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December 4 2001	December 11 2001	December 18 2001	December 27 2001
January 8 2002	January 15 2002	January 22 2002	January 29 2002
February 5 2002	February 12 2002	February 19 2002	February 26 2002
March 5 2002	March 12 2002	March 19 2002	March 26 2002
April 2 2002	April 9 2002	April 16 2002	April 23 2002
April 30 2002

April 30 2002

EDITORIAL
- Elia's Decisions Put Re-election at Risk
LEAD STORIES
- Anello, Prozeralik, Maziarz Agree: Mayor Must Recognize NFR Reality by Mike Hudson
- In His Own Words: McCall's Dig at Pataki by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Pros of Prose: We Name Names, They Forget Ours by Mike Hudson
- Bush, Saudi Prince Talk Texas Tea by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Islamic Militants Seek Former Glory by John Hanchette
- Will Casino Alone Cut It for Falls? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Political Patronage a Local Tradition by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Teddy Williamson a Falls Success Story by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: On the List -- People Who Don't Call, Telemarketers Who Do by S.K. Brown
SPORTS
- Bledsoe Gives Hope to Bills Faithful by David Staba

April 23 2002

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Makes Lame Decision
LEAD STORY
- Records: Youth Bureau Head Holland Haunted by Drug Arrest, Troubled Past by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Finding Site for New Convention Center Should be Easy by Mike Hudson
- Moore Takes On the Bad Guys Again by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Three Degrees of Separation -- From the Fuhrer to Kitty Litter by John Hanchette
- Byron White's Accomplishments, Life Should Be an Example to Us All by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Casino Progress Spurs Speculation, Hope by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Long Journey to Make Falls Home by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Artless, Heartless King George Bumbling Toward World War III by S.K. Brown
BOOK REVIEW
- New Book Uncovers Local Roots of Federal Witness Protection Program by Rebecca Day
SPORTS
- Draft Weekend Yields Big Results by David Staba

April 16 2002

EDITORIAL
- Sign of the Times
LEAD STORIES
- Cogan, NFR Won't Back Down on Falls Commitments, Projects by Mike Hudson and David Staba
- Falls Lawyer Teams With Thomas by David Staba
COLUMNS
- An Open Letter to Tony Restaino by Mike Hudson
- Too Many Secrets Kept From Us by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Spitzer Probes Wall St. Fraud, Saudis Hold Terror Telethon by John Hanchette
- Truth is Bleaker Than Fiction Here by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Casino Vote Cranks Up Downtown Ante by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: People, Let's Get Ready to Party by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: N.F. 4 Sale, Great Vu, Walk to Canada by S.K. Brown
SPORTS
- Blesoe Would Make Great Pick by David Staba

April 9 2002

EDITORIAL
- Times are Hard for Wealthy Crooks
LEAD STORY
- State Projects May Be Too Little, Too Late for Some Developers Here by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- American Press Corps' Concern is Sadly Misplaced by Mike Hudson
- Once in a While, You Really Can Make a Difference in News Biz by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: FBI -- If It Weren't for Bad Press, Why, There'd be No Press at All by John Hanchette
- The Croisdale Challenge: Rate Your Niagara Falls Knowledge by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Perps Purloin Pizza Parlor Papers by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Remembering the Dreams of Youth by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Oscar Night a Spectacle of Frivolity, Fun, Fabulousness Not to be Missed by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- Young Woman's Trek Brings Baseball Legends to Life by Nina DiGregorio
SPORTS
- Mesi, Crittenden Make Big Splash During Raucous Fight Night at UB by David Staba

April 2 2002

EDITORIAL
- CVB Has No Home for Conventions
LEAD STORY
- Laborers International Inspector Asking Questions About Local 91 by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- 'I'm Gonna Sue' Commonly Heard Here at Reporter by Mike Hudson
- Cynical Bush Tariff Increases to Cost Jobs and Raise Prices Here by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Good News, Bad News in War on Terror Leaves Future Uncertain by John Hanchette
- You Can Get Anything You Want by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Massive Debt, Lame Management May Bankrupt Kaleida Health by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Cost Versus Benefits Analysis of an American Institution -- Boycott by Bill Bradberry
GUEST VIEW
- Lew-Port Schools at Crossroads by Thomas Pryce
SPORTS
- Pretenders Line Up Behind Yankees by David Staba
- Huff, Crittenden Hitch Wagons to Baby Joe's Star in Upcoming Bouts by David Staba

March 26 2002

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Sincere, But Ill Advised
LEAD STORIES
- No Rhyme or Reason Seen in New Downtown Real Estate Assessments by Mike Hudson
- Top Kaleida Brass Shown Door in Wake of Reporter Bombshell by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Film, TV, Print Await Careful Journalists Here by Mike Hudson
- Church Needs to Address Abuse Issue by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Potpourri of Outrages, Oddities and Optimistic Odds and Ends by John Hanchette
- God Bless Children's Hospital by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Pataki's Moronic Destruction of Convention Business a Scandal by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Chamber of Commerce Fails Top Mission by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Bush's Views on Rigged Elections are Like Pot Calling Kettle Black by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Ciavaglia is Back in Huff's Corner by David Staba

March 19 2002

EDITORIAL
- Don't Let Kaleida Off the Hook Yet
LEAD STORIES
- No Conventions, New Assessments are Killing Hotel Business in Falls by David Staba
- Mayor's Mall Move Triggers Lawsuit by Mike Hudson
- Feds Probe Cordish Co. Casino Deal With Florida's Seminoles by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Administration Policy Promotes Empty Spaces by Mike Hudson
- From Bad to Worse in Middle East by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Jimmy Carter is Nation's Greatest Ex-President by John Hanchette
- Truth, Liberty Casualties of New War by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Haunted House Attraction Blocked in Apparent Conflict of Interest by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Herroner Tries Mouse Ears on for Size by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Multiculturalism on 24th Street by Bill Bradberry
BOOK REVIEW
- DeMille's Vietnam Blockbuster Caroms from Sublime to Ridiculous by John Hanchette
SPORTS
- Crittenden Primed for Pro Debut by David Staba

March 12 2002

EDITORIAL
- Cooked Books?
LEAD STORY
- City Health Insurance Flap More Than Just Typical Squabbling by David Staba
SPECIAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY FEATURES
- Orange Order Plays Victim in Upcoming Parade Season by Erin E. Conley
- How the Irish Named Niagara by Riocard Seumas O'hOgain, A Do
COLUMNS
- Sad Goodbye to Memorable Character by Mike Hudson
- Irish Are Preservers of Culture by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Corruption by the Numbers by John Hanchette
- Hollywood Heartbreak Hotel by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Deep Winter Funk Dulls Even Anger by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Closing Wintergarden Would Benefit No One by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Struggle for Reparations Goes On by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Quality of Foes Holds Key by David Staba

March 5 2002

EDITORIAL
- Just Do It!
LEAD STORIES
- Kaleida Brass Raking in Millions Through Salaries, Bonuses, Perks by Mike Hudson
- Advocates of Children's Hospital Don't Believe Kaleida's Hype by David Staba
- Kaleida Board Members
- Cordish Bails in Buffalo, Falls' Future Uncertain by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- That Was the Week That Was by Mike Hudson
- Love Canal Legacy Remains Here by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Professional Truth-Fudgers at Pentagon Take Another Punch by John Hanchette
- Canadian Triscuit Lacks Taste by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Greek Terrorists a Danger in 2004 by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Elia Takes Wrong Path by Escalating Battle with Unions by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Generational Dichotomy a Blow to Black Solidarity, Power by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Wolverines Live Up to Lofty Rankings by David Staba

February 26 2002

EDITORIAL
- Silver, Farrell Enemies of Falls
LEAD STORY
- City Council Questions Mayor's Motives in Nixing Projects Here by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Backstabbing Liars Dominate Democrats Here by Mike Hudson
- We Need More Daniel Pearls, People Interested in the World by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Carville, Begala Slog New Book by John Hanchette
- Celibacy for Priests Causes Problems in Catholic Church by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: There Ought To Be A Law -- Not! by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Prosecutors Turn Up Heat On Local 91 by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Black Migration Headed in New Direction -- From North to South by Bill Bradberry
GUEST VIEW
- Regionalism Rhetoric Meets Tough Reality by Tom Christy
SPORTS
- Mesi Wagers That Leonard Can Take Him to Top of the Boxing Heap by David Staba
- Williams, Donahoe and Deja Vu by David Staba

February 19 2002

EDITORIAL
- Marriage, Divorce, Politics, Religion
LEAD STORIES
- Elia Turns Down Proposed Summer Festival, $2.5 Million Payment by Mike Hudson
- City Stalls Snowboard Event in Lackey Plaza by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Library Board Flap Divides Community for No Good Reason by Mike Hudson
- Former IOC Leader Has Shady Past by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Smallpox, Another Evil Specter by John Hanchette
- Warning Labels Designed With Morons in Mind by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Princess Margaret -- Real Royalty by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Tale of Two Tourist Destinations by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Adventuresome Youth Had a Lot On His Plate, And No Love for Liver by Bill Bradberry
BOOK REVIEW
- Former Lewiston Resident Pens Poignant Memoir of Childhood by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Viewers Treated to Nonsense as Usual at the Winter Olympics by David Staba

February 12 2002

EDITORIAL
- Laughingstock Legislature
LEAD STORIES
- Pataki Perturbed Over Lack of Progress on Casino Here by Mike Hudson
- Strange Case of Edward Mims: Death at Whirlpool Bridge by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Gazette Gone Wild: Goofy Gaffes Galore by Mike Hudson
- Divorce, Death Penalty, Abortion Among Problems for Church Today by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Ridge on America's New Threat by John Hanchette
- Risk Part of Journalist's Job by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Valentine's Day No Dilemma for Columnist and Fortunate Spouse by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Convention Center the Best Site? by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Race Relations Puzzling for Kids Growing Up During 1960s by Bill Bradberry
BOOK REVIEW
- Nightmare Becomes Grim Reality in Oates' Beastly Tale by John Hanchette
GUEST VIEW
- Lew-Port School Fight Gets Ugly by Dan Grimmond
SPORTS
- Tremblay Will Continue Promotions in One Niagara Falls or the Other by David Staba

February 5 2002

EDITORIAL
- FCC Should Muzzle Telemarketers
LEAD STORY
- Championship Bout for Falls? by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Business as Usual by Mike Hudson
- Bush Won't State Obvious Truth by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Prez Names New 'Axis of Evil' by John Hanchette
- Relief for Weather-Obsessed Readers by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: A Bullet for Bambi by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Let's Not Give Up On City Just Yet by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Cousins Have Brush With Death by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Buffalo's Offensive Improvement Hinges on Down-to-Earth Approach by David Staba

January 29 2002

EDITORIAL
- Don't You People Ever Do Any Work?
LEAD STORIES
- McCall Addresses Falls Issues by Mike Hudson
- $5,000 Reward Offered in Blaze by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Delaware North Poor Park Choice by Mike Hudson
- Once A Bum, Always A Bum by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Human Guinea Pigs Linked to Anthrax Reseach by Biotech Firm by John Hanchette
- Aquarium of Niagara Seeks of Blue-Collar Variety by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Love Among the Ruins? by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Suggestion for Bishop -- Lighten Up by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Youthful Exuberance Results in More Than Was Bargained For by Bill Bradberry
BOOK REVIEW
- Novel Offers Harsh View of News Biz by John Hanchette

January 22 2002

EDITORIAL
- Shrink Shrugs: The Kids Are All Right
LEAD STORY
- Museum, Banking Center Set to Open in Third Street Neighborhood by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- You Dirty Rats! by Mike Hudson
- Saudi Connections to Bushes Make Action Highly Unlikely by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Pols' Ties to Enron Raise Questions by John Hanchette
- Test Your Niagara Falls Knowledge by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Bodice Ripper Confidential by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Some Gentle Advice for the Mayor by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Family Ties That Bind Still Strong by Bill Bradberry
FEATURE
- New Documentary Offers Unique Perspective on Both Niagara Falls by David Staba
SPORTS
- Kelly's the Class of Hall Finalists by David Staba

January 15 2002

EDITORIAL
- A Simple Plan
LEAD STORIES
- Falls Reign of Terror Fed on Race Hatred, Bigotry, Violence by Mike Hudson
- 'New' Legislature's Song Remains the Same by David Staba
- Catholic Charities Kicks Off Appeal 2002
COLUMNS
- Francine Del Monte's Dilemma: Defending Sheldon Silver by Mike Hudson
- Enron Scandal a Black Eye for Bush, Ashcroft, Cheney by Bill Gallagher
- Ideas for Niagara Falls: The Dance Continues by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: A Crime Against Niagara Street by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Store Owner Defies Thugs by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Imagine What Niagara Falls Could Be by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Centers Provided the Best of a Crummy Bills Season by David Staba

January 8 2002

EDITORIAL
- Our Loss, City's Gain
LEAD STORIES
- State Blasted on Lack of New Development, Progress for City by Mike Hudson
- Prosecutor: No Quick Resolution for Trio of Local 91 Members by David Staba
- Cintra Wanted Out, Says Top FAA Official by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- State Falls Down on Easy Job by Mike Hudson
- Congressional Dems, Media Let Public Down With Silence by Bill Gallagher
- God Bless a Good Old Friend by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: In This Winter of Discontent, A Few Wishes to Go On With by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Development, One House at a Time by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Remember the Day Kennedy Died by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- It's Van Pelt In, Johnson Out for Bills by David Staba

December 27 2001

EDITORIAL
- Thanks a Lot
LEAD STORY
- People Who Caught Our Eye: Ten Who Made News in 2001 by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Communications' Clown Prince: Geraldo Rivera by Mike Hudson
- Let's Go After the Real Terrorists; Saudi Arabia is No Friend of Ours by Bill Gallagher
- Croisdale's Challenge Met by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Of Ground Zero, GI Joes and a Triumphant 2002 by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Ringing in the New Year by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Flaming Balsa-Wood Airplanes Fly by Bill Bradberry

December 18 2001

EDITORIAL
- Pataki Picks Seaman for Family Court
LEAD STORY
- Observation Renovation Towering Task for Workers by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Public Safety or Peyton Place? by Mike Hudson
- Enron, Biggest Corporate Failure Ever, Doesn't Deserve Special Treatment by Bill Gallagher
- Falls Residents Stage Own Festival That Puts City Fathers to Shame by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Put Your Money On New, Exciting Attraction Called Niagara Island by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Give Local Businesses a Break During Hectic Holiday Season by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Bill and Tom Headed for Big Trouble Once Again by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- No One to Blame But Bills for Loss by David Staba

December 11 2001

EDITORIAL
- Stop Her Before She Speaks Again
LEAD STORIES
- Williams Road Work Stopped as Laborers Confront DOT Official by David Staba and Mike Hudson
- Forster Sues Hapless Gazette for $51 Million in Libel Case by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Judge Fricano Asks: Where's the Meat in Your Beef? by Mike Hudson
- Season's Greetings in Good Taste by Bill Gallagher
- Tough Times Call for New Ideas: So What are You Waiting For? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: This Column May be Hazardous to Your Health by S.K. Brown
- Black Menagerie: Simple Times, Simple Pleasures for Aspiring Aeronautical Engineers by Bill Bradberry
FEATURE
- Mysterious Lights Over Falls Connected to Power Outage? by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Bills Overcome Panthers, Themselves by David Staba

December 4 2001

EDITORIAL
- How They Do It Over There
LEAD STORY
- Falls Murder Case Presents Contrast to Northrup Verdict by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Better to Light a Candle Than Curse the Fire Marshals by Mike Hudson
- War on Terrorism Distracts Attention from Treasury Raid by Bill Gallagher
- Killer Robbed Couple of Chance to Spend Golden Years Together by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Death of 'The Quiet Beatle' Marks the End of an Era by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Call for Phillip Morris, But Please Give the Guy a Break by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Once-Thriving Neighborhood Neglected and Left to Decay by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Time Has Come to Uncover Buried, Forgotten Past of Black Americans by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Dilemma: Johnson, Van Pelt or Neither? by David Staba
- Message to Mesi: Change the Name, Change the Game by David Staba