 6112 Walmore Road caused extensive damage to the house and claimed the life of a cat and dog. Full Story »
The chili was hot, the sausages were on the grill and Kim Tuzzo was just fine thinking about everything except for the big game. Full Story »
Leadership void still issue at shuttered facility Full Story »
Niagara Falls police are still investigating the killing of a Buffalo man that occurred early Saturday. Officers responded to a shots fired call at 1:15 a.m. at Main Street and Niagara Avenue. Full Story »
Whatever else is said about Britain’s Royal Family, it appears they’ve lost the touch for drawing crowds. Full Story »
Monday meeting is about revitalization program. Full Story »
Late member’s project carried on by current members Full Story »
Officials discuss ways to promote new terminal, region. Full Story »
The board is expected to receive director’s resignation soon Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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