The Flynn Doctrine, Part 5: Judicial Complaint Filed Against Judge Who Jailed DA’s Accuser
By Frank Parlato Complaint names judge’s prior professional ties to former DA On January 7, 2026,
Held Without Bail, Without Heat, Without Water: Ryan Flynn Speaks from Jail About His Cousin Former DA John Flynn
By Frank Parlato The Flynn Doctrine “Grandfathered In” Ryan Flynn Describes Jail Conditions While Held Without Bail This is the third installment in a
Two Stories, One Problem: When the Contemporaneous Record Collides with Criminal Narratives
Public trust in the justice system rests on a simple expectation: prosecutions should follow evidence, not storylines. When the contemporaneous record—messages, timestamps, and immediate
Chance to Redevelop Rainbow Mall Was Another on List of Missed Opportunities
By Tony Farina When writing about Niagara Falls, N. Y., it is most often the case of writing about things gone wrong, whether with
Niagara Falls Development Pipeline Suffers From Political Impediments
By Tony Farina The City of Niagara Falls has land, location, and market potential, but unfortunately, city leadership is unpredictable, adversarial, litigious, and strategically
Niagara Falls Is Falling Apart and Getting Worse by the Day
By Tony Farina There may be a world wonder in its midst, but the City of Niagara Falls is no world wonder, rather a
An Open Letter to Mothers Facing Family Court
For every mother who feels unseen inside a courtroom, this is for you. By: Michelle Pelletier Owner of Resolve WNY (www.resolvewny.com) Family court has
Niagara Falls Is City On Brink of Collapse; Now Is Time to Pursue a Better Strategy
By Tony Farina There was a time in the middle of the last century that the City of Niagara Falls was a powerhouse of
Niagara Falls is a Sinking Ship
By Dave Seminara I’m a mad traveler who has visited 85 countries and is never happier than when I’m in an unfamiliar place. My
Centennial Park Study Falls Short; Taxpayers Could Pay Big Price
For about five years now, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino has been pushing his $200 million Centennial Park legacy project—at the expense of looking
The Restaino Name Takes a Hit at the Ballot Box
On paper, the City Court race wasn’t a contest. Two open seats for Niagara Falls City Court judge. Two candidates – only two: Chief
Mayor’s Committee Paid for Myles Campaign Mailer, Prompting Ethics Questions
Mayor Robert M. Restaino financed a mailer for City Council candidate Bridgette V. Myles. The proof is in the corner, printed in plain type—the mayor’s
Restaino’s Power Play: Tuesday’s Vote Will Decide If Niagara Falls Still Has a Council
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — On Tuesday, voters will decide whether the City Council becomes an independent check on Mayor Robert M. Restaino—or continues to