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August 27 2002

EDITORIAL
- State is Looking Into Seneca Deal with Tong
LEAD STORIES
- 'Little Dillingers' Made Youth Crime an Issue for Niagara Falls Community by Mike Hudson
- Gargano Target of Numerous Probes by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Stupid, High or Crooked? You Make the Call by Mike Hudson
- Bush Family Ties Keep American Focus Off Saudi Support of Terror by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Just Wondering -- Things to Ponder by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Real Story Behind Elia, New City Charter Now Brought into Focus by David Staba
- We Should Just Say No to Doughnuts by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Jury Duty Forces Change in Plans for Travel, Life by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Pull Up a Chair, It's Ladies' Night at the Seeing Red Saloon Again by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- Can We Trust Our Pets' Groomers? by Bonnie Emmens
THEATER
- 'Chaplin' a One-Man Tour de Force by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Mesi Looks to Add Izon to Resume by David Staba

August 20 2002

EDITORIAL
- Legislators Don't Deserve Four Years
LEAD STORIES
- Federal Approval For Casino 'No Slam-Dunk,' Sources Say by Mike Hudson
- Governor's Race Turns Into a Waltz by David Staba
- Reporter Columnist Hanchette Honored by Gannett
COLUMNS
- Area Baseball Fans Speak Out by Mike Hudson
- Lo, How the Mighty Are Squirming by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Dr. Big Brother Will Be Watching by John Hanchette
- Citycide: An Especially Suspect Politician by David Staba
- Ten Things You Should Know About Niagara Falls by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Falls Summers Always Featured Display of 'God's Work' by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Even S.K. Brown Loves Marineland by S.K. Brown
BOOK REVIEW
- Former FBI Agent Remembers Downfall of Mob Families Here by Mike Hudson
THEATER
- Newton Takes Final Bow at Shaw with 'Hay Fever' by Ellen S. Comerford

August 13 2002

EDITORIAL
- Inept State Stalls Traffic, Projects
LEAD STORIES
- Contractor Chosen for Casino Construction Has Shady Past by Mike Hudson
- No Names Means Bad News for Readers by David Staba
- Public Likely Won't Be Heard on Future Site of Convention Center by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Anti-Catholic Bias is Plain for All Who Can See by Mike Hudson
- Region's Beauty Touches Travelers by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Neither Party Deserves a Pass by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Just What We Need -- Another Study by David Staba
- Carnac the Magnificent's Latest Hits: Rappers Rapped, Popsters Pummeled by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Movement Still Relevant by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: George the Weasel Tries to Right Dad's Wrongs; Twit Twins Return by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- An Open Letter to Columnist Bill Gallagher by Calvin Hill
THEATER
- Two New Musicals Dazzle Audiences by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Future Uncertain for Bills, Sabres as Comeback 2002 Season Looms Large by David Staba

August 6 2002

EDITORIAL
- Oh Canada!
LEAD STORY
- Baseball Greats and Not-so-Greats Comprise Reporter Hall of Fame by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Schumer, Clinton, LaFalce Feeble on SBA Lobbying by Mike Hudson
- Midsummer an Ideal Time to Reflect on Woes, Pleasures by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Time Spent in Garden Relieves Frustrations by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Waiting Remains Only Game in Town by David Staba
- Secrets of Personal Ads Revealed by Frank Thomas Croisdale
FEATURE
- Couple Celebrates Life Together by David Staba

July 30 2002

EDITORIAL
- A Sore Loser
LEAD STORIES
- The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Local Pols Grab Thugs' Money by Mike Hudson
- Rigas Leaves Fans to Pick Up the Bag in Disgraceful Sabres Exit by David Staba
COLUMNS
- It's Business as Usual for Weary Niagara Falls by Mike Hudson
- Can This Possibly Be Our America? Racist, Anti-Arab Fed Sullies Us All by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Adelphia Scandal Tip of Iceberg by John Hanchette
- Citycide: How I Learned to Stop Loving CNN, Or: Another Day Kind of Wasted by David Staba
- Rigas Scandal Latest in Long Line of Embarrassments for WNY Citizens by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Falls Should Celebrate Its African-American Heritage by Bill Bradberry
GUEST VIEW
- Young People Can Offer Fresh Hope for City of Niagara Falls by Scott C. Tuttle
THEATER
- 'His Majesty,' Political Thriller, Has Too Much Politics, Too Few Thrills by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Sports Mavens Are Not So Quick to Condemn White Jocks' Transgressions by David Staba

July 23 2002

EDITORIAL
- Newman Has Some Explaining to Do
LEAD STORIES
- Little Likelihood of Prosecution in Herroner's Bus-Passing Rampage by Mike Hudson
- Continuum Latest Local Investment Scandal Probed by State Gumshoes by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Our Niagara Falls in the Twilight Zone by Mike Hudson
- White House Lacks Moral Authority to Clean Up America's Boardrooms by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Corporate Greed Burdens Citizens by John Hanchette
- Citycide: A Little Music Downtown Could Bring Life to Long-Dormant Area by David Staba
- Williams, Cardinals' Pat Tillman Both Role Models for Today's Youth by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Home Again -- Taking the Scenic Route by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Falls Visitors Face Conundrum -- What is There to Do on This Side But Eat? by S.K. Brown
THEATER
- Woman Must Make a Romantic Choice in 'Candida' at the Festival Theatre by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Expectations Rising Quickly in WNY and Beyond for New-Look Bills by David Staba

July 16 2002

LEAD STORIES
- Quarcini Could Lose Ace Attorney as Deepening Local 91 Saga Continues by David Staba
- Questions Raised about Motivations for Consolidation of Tourism Agencies by Mike Hudson
- A Letter from the Publisher by Bruce Battaglia
COLUMNS
- Some Thoughts on a Difficult Problem by Mike Hudson
- Bush Should Learn from Late Icons, But Lets Cheney Keep Calling Shots by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Williams Deserves Better Afterlife by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Mayor's Indifference to City's Children Apparent in Driving, Red Cross Decision by David Staba
- Former Porn Playpen Could Help Restore the Lost Glory of 'Niagara' by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Southern Racism Gladly Left Behind with Move North to Make Niagara Falls Home by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Unsuspecting Tourists Easy Marks Until City Makes Safety a Priority by S.K. Brown
THEATER
- Classic Family Drama at Shaw Festival by Ellen S. Comerford
- Long Live 'The King and I' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- This Bud Isn't for You, or Baseball by David Staba

July 2 2002

EDITORIAL
- Sweet Smell of Setup
LEAD STORIES
- Few Helped by Rudnick's Partnership by David Staba
- Proposed Downtown Hotel Won't Depend on Casino by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Partisan Politics Fouls Up Approval of Casino Compact by Mike Hudson
- LaFalce's Wisdom Could Benefit Nations by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Buying New Home Can Be a Trial by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Slaughter a Formidable Foe for Challengers by David Staba
- Niagara Falls is Still Soaring Like a Duck by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Corporate America, It's Time for Change by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Summit Leaders, Protesters Equally Irksome by S.K. Brown

June 25 2002

EDITORIAL
- Our Failed Drug War a Stupid Waste of Life
LEAD STORIES
- Reporter's Second Anniversary is Cause for Joyous Celebration by Mike Hudson
- Sweetwater Property Sold for Fraction of Millions Owed Angry Area Investors by Mike Hudson
- Soda Seems Refreshing for Many Dems by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Falls' VFW Post Has Three Happy Rookie Members by Mike Hudson
- Wanted: Honest Business People, While Corporate Crime Rages On by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Don't Hold Your Breath Category -- Matt Damon and CIA Will Save Us by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Reporter Delivers, Two Years and Counting by David Staba
- Part of Problem with U.S. Drug Laws is Selective Enforcement by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Family Trips Down South a Summer Tradition for Kids Growing Up in Falls by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: S.K.'s Flight Plan -- Cigs, Booze and Pills by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- City's Roof Drain Policy Unfair, Causes Pollution by John T. Daniels
FEATURE
- 'Prodigal' Returns to Shaw Festival, Mixing Comedy, Social Commentary by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Sabres to Stay for at Least One Season by David Staba

June 18 2002

LEAD STORY
- Cicero Stays Mum at LIUNA Hearing to Decide Fate of Local 91 Leadership by David Staba
COLUMNS
- NYC Stirred But Not Shaken by Terrorism by Mike Hudson
- At Least the Red Wings Did Their Job by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Does Effective Church Reform Equate With Hitler or Stalin? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Herroner's Bid for Seat at Table Can Only Lead to Trouble for Niagara Falls by David Staba
- A Few Words for Those About to Graduate from NFHS by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Witnesses' Tales in Conflict, Leading to Debated Verdict in Shooting Case by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Corporate Runs Challenging Only to Excessively Competitive Lechers by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- The 'Buffalo 18' Strike Again by Muriel J. White
FEATURE
- Sondheim's Musical Romp Through Time, Backwards, at Shaw Festival by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Tommy Huff Finally Returns to the Ring by David Staba

June 11 2002

EDITORIAL
- Niagara County Legislature Follies
LEAD STORIES
- Chamber Head Newman's Anti-Union, Anti-Indian Stances Cause for Pause? by David Staba
- Local 91 Sources Charge Quarcini Petition Push Heavy-Handed Here by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- It's All Over Now for Dee Dee Ramone by Mike Hudson
- Lax Borders Are the Real Security Threat, Not Canadian Students by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Bush is Finally Giving Ridge Full Authority for Homeland Defense by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Vets, Rookies Grapple for Position in Bizarrely Mapped New District by David Staba
- Legendary Songwriter Otis Blackwell Leaves Behind a Rich Musical Legacy by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Wrongful Convictions More Common When Race is Key to Identification by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Witchy Irish Women to Congregate in Michigan for Celtic 'Naming Day' by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- A Mystery on Tap at the Shaw Festival by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Lewis Relieves Tyson; Baby Joe Cruises by David Staba

June 4 2002

LEAD STORIES
- Gotti Attorney Thrown Off Case by Feds in 1990s RICO Prosecution by Mike Hudson
- Is LIUNA in Cahoots with Local 91? Then Why the Meeting at Antonio's? by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Buffalo Carpetbaggers Wells, Rudnick, Newman Trying to Annex Niagara Falls by Mike Hudson
- FBI Leadership Short on Honesty by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Tough Enough for Problems Here? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Cambria Battles for Quarcini's Rights by David Staba
- Times Call for Difficult Questions by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Black Menagerie: Innocent Man Victim of Anti-Arab Fear by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: BBC Heaven! 'Coronation Street' Rules by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- 'Detective Story' Is a Winner by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Tyson-Lewis Comes Too Late to Save Reps by David Staba

May 28 2002

EDITORIAL
- Pols Should Return Local 91's Money
LEAD STORY
- Holiday Inn Select Honcho Odd Man Out in Convention Center Flap by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- We Rate and Berate Lockport Rat Pack by Mike Hudson
- Indicted Local 91 Leader Has a Kinder, Gentler Side as Well by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Hindsight May be 20/20 But Ignorance is Blind by John Hanchette
- Just a Few Thoughts About This and That by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Will 91 Thugs Sing Like Sopranos? by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Old Neighborhood Was Place to Be by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: White Shoes, Octopi -- and Hockey by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- Seneca Casino Will Benefit Area by Christian Printup
FEATURE
- Shaw Festival Opens by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Donahoe Faces Some Tough Decisions by David Staba
- Mesi Should Blast 'Two-Guns' by David Staba

May 21 2002

EDITORIAL
- Local Pols Gladly Took Union's Money and Ran
LEAD STORIES
- Feds Say Local 91 Stranglehold Going the Way of the Dinosaur by David Staba
- Laborers Leaders Drove Property Values Down, Construction Costs Up by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Convention Center No Sure Casino Bet by Mike Hudson
- Practice What You Preach by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Plenty of Blame to Go Around in Terrorist Hijackings of Sept. 11 by John Hanchette
- Tongue-in-Cheek Suggestions for Potential Kings, Queens for a Day by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Cowardice Abetted Reign of Terror by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Old East Side Was Home to Many Cultures by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Niagara Falls Casino No Tourist Lure by S.K. Brown
FEATURE
- Take a Trip Down the Nile by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Two Idiots Once Wrote a Book, Oddly Enough, About Baseball by David Staba

May 14 2002

EDITORIAL
- County Legislature Did Bureau Head No Favors
LEAD STORY
- Survivors, Families Cope With Attica Riot After Three Years by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Stop the Presses! Gazette Reporter Hears About Web by Mike Hudson
- George the Cheesy Stands Alone by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Gullible Consumers' Hopes Dashed by John Hanchette
- Bumbling Arch-Criminals Provide Laughs for Lawmen and Readers by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Rockefeller's Bloodlust Paved Way for Needless Attica Prison Massacre by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Rick James Fans 'Super-Fleeced' by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: Prepare for Further Embarrassment by S.K. Brown

May 7 2002

EDITORIAL
- Adelphia Targets Labor and Shareholders Alike
LEAD STORIES
- Falls Investment Broker Eyed in Alleged Securities Swindle by Mike Hudson
- 'Whistling Watchdog' Site Savages Local Politicians of Every Breed by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Nimo's Shameful Tuscarora Policy by Mike Hudson
- Greatest Moments of a Hockey Fan by Bill Gallagher
- Letter From Washington: Bad-Boy Priests and the Cardinals Who Love Them by John Hanchette
- Gay Kid Gets Bad Rap in Canada by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- Citycide: Elia's Irrational Intransigence Makes for Great Copy, Any Way You Slice It by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Old East Side Was Like United Nations by Bill Bradberry
- Seeing Red: An Ishmael Cleans the Basement, or Not, Depending on her Mood by S.K. Brown
GUEST VIEW
- Lew-Port Perks: Is This Egg Gold or Platinum? by Michael R. Brannen III
SPORTS
- May Brings Snow, People Downtown; Springtime Baseball Oddities Abound by David Staba