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Dec. 28 2004

EDITORIAL
- Does America Get What It Deserves?
LEAD STORY
- Anello Gave Us Plenty to Talk About by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Chamber Gives Up on Falls, Lockport by Mike Hudson
- Dark Predictions for Coming Year by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Health Care Crisis Looming Large by John Hanchette
LOCAL HISTORY
- Lousy Army Chow by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Oates' Latest Explores Our Town by Ellen S. Comerford
- Castellani Celebrates 1970s by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo's Playoff Dream Looks Possible by David Staba

Dec. 21 2004

EDITORIAL
- City Work Being Farmed Out at DPW
LEAD STORIES
- High-end, Low-income Housing Best Use of Casino Cash in Bankrupt City? by Mike Hudson
- Ex-City Councilman Arrested Here Following Goofy Drunken Incident by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Some Christmas Gifts for Friends and Foes by Mike Hudson
- Citigroup Accused of Shady Dealings by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Spitzer on Track for Governorship by John Hanchette
- Citycide: City Hall Blunders Into the Rough by David Staba
- Christmas Brings Out Best TV Shows by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Crusing Toward Playoffs by David Staba

Dec. 14 2004

EDITORIAL
- Hell in a Handbasket
LEAD STORY
- Parlato, Pigeon Strike Deal to Revive Flashcube, Fill AquaPit by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Low-income Units to Cost $191,489 Each by Mike Hudson
- Bush's Social Security Crapshoot by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: American Soldiers Getting the Shaft by John Hanchette
- Citycide: To Catch a Thief by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Keep Our Best and Brightest by Bill Bradberry
GUEST VIEW
- One Reporter Reader Sounds Off by Jeffrey A. McCabe
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Browns Roll Over Like Dogs by David Staba

Dec. 7 2004

EDITORIAL
- Vote 'Yes' on School Referendum
LEAD STORIES
- Library Serving City as a Whole ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- Niagara Gazette Threatens to Sue Niagara Falls Reporter ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Just Another Week on Niagara Falls Beat by Mike Hudson
- Bush's Embarrassing Canadian Visit by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Christmastime Rumination by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Hyde Park Golf Course Litigation Opens by David Staba
- 'Friday Night Lights' Rule Niagara by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Boo Barry Every Chance You Get by David Staba
- Billstuff: Bills Back in Contention by David Staba

Nov. 30 2004

EDITORIAL
- Farce in Falljah
LEAD STORIES
- Ambitious School District Project Won't Increase City's Tax Burden by Mike Hudson
- Web Site Hits Milestone by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Morons and Liars Closing Our Library by Mike Hudson
- GOP Congress Wrecking U.S. Economy by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: FEMA Falling for Floridian Fraud by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Giambra's Tax Tantrum by David Staba
- Turkey Carcass Winners Announced by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- NHL Season Remains Frozen by David Staba
- Billstuff: McGahee Makes Like Cookie by David Staba

Nov. 23 2004

EDITORIAL
- Anello's Fuzzy Math
LEAD STORY
- Paladino Stymied in Attempt to Bother Reporter Staff Members ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Closing Library an Illiterate Decision by Mike Hudson
- Even With Bush In, Vita e Bella! by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: Don't Forget the Needy Politicians by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Passing of our Greatest Generation by Bill Bradberry
LOCAL HISTORY
- Snakes, Quarreling Dames Made Soldier's Life Difficult by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Towel Flap Latest Triumph for Morals Police by David Staba
- Billstuff: Buffalo's Special Teams Reduce Rams to Tears by David Staba

Nov. 16 2004

EDITORIAL
- A Do-Nothing Developer
LEAD STORY
- Niagara River Takes Her Share of Shipping Losses by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Red State Welfare Queens by Mike Hudson
- Political Truth With a Texas Twang by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Dylan Thrills St. Bonaventure by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Council Races Generating Interest by David Staba
ARTS
- 'Nutcracker' Returns to Falls
SPORTS
- Tremblay Returns by David Staba
- Billstuff: Bledsoe, Buffalo Sleepwalk by David Staba

Nov. 9 2004

EDITORIAL
- Newman's Ugly Exit
LEAD STORIES
- Blue States, Canada Share Values, While Red States Reject Tolerance COLUMN by Bill Gallagher
- Red and Blue Find Common Ground
COLUMNS
- On Presidential Politics and a Great Reporter by Mike Hudson
- Mountain Views: Fear Prime Factor in Bush Victory by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Citizens Say City Defenseless in Golf Course Lawsuit by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Experts Ask What Makes a City Livable by Bill Bradberry
- Jumper Kirk Jones Still a Real Sad Sack by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Soldier Impressed by Niagara Frontier by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Puts It All Together by David Staba

Nov. 1 2004

EDITORIAL
- Missing Munitions as FBI Probes Halliburton
LEAD STORIES
- Tough Times Abound for Sports Fans While Bills Bumble and Sabres Sit by David Staba
- Schindler Just Doesn't Get It, Say Brown's Casualties by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Gazette's Dark Days Making City Poorer by Mike Hudson
- George Bush Worst President Ever? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Domestic Issues Key as Veteran Poll-Watcher Forecasts Kerry Win by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Supreme Court to Consider Case of Niagara Falls Brothers on Nov. 9 by David Staba
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo Rolls to Invisible Victory by David Staba

Oct. 26 2004

ENDORSEMENTS
- John Kerry Best Hope for America
LEAD STORY
- Council Hopefuls Square Off by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Mayor's Radio Appearance a Hilarious One-Man Show by Mike Hudson
- President's Fake Religion Questioned by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Curse of the Bambino Lifted by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Money Talks in Congressional Races by David Staba
- Could Rainbow Mall Rise Like Phoenix? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
THEATER
- Shaw Fest Presents Canadian Comedy by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Halloween Boxing Set for Saturday by David Staba
- Billstuff: Bledsoe's Blunders Butcher Buffalo by David Staba

Oct. 19 2004

EDITORIAL
- A Mutiny in Iraq
LEAD STORIES
- Snyder Vows New Era for Senecas by Mike Hudson
- Debate Between Council Hopefuls Would Serve Voters ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- 'Phone-y' Bill O'Reilly Gets Comeuppance by Mike Hudson
- Citigroup Tied to Saudis by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Important News Shunted Aside by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Bar Owners to Del Monte: Butt Out by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: No More Jim Crow by Bill Bradberry
LOCAL HISTORY
- Early Libel Suit by Bob Kostoff
BILLSTUFF
- Bills Grind Out Old-Fashioned Victory by David Staba

Oct. 12 2004

EDITORIAL
- Martha Stewart Living the Life of a Wiseguy
LEAD STORIES
- Schindler Backing Up Brown by Mike Hudson
- Shaw's Conflict of Interest Worrisome ANALYSIS by Sean P. O'Neil
MEDIA WATCH
- Local Media Stooping to Bigotry? by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Tom Golisano Ready to Take on the Grifters by Mike Hudson
- Sniff Some Mercury by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: Reporter Takes Aim at Foibles and Fraud by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Nathaniel Dett's Enduring Legacy by Bill Bradberry
- Words of Wisdom by Frank Thomas Croisdale
BOOK REVIEW
- Falls Native Pens Noir Thriller by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Fists to Fly at Wintergarden by David Staba
BILLSTUFF
- Buffalo Narrowly Averts Victory by David Staba

Oct. 5 2004

EDITORIAL
- Election Year Shenanigans
LEAD STORY
- Anello's Wishful Budget ANALYSIS by David Staba
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
- Tax Increase Bad for Businesses, Residents by Bruce Battaglia
COLUMNS
- Republicans Sled Uphill by Mike Hudson
- Radical Bush Ideology Apparent by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Justice Department Drops Ball by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Another Plea in Local 91 Case by David Staba
- Bad Scare Can Lead to Newfound Friendship by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Politics as Usual by Bob Kostoff
BILLSTUFF
- Another 'Brilliant' Call Blows Up by David Staba

Sept. 28 2004

LEAD STORY
- Taxpayers Suing City Hall by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Television Business Can be Murder by Mike Hudson
- Civil Rights Casualty of War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Journalism Headed Toward Bad End? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Budget Process Gives Anello Choice by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: New Vision Breaks with Failed Policies by Bill Bradberry
LOCAL HISTORY
- Old Records are Revealing by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Croisdale Collection Offers Inspiration by Mike Hudson
- Shaw Festival Offers Unusual Musical by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Suspension Keeps Mesi Sidelined by David Staba

Sept. 21 2004

EDITORIAL
- Petty Squabbles End Third Street Festival
LEAD STORIES
- Anello Opposes Maziarz Plan to Help Our Kids, Elderly and Infirm by Mike Hudson
- Seneca Court Rules Against Brown by Mike Hudson
- Democractic 'Leaders' Guide Party to Another Electoral Humiliation ANALYSIS by David Staba
- State Plans to Give Eatery $1 Million by Mike Hudson
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
- Postal Service Drops the Ball by Bruce Battaglia
COLUMNS
- An Open Letter to Mayor Vince Anello by Mike Hudson
- Iraq Situation Bad, Getting Worse by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Media Asleep at the Wheel? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Here Comes the Judge by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Force of Nature Propels Prodigal by Bill Bradberry
- Disturbing News Stories Cause for Introspection by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Lamplighter's Job Not Glamorous by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Art Exhibit Examines Stages of Life by Ellen S. Comerford
BILLSTUFF
- Buffalo Tests Even the Most Patient by David Staba

Sept. 14 2004

EDITORIAL
- 1,000 Dead Americans; Please Tell Us for What
LEAD STORIES
- Senecas Give Up Sovereign Immunity as Part of Bid for $300 Million Loan by Mike Hudson
- Additional Charges Filed in City Racial Discrimination Lawsuit by Mike Hudson
- Fran Scarfone, A Good Neighbor by Bob Kostoff
- New Additions, Old Favorites Have Long-Dormant District Swinging by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Anello Predictions Way Too Predictable by Mike Hudson
- Bush Campaign Peddles Lies, Fear by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Bush Says, Be Afraid by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Wondering Why All the Secrecy? by David Staba
- Freedom Trail Set for Falls by Bill Bradberry
THEATER
- Backstage Comedy a One-Act Gem by Ellen S. Comerford
BILLSTUFF
- Late Game Flashback by David Staba

Sept. 7 2004

EDITORIAL
- City Slapped With $1.4 Million Suit
LEAD STORY
- City Council Candidates Hoping to Narrow Field in Race for Pivotal Seat by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Conference Center Not a Concert Hall by Mike Hudson
- GOP Convention an Absurd Drama by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Federal Health Care Policy Seems Geared Toward Big Drug Companies by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Labor Takes a Public Pounding by David Staba
- Some Jobs Are Worse Than Others by Frank Thomas Croisdale
BILLSTUFF
- Bills at Least a Little Bit Better by David Staba

Aug. 31 2004

EDITORIAL
- A Coward in War, Bush is Now Brave
LEAD STORIES
- Reporter Finds New Home by Mike Hudson
- Stewart Runs on Past, Future by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Senecas Needn't Apply for Some Casino Jobs by Mike Hudson
- Part-time President Needs Long Rest by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: 'Going Negative' Cuts Both Ways by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Morinello Made the Right Choice by David Staba
- Stories of Inspiration by Frank Thomas Croisdale
BILLSTUFF
- New Bills Looking Awfully Familiar by David Staba

Aug. 24 2004

EDITORIAL
- Niagara's Golden Rule
LEAD STORIES
- Senecas Regroup in Attack on Brown, Attorneys in Ongoing Casino Lawsuit by Mike Hudson
- Choolokian Takes Another Shot at Rocking Democratic Establishment by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Our Last Column on Bobby Newman by Mike Hudson
- They'd Be More Truthful if They Called Themselves Swift Boat Veterans for Lies by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Are You a Political Know-It-All? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Perlman Agrees to Fight City Hall Over Golf Course Giveaway Scheme by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: It's Important to Register and Vote by Bill Bradberry
- Anello's Backroom Deals Beginning to Stink by Frank Thomas Croisdale
THEATER
- Classic Musical Theater at Artpark by Ellen S. Comerford
BILLSTUFF
- Buffalo's Big Enough for Both RBs by David Staba

Aug. 17 2004

EDITORIAL
- Losing in Iraq
LEAD STORIES
- Seneca Nation Court of Appeals Rules Casino Corporation Illegal by Mike Hudson
- Commission Should Be Reconfigured ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Love on the Rocks by Mike Hudson
- Kerry Needs to Get Tough on Bush by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Yucca Mountain May Swing Nevada From the Red Column to the Blue by John Hanchette
- Citycide: City Hall Moves to Quash Dissent From Foes of Golf Course Giveaway by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Some Notes on the Politics of Wind by Bill Bradberry
- 'What If?' A Tricky Pastime by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Henry Clay Visited Falls, Lewiston by Bob Kostoff
MOVIE REVIEW
- 'The Village' is Spooky, Atmospheric by Ellen S. Comerford

Aug. 10 2004

EDITORIAL
- Rick James, Super Freak
LEAD STORY
- Taxpayers Unite to Fight City Hall Over Hyde Park Giveaway Scheme by David Staba
COLUMNS
- A Few Observations by Mike Hudson
- Playing Politics With National Security a Bush-Cheney Specialty by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Muslim Scholar: Islamic Terrorists Violate True Meaning of the Quran by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Anello's Answer to City's Deficit? Fill More Patronage Jobs, Pronto! by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Ring Great Duffy Recalled by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Music of Leiber and Stoller Celebrated in Artpark Revue by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Hagerman Returns to 'The Big R' with New Wheels Following Crash by David Staba

Aug. 3 2004

EDITORIAL
- Pataki an Enemy of Working People Here
LEAD STORIES
- Parkway Puzzle Deepens as Dale's Alleged Use of Condo Credit Probed by Mike Hudson
- Reporter Staffer Richard Hudson Dies, Age 26, at Cleveland Home
COLUMNS
- Kerry's Home Run by Mike Hudson
- Eisenhower's 1956 Message Lost on Today's Misguided Republican Party by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Clinton's Weighty Autobiography Gift to Logging Interests Here? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Patronage Protects Politicos When It Comes to City Hall Job Security by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Niagara's Past May Be Key to Future by Bill Bradberry
- Open Letter and Invitation to Zhao Yan by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Boxing Great John Sullivan Visited Falls and Lockport by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- O'Neill Classic Center Stage at Shaw by Ellen S. Comerford
- New Castellani Exhibits Grab Viewers' Attention by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Football, Baseball Worlds Optimistic by David Staba
- Tyson Completes Tragic Collapse by David Staba

July 27 2004

EDITORIAL
- Hike in Minimum Wage Benefits Niagara County
LEAD STORIES
- Connolly, Malvestuto, Liberale Sweep Local 91 into the Future by David Staba
- Fed Probe Targets Cheryl Cicero by Mike Hudson
- Water, Sewer Workers Slam Anello, Threaten New Suits by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Anello Consulting the Consultants (Again) by Mike Hudson
- Can Candidate Kerry Capitalize on Bush Administration Incompetence? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Summer Reading Can Be Disturbing by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Reviving Charter Commission Could Finally Set City on Right Course by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Black 'Conservatives' Puppets for Bush Administration's True Agenda by Bill Bradberry
- Goldberg, Ronstadt Join Growing Number of Free-Speech Casualties by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Niagara Falls Shipwreck Remembered by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Unsentimental Shaw Showcased by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Casal Beats Living Hope Out of Hapless Foe in Second Pro Victory by David Staba

July 20 2004

EDITORIAL
- Development Agency Blocking Development
LEAD STORIES
- Anello Loses His Parking Battle; Kloch Rules in Favor of the Little Guy ANALYSIS by David Staba and Mike Hudson
- Muto's Victims Getting Their Say
- Former Parkway Manager Hedging her Bets in Face of Criminal Probe by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Press Box Closing the End of an Era by Mike Hudson
- Who Says You Can't Go Home Again? Columnist Proves the Pundits Wrong by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Bush Cronies Profit from Iraq War While our Soldiers Die Every Day by John Hanchette
- Citycide: City Business Groups Sever Ties with Niagara USA Chamber by David Staba
- Arts Center Breathing New Life into Newsman's Old Alma Mater by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Heroism and Tragedy on the Upper Niagara by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Exciting Theater on Tap as 2004 Shaw Festival Kicks Into Gear by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Yankees Striving to Retain Crown as Sport's Most Loved, and Hated by David Staba

July 13 2004

LEAD STORY
- Canadian Dominance Should Force Politicians to Change Game Plans ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Kicking Back on Kelleys Island by Mike Hudson
- One Woman's Story of Struggle and Tragedy in George Bush's America by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Killing Enemy a Valid Combat Stress by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Plan to Squeeze Tourists Will Keep Locals From Downtown by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Road Trip Recalls the Bad Old Days by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Casal Ready for Next Two Pro Fights and Chance to Meet his Boxing Idol by David Staba

June 29 2004

EDITORIAL
- More Hired Guns
LEAD STORIES
- Anello's Bad Decisions; Mayor's Stupid Snub of Pataki, Gargano ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- Gromosiak Bites Hand that Fed Him, Calls for Rejection of Funding Offer ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Food, Not Politics, Lifeblood of Falls by Mike Hudson
- 'Fahrenheit 9/11' Box Office Bonanza by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Clinton Memoir a Reminder of Better Times for America by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Court Date Gives City Hall a Chance to Take Action by David Staba
- Saddening to Recall Falls of Yesteryear by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- The Race is On Every Week During Ransomville Speedway's Season by David Staba

June 22 2004

LEAD STORY
- Butch Quarcini Still at Center of Local 91 Leadership Discussions ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Reporter Celebrates Fourth Birthday by Mike Hudson
- Dry-Drunk President Losing His Grip? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: If It Sounds Too Good to be True ... by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Albany Taketh Away With One Hand, and Taketh Away With the Other, Too by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Detour Provokes Musings by Bill Bradberry
- Life Very Different in Niagara Falls Before Advent of World Wide Web by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Temperance House Fondly Recalled by Bob Kostoff
MOVIE REVIEW
- Disaster Flick Fun But Plot is Silly by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Mesi's Life Means Far More Than a Huge Payday or Boxing Crown by David Staba

June 15 2004

EDITORIAL
- Bedtime for Bonzo; Reagan Goes Noisily
LEAD STORY
- In First Six Months, Shady Deals, Broken Promises Haunting Anello ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Anello a Pitchman for New Publication by Mike Hudson
- Saint Ronald's 'Accomplishments' Show Deeply Flawed Administration by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Reagan Legacy Yet to be Written by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Human Smuggling Remains Lucrative by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Bill Cosby: Quality Education Crucial in Black Community by Bill Bradberry
- Child's Death Raises Concern by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Point: It's Vizquel Over Rizzuto Any Time by Mike Hudson
- Counterpoint: Pee Wee and Scooter Deserve Those Busts in Cooperstown by David Staba

June 8 2004

EDITORIAL
- An Open Letter to Eliot Spitzer
LEAD STORIES
- Senator Brown Looking Forward to Probable Re-election by Mike Hudson
- Golf Giveaway Contains More Holes Than Hyde Park's Multiple Courses ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Another Lawsuit Filed as Developer Continues Fight Against Duty Free by Mike Hudson
- Local Singer Takes Dreams to Nashville by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Voters Back Granto by Mike Hudson
- Churchill, Bush, Roosevelt, Truman: One Name Just Doesn't Seem Right by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Kerry Campaign Yet to Take Shape by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Plea Deal Pending in Local 91 Case; Choolokian to Challenge Stewart by David Staba
SPORTS
- Huff, Tremblay Ready for Comebacks by David Staba

June 1 2004

EDITORIAL
- Shameful Neglect on the John B. Daly
LEAD STORIES
- City Taxicab Strike Looming Here by Mike Hudson
- Glasgow's Dream Provides Twist in Niagara Falls' Lengthy Tale of Woe by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Reporter Wants in on City Giveaways by Mike Hudson
- Delusional Bush Cynically Uses Fear as Weapon by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Some Advice for Kerry Campaign by John Hanchette
- Citycide: GOP Newcomer Mounting Challenge to DelMonte by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Let's Recognize and Preserve Our Heritage by Bill Bradberry
- Seven Suggestions for Summer Fun in Niagara Falls and Nearby Areas by Frank Thomas Croisdale
GUEST VIEW
- Hounds Coming to Niagara Falls by Jim Copia
LOCAL HISTORY
- Museum Seeks to Save Powerhouse by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Musical Based on Life of Architect Wright to be Performed at Graycliff by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Enraged Readers Savage Columnist by David Staba

May 25 2004

EDITORIAL
- Cracks Start to Show in Anello's Administration
LEAD STORIES
- Chinese Intent on Making Their Mark on Third Street Entertainment District by Mike Hudson
- Anello, Gazette Conspire to Create a Controversy Over Minority Hiring by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Applebee's: Worst Restaurant Ever? by Mike Hudson
- Bush-Cheney Iraq War Worst Disaster in American Foreign Policy History? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Think You Know Everything About Bill Clinton? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Vision, Hard Work Keys to Revival of New-and-Improving Third Street by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: New Direction for Niagara Falls? by Bill Bradberry
- Who is to Blame for Mess in Iraq? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Hype Surrounding 'Good Old Days' Fails to Measure Up Under Scrutiny by David Staba

May 18 2004

EDITORIAL
- Developer Delays: Go Get 'Em, Vince!
LEAD STORY
- City Should Keep Hyde Park Plan From Ever Even Reaching the Tee by David Staba
COLUMN
- Citycide: News Finally Stops Its Obsolete Presses by David Staba

May 11 2004

EDITORIAL
- 'Business First' Fails Math, Social Studies
LEAD STORIES
- Angry Residents Just Saying No to CWM Dump Expansion by David Staba
- RRG Prez: No Justice, No Peace for DEC
COLUMNS
- Locked Doors, Computers Still Befuddle Administration by Mike Hudson
- Loyal Right Wing Trips Over Its Own Morality to Justify Torture by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Dutch Elm Disease Changed Look of Niagara Falls by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Business Owners Still Waiting for Non-Smokers to Fill Their Registers by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Falls Native Considers Returning by Bill Bradberry
- Bridge Workers Call for Removal of Bridge Commission Members by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Tuscaroras Celebrated New Year's by Bob Kostoff
VIDEO REVIEWS
- Mead Exhibit Shows Bigger Isn't Necessarily Better by Ellen S. Comerford

May 4 2004

EDITORIAL
- Anello's Bold Initiative: Borrow From Failed Past
LEAD STORY
- Splash Park Opening Good for City, Regardless of Motive, Residents Say ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Colangelo, Darro, Cheff How Hard at Work for City by Mike Hudson
- Torture Photos Reveal War for Hearts and Minds of Iraqis Will Never Be Won by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: It's a Dog's Life by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Finding Anello's 'Accomplishments' Requires Sharp Eye by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: African-American History a Big Part of Niagara Heritage Experience by Bill Bradberry
- Pat Tillman Chose Battlefield Over Football Field by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Bicycle Events in Early Niagara Lore by Bob Kostoff
VIDEO REVIEWS
- Two Fishy Video Entertainments by Ellen S. Comerford

April 27 2004

EDITORIAL
- Who Wants to Subsidize a Billionaire? Del Monte
LEAD STORY
- Amid Reports of Injury to Mesi, Truth Still Bobbing and Weaving by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Bridge Commission Continues to Amuse Jaundiced Journalist by Mike Hudson
- Bush Afraid to Let American People See Deadly Reality of Needless War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Questions Deserving of Answers by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Lodick Taking a Run From the Right by David Staba
- Farm Living is the Life for Me by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Bossy the Daredevil Cow Sage Sparks Local Interest by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Rodin Revolutionized Sculpture by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Ransomville Racers Ready to Start Another Season by David Staba

April 20 2004

EDITORIAL
- AquaFalls, Vince Anello Not Safe at Any Speed
LEAD STORIES
- Still No Downtown Parking Crisis? ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Litigation Looming Over State's Stalling on Surplus Land Deal by Mike Hudson
- No-Bid Bridge Commission Contract Eyed for Role in Cicero Indictment by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Iraq Debacle Claims Even More U.S. Lives by Mike Hudson
- Imperialistic U.S. Conquest of Iraq Leaves Us Stuck in Our Own Muck by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Many Americans in the Dark About Patriot Act Provisions for Snooping by John Hanchette
- Citycide: New York's Authorities Run Amok, Leaving Taxpayers to Pick Up Tab by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Sad End to a Noble Era by Bill Bradberry
- You Don't Have to Look Like Barbie by Frank Thomas Croisdale
ARTS
- Steinfeld Exhibit at Castellani Colorful by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- King Keeps Grip on Heavyweights by David Staba

April 13 2004

EDITORIAL
- Conference Center or Hideous Monstrosity?
LEAD STORIES
- Depositions Underway as Developer Goes After Bridge Commission Here by Mike Hudson
- Cops' Bust of 'Juke Joint' Recalls Supposed 'Glory Days' of Falls ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Reporter Web Site Garners Praise by Mike Hudson
- Empire State Wrestling Features Local Boys Grappling for Glory by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Forster Eyes Comeback by Mike Hudson
- While Bush Vacationed at Texas Ranch, bin Laden Planned Murderous Attacks by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: New Architectural Craze Rampant Among State's Downtown Projects by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: In Our American Dream, Everyone Deserves Equal Chance for Success by Bill Bradberry
- Niagara Victim of Identity Theft by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Mortgages a Problem for our Early Niagara Settlers by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- 'While We Were Bowling' A Story of Family Set in Buffalo's Golden Era by Ellen S. Comerford

April 6 2004

EDITORIAL
- Official City Web Site 'Under Development'
LEAD STORIES
- Casino Employees, Enrolled Senecas Grumble About Distribution of Wealth By Mike Hudson and David Staba
- Brown, Parkway Board Get Boot By Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- AquaFalls Suckers In More Politicians by Mike Hudson
- Bush, Cheney Stonewall 9/11 Panel by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Down on the Farm, Things Just Aren't What They Used to Be by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Meaningless Announcements Cause Widespread Yawning by David Staba
- Calvin Murphy Controversy Too Sad for Grandpa to Have Witnessed It by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Bovine Braved the Rapids by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Baseball Bombshell: Teams Exist Other Than Yankees and Red Sox by David Staba

March 30 2004

EDITORIAL
- Cordish's Comical and Complex Plan
LEAD STORIES
- Senecas Question Casino Management ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson and David Staba
- Elia Administration Legacy ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Mayor Wants Fight? by Mike Hudson
- Bush Attacks Painfully Predictable by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Sobering Statistics That Shape Our Lives by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Niagara PAL Hoopsters Region's High-Flying Ambassadors by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Working Poor Banded Together Here by Bill Bradberry
- Mayor Anello Driving Writer to Drink? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
THEATER
- Simon Shining On by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Casal Signs With Tyson's Adviser by David Staba
- Buffalo Should Sign Stewart by David Staba

March 23 2004

LEAD STORY
- Debate Over Hazardous Waste Plan Wakes Up Toxic Love Canal Echoes ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Anello Goes Ballistic; Hey, Ho, Let's Go! by Mike Hudson
- When Ignorance Becomes Mendacity by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: St. Bonaventure, the Man, Not the College by John Hanchette
- Citycide: It's March Madness, Niagara-Style by David Staba
- Terrorism, Tourism Linked by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Salt Important to Early Settlers Here by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Mesi Fans, Foes Sound Off by David Staba

March 16 2004

EDITORIAL
- New Neighbors to Protect and Serve
LEAD STORIES
- Second Lawsuit Filed as Parkway Problems Becoming More Public ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- 'War on Terrorism' May Yet Yield Compromise in Battle over Smoking ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Pfeiffer, Gazette Trample the Truth by Mike Hudson
- St. Patrick, Rid Us of These Snakes! by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: State Dumps More Toxic Waste on Us by John Hanchette
- Citycide: New Reassessment System Gives More Opportunities for Input by David Staba
- City Leaders Need 12-Step Program by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Racer Graham Was a Real Character by Bob Kostoff
BOOK REVIEW
- David Markson: An Appreciation by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Mesi's Survival Reinforces Doubts by David Staba

March 9 2004

EDITORIAL
- Same-Sex Marriage Opportunity for Falls
LEAD STORIES
- Retired Detective Names Union Big Suspect in Woman's Disappearance by Mike Hudson
- Carlin Target of Federal Probe by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Indians Hopeless by Mike Hudson
- Time to Forget Bush, Think About Kerry by Bill Gallagher
- Remembrance of Lives Lost by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Figures Show Execs Get Gold Mine While Casino Workers Get Shafted by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: U.S. Policy Toward Haiti Needs Overhaul by Bill Bradberry
- Believe it or Not, We Got Hosed! by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Winfield Scott's Local Ties by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- New Opponent, Same Old Questions for Mesi by David Staba
- Third-Quarter Mauling Has Wolverines Heading for HSBC Showdown by David Staba

March 2 2004

EDITORIAL
- Vince Anello's Dilemma
LEAD STORIES
- Who Needs a County CEO, Anyway? ANALYSIS by David Staba
- State RFP Written for Delaware North? by Mike Hudson
- Former Dante's Owner Breathes New Life into LaSalle Yacht Club Menu
COLUMNS
- Disabled Advocate Down on Edwards by Mike Hudson
- Bush Stonewalls 9/11 Commission by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em, Legally, in Buffalo Ave. Tavern's New Room by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Evil That Men Do Makes This Place Hell by Bill Bradberry
- Stern, Gibson Two Sides of Same Coin by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Museum of NT History Planned by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Jesus as American Idol by Jules Siegel
- O'Callahan Shines in 'Pouring the Sun' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Niagara's Men and Women Take Aim at MAAC Titles, NCAA Tourney Bids by David Staba

February 24 2004

EDITORIAL
- Anti-Iroquis Racists Petition White House
LEAD STORIES
- Seneca Judges Fine Mickey Brown $455 for Contempt of Court Citation by Mike Hudson
- Discrimination Continues at DPW ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- Kerry Poised to Overwhelm Edwards in New York's Primary on March 2 by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Matt Drudge is So Gay, Why Doesn't He Say So? by Mike Hudson
- President's Lies are Never-Ending by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Precipitous Increase in Autism Cases May be Tied to Childhood Vaccines by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Booming Benefit Brings Out Best in Falls Residents by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Country Sees New Wave of Interest in Preservation of Black Heritage by Bill Bradberry
- Lori Bishop's Needless Death by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Sex Scandal at Colorado Reveals Dark Side of Collegiate Athletics by David Staba

February 17 2004

EDITORIAL
- Gargano Grudge Behind Decision on DOT Lands?
LEAD STORY
- Do-Nothing Agency Spends Money, Accomplishes Little During Tenure Here ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Here's a Media Column by Mike Hudson
- Serial Liar Bush Finally Gets Caught by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Sometimes Numbers Tell the Story Best Without Any Embellishment by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Giambra's Vision, or Lack Thereof, Doesn't Do Justice to Worthy Goal by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: The Search for African History by Bill Bradberry
- Unforgettable Moments, Good and Bad by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- German Prisoners Left Lasting Reminder of Niagara Captivity by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- New Art Exhibit Explores Safety in Dangerous Times by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Yankees Manage to Upstage Red Sox With Blockbuster Trade for Rodriguez by David Staba
- Billstuff: Despite Questions About Bledsoe, Buffalo's Brass Shouldn't Drew It by David Staba

February 10 2004

EDITORIAL
- Shill Russert Gives George W. a Pass
LEAD STORIES
- Fianancial Fiasco at Luxury Condo Has Residents Spoiling for a Fight ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- New York Presidential Primary Could Prove Pivotal, or Meaningless, for Dems ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- The Wild Life in a Downtown Alley by Mike Hudson
- Partisans and Fools Still Back Bush by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Republican Smear Machine Gears Up for Contest with War Hero Kerry by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Clandestine Negotiations Yield Plan by David Staba
- Thoughts on Valentine's Day by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Lewis' Retirement Leaves Plenty of Opportunity for Heavies Like Mesi by David Staba
- NU Icers Need Strong Stretch Run by Miguel Rodriguez

February 3 2004

EDITORIAL
- U.S. Needs Regime Change Policy
LEAD STORIES
- State to Subsidize Two Restaurants, Undercutting Local Establishments by Mike Hudson
- Pataki Bets Another Longshot to Fill State's Budget Shortfall ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Cop to Be TV Star? by Mike Hudson
- It's Time for an Investigation into the Lies That Led Us to War in Iraq by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Bush's Difficulty with Reading Bad News for Him, America in General by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Victims Encouraged to Tell Their Sweetwater Stories to Muto Judge by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: New Day Dawns on Niagara Frontier by Bill Bradberry
- Super Bowl Commercials You Didn't See by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- WWII Changed the Falls in Many Ways, Profoundly by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- HBO Betting That Mesi-Jirov Match Will Produce Fireworks in Las Vegas by David Staba

January 27 2004

EDITORIAL
- County Attorney a Political Hack?
LEAD STORIES
- Looming Trial Date No Joke for 14 Local 91 Defendants by David Staba
- Air Force Drops Chamber Bombshell ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- State Development Agency Stalls Long-Awaited Development Here By Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Brady, Brannen a Couple of Clowns Here to Amuse Us? by Mike Hudson
- New Poll Shows Most Want Bush Out by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Assault Weapons Ban to Die Quietly by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Who Cares What the Voters Want? by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Group Preserves History by Bill Bradberry
- There's Always a Lesson to be Learned by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Falls Gets Revenge on McQuaid by David Staba

January 20 2004

EDITORIAL
- Budget Crisis for Niagara Chamber
LEAD STORY
- There's No Place Like Niagara Falls for Unfunded Pie-in-the-Sky Plans by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Residents Angered by Poor Plow Performance by Mike Hudson
- Bishop Gumbleton a Quiet Diplomat by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Bush's Neglect of Environment Could Jeopardize his Re-election by John Hanchette
- Black Menagerie: Wouldn't It Be Great If Politicians Kept Their Election Promises? by Bill Bradberry
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Lives On by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Constitution Gave Iroquois Sound System of Government by Bob Kostoff
MOVIE REVIEW
- Impressive Cinematography Highlights 'Cold Mountain' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Billstuff: Buffalo's New Coach Comes to Town by David Staba
- Injury Stalls Falls Fighter's Quest by David Staba

January 13 2004

EDITORIAL
- Brady Bad News for County IDA
LEAD STORY
- Icy Iowa Starts Lengthy Process of Choosing Bush's Challenger by David Staba
COLUMNS
- A Roller Coaster Week Points Up Casino Pact Flaws by Mike Hudson
- Real Crooks Walk, Donate to GOP by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Show Trial for Saddam Hussein Could be Embarrassing for U.S. by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Smoking Ban Amendments Hot Topic as Albany Legislative Session Opens by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Invigorating New Year's Eve Church Service Raised Spirits, Confirmed Faith by Bill Bradberry
- New Year's Resolutions Gauge of Good Intentions by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Code of Handsome Lake Opposed Abortion, Drink by Bob Kostoff
BOOK REVIEW
- Carville Blasts Right Wing by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Rose Has Lost His Compelling Attitude by Lyle Fitzsimmons

January 6 2004

EDITORIAL
- New York State Fumbles Again
LEAD STORY
- Has-Beens, Retreads Predominate in Anello's Patronage City Appointments ANALYSIS by Bruce Battaglia, David Staba and Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Smokers Flee to Pa. by Mike Hudson
- A New Year Brings Same Old Bush by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: 'Safe' Nuclear Power a Pipe-Dream by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Donatello's Closing Marks End of High-Calorie Era on Third Street by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Politics Much Like a Card Game by Bill Bradberry
- America's Sports Leagues Need Help by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Model of Morality by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- NU Students Serve Up Tasty Mystery by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- A Little Advice for Tom Donahoe: You've Got to Give Us Some Lovie by David Staba