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Weathering The Storm
 A look at the flooding and other damage caused by Wednesday's heavy rains and winds. [more...] |
So, Where's My Passport Card?
 Handy form of I-D to cross borders still missing in action. [more...] |
Lawmakers Vote to Hold Off Hiring Director of Homeland Security
 At least one lawmaker says he rushed into making a decision to approve a new Director of Homeland Security. Tuesday night legislator voted to postpone filling the position. [more...] |
Apartment Anxiety In The Falls
 It used to be an apartment building in Niagara Ffalls. Now neighbors tell 2 On Your Side's Mike Igoe the vacant Whitney Apartments on 18th Street are nothing but trouble [more...] |
No More!
 State Senator George Maziarz vows to fight plan to haul large amounts of toxic waste to Niagara County Landfill. [more...] |
More Police Presence on Third Street
 Elected leaders in Niagara Falls are going to spend $45,000 on an increased police presence.
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Calls for Niagara County Democratic Chair To Resign
 A group of protestors in calling for Dan Rivera, Chairman of the Niagara County Democrats, to resign. They claim he grabbed the nose of his former Vice-Chair, he says it's being blown out of proportion. [more...] |
State Police Bust Bars Serving to Minors
 The New York State Police arrested four people for selling alcohol to minors. Read the news release from NYSP below. [more...] |
Using Canvas And Brush To Soothe Sore Feelings
 Niagara Falls artist hopes her work can help take the sting out of the closing of half of the Catholic churches in the Cataract City [more...] |
Niagara Falls Business Owner Wants Equal Rights
 Frank Parlato Jr. owns a welcome center in Niagara Falls, NY and now says he wants the same rights as the Seneca Nation is receiving including tax breaks and a gaming license. [more...] |
Governor Signs Bill To Boost Wine Industry
 While thankful, NY wine producers say much more could be done to increase their prospects for continued success. [more...] |
Troubled Bridge Over Quiet Waters
 Why a structurally deficient span remains open to pedestrians in Niagara Falls, NY. [more...] |
Run in the Mist
 Hundreds gathered on Goat Island in the Falls for the 1st Annual Run in the Mist.Click here to see the "Run in the Mist" Slideshow [more...] |
Senecas Add 1,100 Jobs in 2007
 The Seneca Nation of Indians says it hired 1,100 additional workers in 2007. [more...] |
Army Worms Attack WNY
 Niagara County growers are bracing for an attack from an unwelcome visitor with a voracious appetite. [more...] |
You Paid For It: Niagara County's New Department of Homeland Security
 The Niagara County Legislature unanimously approved creating it's own Department of Homeland Security with a director paid $75,000 dollars. [more...] |
"Fox Hunt" In The Falls
 The City of Niagara Falls makes good on its promise to help neighbors on 17th Street encourage a pack of foxes to leave.
2 On Your Side's Mike Igoe follows up his original report. [more...] |
The End Of An 80-Plus Year Tradition
 Lifelong Youngstown residents say it's an event that began in 1926, and now, there is plenty of disappointment upon learning that the Firemen's Parade and Field Days has been canceled. [more...] |
Police Searching For Man's Identity
 Police in Niagara Falls, Ontario need your help identifying a man who was found dead Thursday in the Sir Adam Beck Hydro Reservoir at 14000 Niagara
Parkway in Niagara Falls, Ontario. [more...] |
Lineup Announced for 2008 Molson Canal Concert Series
 REO Speedwagon and Lou Gramm from Foreigner highlight this year's schedule. [more...] |
Hotel Occupancy Up in Falls; Developers Interested
 January, February, and March showed big increases in hotel occupancy in Niagara Falls. Niagara USA officials say it's due to Canadian shoppers and gamblers at the casino. [more...] |
Court Upholds Judge's Removal
 New York's top court has upheld the removal of a Niagara Falls city court judge who jailed 46 people after none would own up to a cell phone that rang during his court session. [more...] |
Inspections at NF Bus Company
 New York State Department of Transportation inspectors spent Thursday morning at Niagara Falls Coach Lines garage to look over buses after a series of mechanical problems.
A Niagara Falls Coach Lines school bus caught on fire while transporting students Tuesday afternoon. A replacement bus also broke down leaving NF administrators wanting answers from the bus company. [more...] |
Foxes In The Falls
 A Niagara Falls neighborhood is bothered by foxes... the four legged kind. 2 On Your Side's Mike Igoe checks it out and finds help. [more...] |
Green Alternative For Niagara Falls Police
 In Niagara Falls, there's a new tool for police officers who patrol city streets [more...] |
Hundreds of Casino Workers in Ontario Take Buyouts
 More than 275 casino workers took buyouts offered by Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara in Ontario. [more...] |
500 Jobs Coming to Falls
 Globe Specialty Metal will reopen and expand manufacturing in the Falls, under new owners. Globe manufactures the silicon used to create solar panels and other products. [more...] |
From Tragedy to Triumph: Niagara Falls Teen Headed to Harvard
 Within a span of three years, Raymond Fadel, 17, lost his brother, mother and father. Although overcome with grief, Raymond managed to overcome these tragedies and excel in school. Now he's headed off to Harvard this fall. [more...] |
Cancer Survivors Celebrate In Falls
 What a day in Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls Chapter of the The Links saluted Cancer Survivors. The event featured a fashion show and a powerful motivation speech from a young cancer survivor. [more...] |
"Pothole Killers" Get to Work in Niagara Falls
 In just two days on the job, the pothole filling machines have patched more than 1,200 potholes and has done the work usually accomplished by a crew of four workers in one month. [more...] |
"Client #9" Tee Shirt A Hot Seller At Falls Bar
 Shirt spoofing Spitzer's fall from grace and its ties to a Niagara Falls tavern well recieved by patrons, owner says. [more...] |
Thieves Stealing Manhole Covers To Scrap For Cash
 7 covers turn up missing in Niagara Falls where officials hope to get a lid on the capers before someone is seriously hurt. [more...] |
Things Taking Off At Falls Airport
 Cars fill parking lot where tumbleweeds may have blown not long ago. [more...] |
New Stores Opening at Fashion Outlets in Niagara Falls
 Michael Kors and KB Toys are the latest additions to the lineup at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls.Canadian Shoppers! Visit our Canadian Shopping Guide for helpful resources [more...] |
LaSalle Wants Out of Niagara Falls
 Some residents in the LaSalle area of Niagara Falls would like to become part of the Town of Niagara. Supporters say it's a win-win situation for each municipality. [more...] |
Niagara Falls, NY vs. Niagara Falls, ON
 Niagara Falls, Ontario is filled with a variety of restaurants and bright light attractions to bring tourists to the Falls. But officials from Niagara Falls, NY say they're taking a different approach to make their city a destination. [more...] |
Annual Rock Scaling Under Way at the Niagara Gorge
 Crews will spend the week removing rocks that may have come loose during the winter months in order to protect visitors on the obervation deck at the Journey Behind the Falls attraction. [more...] |
Mayor Says Going Green is Good for Planet and Pocket Book
 Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster is looking at several environmental initiatives from electric cars, to high tech sprinklers that will help the environment and your wallet. [more...] |
Guilty: Richard Matt
 A jury found Richard Matt guilty of a 10 year old murder in Niagara County. [more...] |
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Bye Bye for Balloon Ride, Mayor Says Not to Worry
The popular tethered balloon ride in Niagara Falls won't get off the ground this year. However, Mayor Paul Dyster says there should be good news coming for downtown. [more...] |
Falls Police Warn of Pellet Gun Shootings
 Close to 20 parked and moving vehicles have been the target of criminal mischief over the past five nights in the Lasalle section Niagara Falls. [more...] |
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North Tonawanda Man Heavily Guarded In Murder Trial
A trial involving a chilling, mob-style killing that dates back ten years is finally wrapping up in Niagara County this week. [more...] |
Hotel Supervisor Administers CPR To Newborn
 Niagara Falls, New York police are investigating the case of a hotel worker who allegedly gave birth in the toilet of a hotel bathroom. The employee's supervisor is credited with helping to save the baby's life.
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Former Judge who Jailed 46 People in Cell Phone Mystery Will Try to Get His Job Back
 Former Niagara Falls City Court Judge Robert Restaino will get to appeal the decision to remove him following the detention of 46 people in his courtroom in March 2005.
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Restrictions of Sex Offenders in Niagara County
 A Niagara County legislator is proposing legislation to limit where sex offenders can live and visit in Niagara County. [more...] |
Saving Money At The Pump?
 The Niagara County Legislature is taking steps to try and save drivers about two cents a gallon on gas.
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Mayor Travels to Albany to Lobby for Cash for Brownfields
 Mayor Paul Dyster traveled to Albany Monday to lobby to restore funding to a brownfields fund that could help sites in Niagara Falls. [more...] |
Local Minister Found In Ohio Strip Club
 Overnight, Pastor Craig Rhodenizer, 46, of Lewiston was located outside of Dayton, Ohio. Investigators say he was inside a strip club. Police say he had consumed alcohol and had propositioned dancers inside the club. [more...] |
Upstate Development Czar = New Head of USA Niagara
 Dan Gundersen, the Governor's Upstate Development Czar, has also been named the head of USA Niagara Development Corporation.
What projects would you like to see him focus on? [more...] |
Casino Cash Looks Good for '07
 The casino revenue is in for the first half of 2007. According to city controller Maria Brown, it's $9 million dollars. That's on track to be way up from 2006. [more...] |
Pothole Controversy
 There's some controversy over a new machine that helps repair potholes in Niagara Falls. Last year, city leaders paid more than a hundred grand for it, but since then they've had some problems with it and are even thinking of selling it.
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Niagara Players On Michigan
 The Niagara Purple Eagles will play Michigan
in the first round of the NCAA Hockey Tournament.
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Dave Burkholder On Michigan
 Niagara will play Michigan in the NCAA Hockey
tournament Friday. Coach Dave Burkholder
talks about his team and their first round opponent. [more...] |
NT Neighbors: Abandoned Home Should Have Been Taken Care Of
 Neighbors in North Tonawanda say the abandoned home where a 12-year-old girl was attacked should have been taken care of long ago.
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Falls Mayor talks with New Governor in Rochester
 Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster was in Rochester, Thursday, to talk with new Governor David Paterson. [more...] |
Airline's Plans Won't Get Off the Ground After All
 Skybus Airlines blames rising fuel costs for its decision to pull back on plans to run flights out of the Niagara Falls Airport. [more...] |
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Remember All Spitzer's Promises for Niagara Falls? What Happens Now?
In his state of Upstate address, former Governor Eliot Spitzer promised millions to restore the Niagara Falls State Park and rebuild and reopen the Goat Island bridge.
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New Governor Sworn In, David Paterson Vows To Move Past Scandal
 It was a historic day as David Paterson was sworn in as the Governor of New York State this afternoon. Will he pay attention to Niagara Falls? [more...] |
Did The Governor Arrange For a Prostitute While In Niagara Falls?
 It's hard to pin down exactly where the Governor was when the call to an escort service was made last month, but he probably wasn't far from Shorty's Bar and Grill in Niagara Falls. [more...] |
Niagara Falls in Final
 Niagara Falls High School came up short against Bishop Maginn in the Class AA State Basketball Final 68-37. [more...] |
Niagara Ready For CHA Tournament.
 The Niagara Purple Eagles are the second seed
in the CHA tournament that opens tonight at Dwyer Arena. [more...] |
Niagara Soccer Heads to England
 The Niagara soccer team is taking spring workouts across the pond. The Purple Eagles left Thursday for a 13-day tour of England. [more...] |
Syracuse NCAA Bubble Bursts
 NEW YORK (AP) -- Scottie Reynolds scored 22 points and Villanova
rode some hot shooting in the second half to knock off Syracuse
82-63 today in the opening round of the Big East tournament. The loss likely means Syracuse will not qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
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Niagara Falls Plans to Buy New Plows, Fire and Police Equipment
 It's been a long time since the city of Niagara Falls made any major equipment purchases. The mayor's current proposal would spent $7 million dollars on plows, police and fire equipment. [more...] |
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No More Casino Interest to Charity
The Niagara Falls City Council has ended the practice of giving out interest earned from casino revenue to local non-for-profits. [more...] |
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Flynn and Harris Lead Syracuse
Former Niagara Falls High School stars Paul Harris and Johnny Flynn are teaming once again in Syracuse. They've been key contributors all year and will have to continue to be if Syracuse is going to make the NCAA Tournament. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Teacher Facing Sex Charge
 Niagara Falls Police say a 38-year-old English and Media Studies teacher is charged with having improper conduct with a 16-year-old student. [more...] |
Holy Trinity Parishioners Claim Victory
 They may not have been able to save their parish, but they may have saved their church thanks to a special designation by the Niagara Falls City Council. [more...] |
Irish Down Orange
 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Kyle McAlarney made a school-record nine
3-pointers to finish with 30 points and 21st-ranked Notre Dame beat
Syracuse 94-87 on Sunday.
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School District Investigation Expands in Niagara Falls
 District Superintendent Carmen Granto is updating an investigation that's underway. [more...] |
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Orange Lose at Louisville, 61-50
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Terrence Williams scored all 12 of his points in the second half and No. 18 Louisville held off Syracuse
61-50. [more...] |
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Local Donors Give Thousands to City of Niagara Falls
A generous donation from anonymous donors through the Community Foundation will help fund 5 positions in Niagara Falls. So, just who makes up this organization helping make Western New York a better place? [more...] |
Falls School Super Recommends Putting New Football Field On Hold For Now
 Carmen Granto says wish list for capitol projects exceeds available funds and priorities need to be refined. [more...] |
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Help On The Way for Plowing Falls Streets?
Mayor Paul Dystra may act sooner than later on an effort to get Niagara Falls plow crews better equiped. But it will still likley take time to rectify what the Public Works Director describes as an "inadequate" situation. [more...] |
Fire Destroys Niagara Falls Home
 Flames ripped through a 5th Street home in Niagara Falls overnight. Firefighters responding were forced to deal with frigid wind chills and icy conditions. [more...] |
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Canadian Shoppers Doesn't Translate Into Sales Tax Windfall
Niagara Falls City Controller tells us sales tax revenue was only up slightly in 2007, even with Canadian shoppers coming across the border in droves. [more...] |
$50,000 For Private Investigator to Make Sure City Workers Live in City
 Niagara Falls City Councilors unanimously approved spending up to $50,000 for a private detective to make sure city employees live in the city of Niagara Falls. [more...] |
Niagara County Legislator Says Politics to Blame for Resignation, Then Return
 Niagara County Legislator Sean O'Connor says he's the target of political dirty tricks. He resigned, then came back to the Niagara County Legislature in a move that will guarentee him free health benefits for life, paid for by taxpayers.
"I just feel this was politics at its worst I think it was really a dirty trick what they did to me," says Sean O'Connor (D-Niagara Falls).
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$10 Flights from Niagara Falls Help Airport Grow
Discount carrier Skybus Airlines will start flying out of the Niagara Falls Airport April 1st, offering seats starting at just $10 [more...] |
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County Attorney Looking into Legislator's Free Health Benefits
The Niagara County attorney is looking into whether a Niagara County legislator who resigned for 10 days, can receive lifetime health insurance benefits. [more...] |
2 On Your Side Sits Down with Niagara Falls Mayor
 Paul Dyster just took office, he plans to restore dignity to the Mayor's office and restore economic vibrancy to Niagara Falls. [more...] |
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Loophole Allows Legislator To Resign and Start New Again
A longtime Niagara County Legislator resigned on December 21st, in order to collect lifetime health insurance benefits paid for by Niagara County. But, he could come back and serve another term. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Reaps $350,000 in Interest from Casino Money
 City Councilors agree to give money to non-for-profits, but will be tighter with requests next year. [more...] |
Why Weren't Side Streets Plowed Sooner?
 Niagara Falls City Councilors are responding to concerns from residents as to why side streets weren't plowed sooner. They say there aren't enough plows in the city. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Ranked One of the Top 10 Gambling Getaways in the World
 Niagara Falls ranked ninth on the list and was accompanied by Aruba, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and Monte Carlo.
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Niagara Falls Hits the Jackpot
 Its share of casino revenues totals $43 million over last three years. Money being used to help revitalize the city. [more...] |
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Guess Who's Now One of WNY's Biggest Employers?
The Seneca Nation now employs 4,300 people, with thousands more expected within the next five years. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Native Killed in Iraq
 The U.S. Department of Defense announced that 22 year-old Sgt. Steven Ganczewski of Niagara Falls was killed in Balad, Iraq.Send the family your condolences [more...] |
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Dyster Wins Race for Niagara Falls Mayor
Democrat Paul Dyster is preparing to take office in Niagara Falls after winning on election night over republican Candra Thomason. [more...] |
Man Robs Five Niagara Businesses in 12 Hours
 A 28-year-old Niagara Falls man is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in connection with a spree of armed robberies Friday night. [more...] |
OK Senator Puts Heritage Area on Hold in Falls
 He's known as "Dr. No" in the U.S. Senate. Senator Tom Coburn, MD has as many as 90 bills on hold this session, including one to send $15 million to Niagara County. [more...] |
Niagara Air Base to Partner with NY Air National Guard
 The Air Force has announced a key partnership between the New York Air National Guard and the Niagara Airlift Wing. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Group Indicted in Cocaine Ring
 Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced the indictment of 22 New Yorkers accused of taking part in a highly coordinated drug distribution ring.
You can also find this story on our Niagara Falls Voice website. [more...] |
Niagara Falls Online Mayoral Debate
 2 On Your Side's Maryalice Demler took your tough questions about issues in this year's Niagara Falls' mayoral race to the two candidates.NiagaraFallsVoice.com Online Mayoral Debate [more...] |
VIDEO: Mayor's Brother Arrested
 Matteo Anello was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at a Niagara Falls Common Council meeting Monday night. Watch raw video of the incident [more...] |
Questions Surround Picture In Mayor's Office
 The Niagara Falls City Law Department is looking into a photo that allegedly was on Myspace and later appeared in a Niagara Falls newspaper. The photo shows a young man holding a beer standing on top of the Mayor's desk.
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Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Gets OK from House
The House of Representatives has approved a measure that would create a national heritage area in a slice of western New York stretching from north of Buffalo to Lake Ontario.
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