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September 18 2001	September 25 2001	October 2 2001	October 9 2001
October 16 2001	October 23 2001	October 30 2001	November 6 2001
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November 27 2001

EDITORIAL
- City's Top Earners Big Part of Problem
LEAD STORY
- Casino News Coverage Shows Bias, Exaggeration, Racism by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Inside Dope Not Always Reliable by Mike Hudson
- Ashcroft Tramples Civil Rights, Threatens the Constitution by Bill Gallagher
- No Shortage of Candidates for Turkey Carcass Awards by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Christian Fanatics Violated Right to Religious Freedom by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: County Legislature Race in North Tonawanda Provides Good Grist for the Mill by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Bittersweet Homecoming Leaves Activist Searching for Answers by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Bills Find New Way to Lose Against Miami by David Staba
- Casals Come Through at National PAL Tournament by David Staba

November 20 2001

EDITORIAL
- No Fury Like a Woman Scorned
LEAD STORY
- Grand Larceny Charges Expected in August Heist of City Property by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Patriotism is back; Economic Package Misses the Mark by Mike Hudson
- Bush Changes Directions, Leaves Isolationism at Home by Bill Gallagher
- Carnac Takes on Athletes for Sport by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Taliban Turkeys Will Never Take Away Our Thanksgiving by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Nanula on Hot Seat in Queen City by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: So Thankful, But What's That Smell? by Bill Bradberry
FEATURE
- Some Called Him Mad, But Tesla Turned on Today's 'Power City' by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Bills Inspire Apathy, Early Exits by David Staba
- Kelly Took Us On One Hell of a Ride by David Staba

November 13 2001

EDITORIAL
- Landscaping Costs Skyrocket
LEAD STORIES
- First Shots Are Fired in Fight for the Airport by Mike Hudson
- News of Casino Trouble 'Greatly Exaggerated' by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Politics Becoming Pathetic Sideshow in Niagara County by Mike Hudson
- FBI Fumbles Anthrax Probe as Feds Curtail Civil Rights by Bill Gallagher
- State of Confusion Over Gender-Bent Constitution by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: It's Ladies' Night at the Seeing Red Saloon by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: Andrews Comes Out Big Winner in County Legislature Fight by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Biblical Story Recalled as Actual News Unfolds Here by Bill Bradberry
BOOK REVIEW
- Didion's Latest a Let-Down by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Baffled Bills Bounced by Blitz; Johnson May Be Done for Year by David Staba
- Buffalo Could Have Been on Baseball's Chopping Block by David Staba

November 6 2001

EDITORIAL
- Council, Charter Reasons to Vote
LEAD STORIES
- Elected Officials Split on Future 91 Contributions by Mike Hudson
- Prozeralik Lawsuit May Shut Down Cintra Deal by Mike Hudson
- Falls Aerospace Museum Moves Planes Downtown by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Big Thanks to Silver for All He Has (Not) Done by Mike Hudson
- Dramatic Defeat Ends Yankees' Memorable Year by Bill Gallagher
- Niagara Falls Helped Inspire 'America the Beautiful' by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Seeing Red: Flakes at One Bills Drive Heartily Deserve the Flutie Backlash by S.K. Brown
- Citycide: News Legend Don Glynn Set for Semi-Retirement, Bliss by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Once Upon a Time in Niagara; A Grimm but Modern Fairy Tale by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- Bills Stink Up Ralph Wilson by David Staba
- Mesi Will Need More Than Quick Wits to Continue Climb by David Staba

October 30 2001

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Elia's Sensible Budget
LEAD STORIES
- Convention Center Casino to Create 2,500 New Jobs by Mike Hudson
- Civisca to Perform Nov. 17 by Frank Kuznik
- GOP Boss Won't Take 91's Money by Mike Hudson
- Activist Vows to Sue the City by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- New Anti-Terrorism Law a Threat to Our Civil Liberties by Bill Gallagher
- Honor Four Who Sacrificed by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: New York State Just Says No to Falls, Buffalo Budget Woes by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Act of Cruelty Marked End of Childhood Innocence by Bill Bradberry
SPORTS
- It's a Bills Deja Vu All Over Again As Victory Slips Away by David Staba
- Mesi Looks Set to Move Into the Heavyweight Spotlight by David Staba

October 23 2001

LEAD STORIES
- The Dark Side of Politics by Mike Hudson
- Throw the Bums Out! by Bruce Battaglia
COLUMNS
- In Ireland, Journalism Can Often Become A Contact Sport by Mike Hudson
- Colleague and Friend, Matt Murphy, Jr. Will Be Missed by Bill Gallagher
- Ghosts and Goblins Checklist by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Stop All of Your Sobbing by David Staba
- Seeing Red: Journalistic Integrity a Casualty in Aftermath of Oct. 12 Assault by S.K. Brown
SPORTS
- Here We Go Again -- Flutie Versus Johnson, Anyone? by David Staba
- Yankees' Season Already One of Their Most Memorable by David Staba

October 16 2001

EDITORIAL
- Silver Displays his Disdain for Public
LEAD STORIES
- Legislators Seek to Gut County Sheriff's Department, Regardless of Cost by Mike Hudson
- Local 91 Members Victims of Theft by Mike Hudson
- Thugs Seek Men's-Room Action by David Staba
COLUMNS
- City Court Bench Wide Open in Light of Restaino's Primary Win by Mike Hudson
- Persecution of Jews a Shameful Part of Christian History by Bill Gallagher
- Black Menagerie: Dreams of Future and Sins of Past by Bill Bradberry
- Celebrity Missiles Won't Be Missed by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Tough Night, Tremblay Not Put Off by David Staba
- Seeing Red: The World According to Brown by S.K. Brown
SPORTS
- Bills Suffer From Shortage of Raw Materials in 0-4 Start by David Staba
- Ruddock Overpowers Marcus in 10 to win Canadian Belt by David Staba

October 9 2001

EDITORIAL
- Firefight at City Hall: What Part of No Does Local 714 not Understand?
LEAD STORY
- Prozeralik Gets His Day in Court, NFTA has Some Explaining to Do by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Scourge of Scofflaws, Mayor Irene Elia in Violation of Charter by Mike Hudson
- Saudis Hate Us, Use Our Money to Promote Anti-Americanism by Bill Gallagher
- Black Menagerie: 1954, A Year to Remember Always by Bill Bradberry
- Is Humor Off-Limits Now? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Telethon, Lottery May be Keys to Improving City's Finances by David Staba
- Seeing Red: Epitaph for a Man in a Turban by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Guest View: Four Strikes and Yer Out, Senator! by Leo A. Alcuri
BOOK REVIEW
- New York's Numbers Tell Sad Story by James Copia
SPORTS
- Don't Be Fooled by Score, Bills Stunk Out the Ralph by David Staba
- Ruddock Reaches for Redemption by David Staba

Ocotber 2 2001

EDITORIAL
- Reader's Digest Agrees: Legislators are Morons
LEAD STORIES
- An American Patriot, Tom Ridge Takes over Anti-Terror Effort by Mike Hudson
- Businessman Calls for Probe into NFTA, Cintra Pact by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Bush's Mafia Crack Just a Little Bit Outta Line? by Mike Hudson
- Soviet Experience in Afghanistan a Cautionary Tale for Our Politicians by Bill Gallagher
- Black Menagerie: Devil's Hole Summons Ghosts From a Number of Pasts by Bill Bradberry
- Maudlin Tunes and Sad Expressions: Does America Still Have What it Takes? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Attacks Angered all Americans, Even the Most Recent Ones by David Staba
FEATURE
- Country Chanteuse on Track for Stardom by Buck Quigley
SPORTS
- Bumbling, Battered Bills Let Game Ball Bounce Away by David Staba
- Huff, Falls Find Themselves at Fistic Crossroads in Oct. 12 Main Event by David Staba

September 25 2001

EDITORIAL
- Voter Apathy Logical Reaction
LEAD STORIES
- Attack Devastates Area Businesses by Mike Hudson
- Gazette Bloodbath Continuing: How Much Will Readers Endure? by Mike Hudson
- Paper to Worried Mother: "Pay Me" by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Exploiting Tragedy: A Brief Course with Dr. Irene Elia, Ph.D. by Mike Hudson
- Arab-Americans Patriotic Citizens, Crucial to Current War Effort by Bill Gallagher
- Black Menagerie: What Happened to Our City? by Bill Bradberry
- Old Man Speaks: The Torch is Passed by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Cintra Plan Goes From Bad to Worse by David Staba
- Seeing Red: City Shows Its True Colors by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- In a New York State (Of Mind) by Rebecca Day
SPORTS
- Colts Take a Devious Route in Flying Right Past Buffalo by David Staba
- Despite Terror, Ruddock, Huff to Headline Oct. 12 Fight Card by David Staba

September 18 2001

EDITORIAL
- Sleeping Giant Has Awakened
LEAD STORIES
- In the Aftermath: One Man's Story of the Devastation in NYC by David Staba
- Cop Shop Hit by Burglars by Mike Hudson
- Task Force Probes City Theft by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Falwell, Robertson Blame America for Cowardly Attack by Mike Hudson
- American Counterterrorism Has Been Lax, Ex-CIA Official Charges by Bill Gallagher
- Black Menagerie: Moonglow Hotel Tragedy Could Have Been Averted by Bill Bradberry
- Amid Tears, A New Life Enters a More Dangerous World by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: New Perspective Leads to Change in Plans by David Staba
- Seeing Red: They Want to Be in Paradise? What Are We Waiting For? by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Americans Find a Source of Pride and Comfort in Music by Buck Quigley

September 11 2001

EDITORIAL
- DelMonte Deserts District; Dems Dawdle
LEAD STORIES
- D.A. Murphy Launches Probe into Streets Department Caper by Mike Hudson
- Delays in City Development Blamed on Excessive Labor Costs by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Walk on the Wild Side Produces Words of Wisdom by Mike Hudson
- Reparations no Cure for Racism by Bill Gallagher
- Neighborhoods Are the People, Not the Buildings by Bill Bradberry
- Niagara Falls From A to Z by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: In Politics as Usual, the Voters are the Losers by David Staba
- Seeing Red: How Long Must Our Airport Rot? Too Many Cooks and No Broth by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Rapper Afroman Smokes Out Success by Buck Quigley
SPORTS
- Brand-New Bills, Same Old Johnson Open With a Splat by David Staba
- Rotundo Finally Gets His Chance to be the Boss by David Staba

September 5 2001

EDITORIAL
- City of Niagara Falls Taking a Bath With New County Bed Tax
LEAD STORIES
- Gambler Brown Leads Pequots on Trail of Tears by Mike Hudson
- Justice? It's All Relative in Sperrazza's Courtroom by Mike Hudson
- City Hall Ignores Proposals for Downtown Development by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Assembly Speaker Not Silver-Tongued by Mike Hudson
- Sorry, Charlie, Government Has Your Scheme Beat Now by Bill Gallagher
- Only Hollywood Can Save Condit From His Political Demise Now, Pundits Say by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Time to Get Involved in Making Casino a Reality by David Staba
- Seeing Red: Praise the Entrepreneurs and Pass the Explosives by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Today the Falls, Tomorrow the World!
BOOK REVIEW
- Kostoff's New Niagara History Best of the Burgeoning Bunch
SPORTS
- Bills Still Seeking Answers With Regular Season Looming by David Staba
- Mesi Likely Destined for Foxwoods by David Staba

August 22 2001

EDITORIAL
- Dems Toe Party Line, Shoot Selves in Foot
LEAD STORIES
- Civisca Sets Stage for New Album, Tour by Mike Hudson
- Alleged City Asphalt Theft Prompts Suspension; Investigation Sought by Mike Hudson
- Buffalo Group Butts in on Casino with Unsolicited Advice for Falls Folks by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Broken Promises Business as Usual for Cordish Group by Mike Hudson
- Reclusive Ranch-hand Bush Abandons Leadership Role by Bill Gallagher
- A Baby by Any Other Name is Not as Sweet by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Writer Arrives Back with a Bang in Promised Land by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Now is Time for Old Rule to Make Falls Comeback by David Staba
- Seeing Red: With Cowardly Crew at Helm, This Ship of Fools is Going Down by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Letting Leaving Feel Normal by Jennifer Lewandowski
MOVIE REVIEW
- Coppola's Apocalypse Now Returns in its Original Glory by Richard Hudson
SPORTS
- Ostroski's Injury Leads to More Buffalo Shuffling by David Staba
- WNY Racer, 17, Picking Up Speed by David Staba

August 8 2001

EDITORIAL
- With Festival Gone, Only Chamber, CVB Left
LEAD STORIES
- Silver, Assembly Derail Casino Plan, USA Niagara by Mike Hudson and David Staba
- NFTA Suit May Result in New Commuter Airline Here by Mike Hudson and Bill Bradberry
COLUMNS
- Vandal Scandal: NF Crime Hits Rock Bottom by Mike Hudson
- Five Ways to Better Niagara at Little, No Cost to Taxpayers by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Crossing Grand Island By Bridge to Freedom by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: What Will We Do Without Lights Festival? by David Staba
- Seeing Red: It's Hard to See the Light in this City of Darkness by S.K. Brown
FEATURES
- Garage Blues Back Again by Buck Quigley
- Guest View: Column Distorts Vote on WWII Memorial by U.S. Rep. John LaFalce
SPORTS
- More Knockouts Ahead? by David Staba

July 25 2001

EDITORIAL
- Legislature Hot On Wasting Our Time
LEAD STORIES
- Do You Know Where Your Tax Dollars Live? by Mike Hudson
- City Scoffs at Residency Rule as "Vultures" Pick at Falls Jobs by Mike Hudson
- Local 91's Second-in-Line Exits Troubled Labor Union by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Hey, Fran -- Why Don't You Do Your Job? by Mike Hudson
- Bush's Bad Boys of Summer Let Heat Get to Their Heads by Bill Gallagher
- Thought Police Issue Stiff Penalty for Writing While Warped: Prison by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Epiphany in the Bubble by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Call a Spade a Spade, But Not in the Case of Casinos by David Staba
- Seeing Red: How Many Goats Does It Take to Screw a Natural Wonder? by S.K. Brown
SPORTS
- Finding the Right Hook by David Staba
- Breaking the Mold: Williams Gives Swift Kick to the Old 3-4 by David Staba

July 11 2001

EDITORIAL
- City "Bozos" Duped With Cop OT Contract
LEAD STORIES
- Bush's Bet on Pataki by Mike Hudson
- Aerospace Museum to Relocate to Falls by Mike Hudson
- Podgers Cites Lengthy Service in Bid for Sheriff by Mike Hudson
- Gazette Rates Slashed for Political Ads by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Game for a Casino? Beware, Gorillas in the Midst by Mike Hudson
- Rebirth of Falls a Crapshoot When it Comes to Gambling by Bill Gallagher
- Exacting Justice in Girl X Case by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Childhood Imaginations Run Wild, Away Amid Local Horrors by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Word on the Runway: Cintra Says No Mas to Niagara Falls by David Staba
- Seeing Red: LaFalce's View Obliterates Veterans of World War II by S.K. Brown
BOOK REVIEW
- Kerouac's Road Less Travelled: "Blues" Poems Offer New Rhythms by Richard Hudson
SPORTS
- Mesi Rolls With Punches in Opponent Changeup by David Staba

June 27 2001

EDITORIAL
- We Told You So
LEAD STORIES
- By George, We've Got It! by Mike Hudson
- Workers Allege City's Actions Fouled Library Election Results by Mike Hudson
- Entertainment Giant Reportedly Eyes South End as Possible Complex Site by Mike Hudson
- Area Supremacist Paper Hails McVeigh by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Thanks to You, Still Going Strong One Year Later by Mike Hudson
- Confessions of a Canadaphile by Bill Gallagher
- McVeigh is Gone, But We Must Never Forget Him by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Chores Delay Departure, But Boys Finally Get Their Break by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Elia's Off Her Rocker With Latest Tax Idea by David Staba
- Seeing Red: Chief Way Too Tall On the Rampage by S.K. Brown
SPECIAL ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEATURES
- A Letter From Our Publisher
- The Sappy Side of Surly Journalism by Jennifer Lewandowski
- Making It One Year in Falls is No Small Accomplishment by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Here's To Another Great Year by Rebecca Day
FEATURE
- Hedging on a New Pet? Try These Cute Critters by Rebecca Day
MOVIE REVIEW
- Game Over for "Tomb Raider" by Ron Keneske
SPORTS
- Falls to Get Round 2 With Mesi by David Staba

June 13 2001

LEAD STORY
- June 19 Vote is Critical for Library and City Hall by David Staba
COLUMNS
- A Few Brief Notes on a Natural Disaster by Mike Hudson
- Survival of Fattest in Limbo with Lott's Fall From Disgrace by Bill Gallagher
- Should Blake be Arrested? Networks' "Big 3" Say Yes by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Best-Laid Escape Plans Mapped Friendship and Its Destination by Bill Bradberry
- Citycide: Save Face or the City? Park Panel Needs to Get With Feds' Agenda by David Staba
- Seeing Red: Library, City's Youth Deserve Freedom from Political Fray by S.K. Brown
FEATURES
- WNY Author's First Book Puts Erie Canal in Its Proper Light by Jen Lewandowski
- Guest View: Parking Fee Poses Risk to Local Patronage by Al Pacitti
BOOK REVIEW
- Inquire Within for Low Wages and Appalling Work Conditions: Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed by Rebecca Day
SPORTS
- Bourque Gets His Cup; Will Falls Get Its Fight? by David Staba