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December 23 2003

December 23 2003

EDITORIAL
- Keep Newman Away from the County IDA
LEAD STORIES
- Anello, Bristol Outline Strategy for New Tourism-Based Economu
- Looking Forward to 2004 with Baseless Predictions ANALYSIS by David Staba
COLUMNS
- We Don't Need Dr. Seuss, We've Got Our Own Grinch by Mike Hudson
- Mountain Views: Christmas Magic of Days Gone By by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Gephardt Seeks Local Support, Struggles Against Dean, Clark by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Race Still a Factor in Housing Here by Bill Bradberry
- Search for Gift Leads to New Friendship by Frank Thomas Croisdale
GUEST VIEW
- War on Terror From the Front by Master Sgt. Christopher Burke
SPORTS
- Even From a Great Seat, Bills Looked Horrid by David Staba
- Wolverines to Face Top Teams, Players by David Staba
- Purple Eagles Winning on Court and Ice NU REPORT by Miguel Rodriguez

December 16 2003

EDITORIAL
- Keep Your Eye on Charles Gargano
LEAD STORIES
- Senator Questions City Officials' Economics by Sen. George D. Maziarz
- Incoming Mayor Anello Sticking Up for the City by Vince Anello
- Roadrage: Councilwoman's Son Runs Down Councilman's Brother by Mike Hudson
- Falls Cops in Florida to Grill Suspect by Mike Hudson
- Health Czarina Rules from on High ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Like Inconsiderate Tourists, Elia, Iusi Leave Mess for Us to Clean Up ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Reporter 'Agenda' Clearly Detailed in Startling Expose by Mike Hudson
- Saddam Capture Cold Comfort for Families of American Servicemen by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: 'Wonderful Life' For Former Assembly Candidate Stewart by David Staba
LOCAL HISTORY
- Corn Staff of Life for Native Americans by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- 'Plaid Tidings' Spreads Cheer by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Another Letdown Officially Snuffs Buffalo's Playoff Hopes by David Staba

December 9 2003

EDITORIAL
- Reporter Readers Say No to Bush's Iraq War
LEAD STORIES
- Former City Councilman Eyed for Role in Street Festival Promotions by Mike Hudson
- Wanted: A Few Good Lawyers to Help Fight Health Dept.'s Smoking Sleuths ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Anello, Brown, Maziarz Lose Out to Steve's Automotive in Close Race
COLUMNS
- Support for Soldiers Gladdens Editor's Heart by Mike Hudson
- Is Bush a Bigger Liar Than Clinton? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Will Hillary Run in 2004? by John Hanchette
- Citycide: 'Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, That Chlorine Disinfectant Has ... Oh, Never Mind' by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: City Backslides on Equal Opportunity, Race Relations by Bill Bradberry
- Third Annual Turkey Carcass Awards Go to Those Behaving Badly in Public by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Indian Corn Sustained Early Niagara Settlers by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Mesi Sees His Way Clear to Victory by David Staba
- Buffalo Maintains Faint Playoff Pulse by David Staba

December 2 2003

EDITORIAL
- Funding for Niagara Tourism Needs Thought
LEAD STORY
- Police Department Politics Lead to Charges for Anello Campaign Head ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Reporter Poll Results Report a Landslide! by Mike Hudson
- November Bloodiest Month in Iraq by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Vatican Blasts 'The Da Vinci Code' by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Here's Hoping Falls Attorney Roscetti Puts the 'Niagara' Back into the NFTA by David Staba
SPORTS
- Mesi Set to Shine in New York City Debut by David Staba
- Ruff Coaxes Most from Sabres by Miguel Rodriguez
- Buffalo Belatedly Gets its Act Together by David Staba

November 25 2003

EDITORIAL
- Time for Colangelo to Go Get a Real Job
LEAD STORIES
- Muto Enters into Plea Arrangement by David Staba
- Someone's Doing a Poll About the Reporter by Ellen S. Comerford
COLUMNS
- Dining to Die For by Mike Hudson
- First Rule Is: All Politics is Local by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: A Single Day That Changed the World by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Senators Seek Smoking Ban Input by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Debate Crucial to Political Process by Bill Bradberry
- Let's Appreciate All We Have by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Josiah Henson Led Family, Other Slaves to Freedom by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Purple Eagles Need No Alibis by David Staba
- Bills Find New Way to Lose by David Staba

November 18 2003

EDITORIAL
- It's the City's Money
LEAD STORIES
- Mayoral Stunner Bares Discontent on Canadian Side of Niagara River by David Staba
- Longtime City Workers Allege Racism in Lawsuit Aimed at Colangelo, DPW by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Will Residency be an Issue in Choosing New City Police Chief? by Mike Hudson
- Is Bush Really an 'Incoherent' 'Moron' as So Many Brits and Canadians Think? by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Supreme Court to Rule on Detainees by John Hanchette
- Citycide: NTCC to Infinity: Thanks, See You in Court by David Staba
- Columnist Says a Sad Goodbye to Mayor Elia, Will Miss her Antics by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- Sorry, Steve: No Induction for You by David Staba
- Buffalo's Season Splatters in Historic Fashion by David Staba

November 11 2003

LEAD STORIES
- Decisive Victories Don't Guarantee Long Political Honeymoons in Falls ANALYSIS by David Staba
- Niagara Falls Native Helps Find Pets Lost in Southern California Inferno by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Voters Speak Loudly on Election Day by Mike Hudson
- Lies, Lies, Damnable Lies: President Played Media Big-time on Iraq War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Dean's Rejection of Public Campaign Financing Spells Bad News for Bush by John Hanchette
- Citycide: County Democrats Take a Beating as GOP Gains Control of Legislature by David Staba
- Homelessness Problem for Community by Bill Bradberry
- Friends, Family Remember Two Lives Taken Too Soon by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Black Pioneers in Niagara's History by Bob Kostoff
SPORTS
- Bills Lose, Viewers Snooze by David Staba

November 4 2003

EDITORIAL
- How Many Need Die?
LEAD STORIES
- Lines Being Drawn in Upcoming Battle over Distribution of Casino $$$ by Mike Hudson
- Sanborn Dairy Featured in New Book Profiling One Week in American Life by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Lewiston Dems Plotting Del Monte's Downfall by Mike Hudson
- White House Cronies Cash in on Iraq War by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Embracing Your Inner Curmudgeon by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Shadow's Debut Spotlights Third Street Revival by David Staba
- Kirk Jones' Stunt to Tempt Foolhardy Aspiring Daredevils to Their Dooms? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
SPORTS
- No Future for Mesi in Fighting Holyfield by David Staba

October 28 2003

LEAD STORIES
- Reporter Endorses Anello, Rotella, Anderson to Run City's Business by Mike Hudson
- Foolhardy Falls Jumper Lived Life Like a Loser Before Taking the Big Plunge by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Our Brush With the Right-Wing Media by Mike Hudson
- Rumsfeld's Memo Shows Cracks in Unity of Administration's War Effort by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Yankees, Congress Week's Big Losers by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Smoking Ban Snuffs Out New Business by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Doby, Cleveland Provided the Thrills by Bill Bradberry
- Don't Sweat It! Fifty-five Good Enough by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Lessons in Cruelty by Bob Kostoff
GUEST VIEW
- Rotella Says Casino Proceeds Should be Used to Strengthen Neighborhoods by Lewis "Babe" Rotella
SPORTS
- Stink, Stank, Stunk: Pick Your Own Verb for Bills' Fiasco by David Staba

October 21 2003

EDITORIAL
- U.S. Soldiers Need Books; Let's Send Them Some!
LEAD STORIES
- Law Enforcement Probing City's Shady Dealings with Parking Lot Developer ANALYSIS by Mike Hudson
- Cogan a Visionary, Character, Friend by Mike Hudson
- TV Host to Launch Watchdog Web Site by Mike Hudson
- Old-Time Reporter Scandalized City with Tales of Drugs, Guns, Mobsters by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Pillo a Very Fine Reporter, Francine Lucky to Get Her by Mike Hudson
- All Republicans Not Created Equal by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Animal Research Cruel, Unnecessary by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Cristoforo Colombo Society Brings Sense of Community to Membership by David Staba
BOOK REVIEW
- Franken Gets Best of Bush, O'Reilly, Rush in New Book by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Simplest Solutions Don't Always Fix What Ails Floundering Teams by David Staba
- Bills Enjoy an Afternoon of Self-Discovery by David Staba

October 14 2003

EDITORIAL
- State Gets the Gold, Falls Gets the Shaft
LEAD STORY
- Crumbling City Court Facility Draws Wrath of State Officials, Judges Here by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Elia's AmeriCorps Scandal Precursor of Things to Come by Mike Hudson
- Blame the Media is Mantra for Bumblers of the Bush Administration by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: That's No Kitty Cat by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Miller's Exit Marks a New Low for the Cash-Strapped Niagara USA Chamber by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Black Composer Dett is Finally Getting His Props by Bill Bradberry
- Limbaugh's Ignorance of Football, Drug Use Worse Than Comments by Frank Thomas Croisdale
- American Drug Shoppers Driving Up Prices for Canadian Consumers by Jim Trautman
LOCAL HISTORY
- Survival Was Tough by Bob Kostoff
ARTS
- Tossed-Away Treasures Inspire Artist by Ellen S. Comerford
- Immigrant's Life is Hard in 'Brick Lane' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Falls, Lockport, NT Think Playoffs; Mesi Headed for First Garden Party by David Staba
- No Excuse for Buffalo's Pathetic Performance by David Staba

October 7 2003

EDITORIAL
- White House Traitors
LEAD STORIES
- Mayor, Police Chief Responsible for Cutoff of Federal Security Funding Here by Mike Hudson
- Elia's Spin Doctor Has a Checkered Past by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Life Can Get Good for Newsman Here in Niagara Falls by Mike Hudson
- The Vengeance and Vile Work of Bush White House are Plain to See by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Agent's Outing Has Repercussions for Government, Journalism, Spies by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Mayoral Race Sinks to New Depths with Thomason's Third-Party Claim by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Listening to History From Those Who Were There by Bill Bradberry
ARTS
- Musician Comes Home for Pair of Local Shows by David Staba
SPORTS
- Senior-Laden Purple Eagles Seeking Return to Heights of College Hockey by Miguel Rodriguez
- Falls Wolverines Look to Move into Nationwide Basketball Prominence by David Staba
- Buffalo Returns to Basics in Beating Bengals by David Staba

September 30 2003

EDITORIAL
- Mayor Elia's Desperate, Hateful Re-election Bid
LEAD STORY
- Newman, Chamber Seek to Hijack City's Share of State Casino Revenue by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Gazette Reporter Gets It Wrong; Oh Well! by Mike Hudson
- Bush's Voodoo Economics Have U.S. Drowning in Sea of Red Ink by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Gulf War Veterans Stricken by ALS by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Meter Poles Inspire New Street Festival by David Staba
- Falls Games of 'Would You Rather' Yields Unpleasant Options Aplenty by Frank Thomas Croisdale
BOOK REVIEW
- Goodfellas Rat Serenades Visitors to New York City by Mike Hudson
SPORTS
- Yankees are Favorites Once Again, But Won't Win 27th World Series by David Staba
- Politicians, Strippers and Huge-zillo Add to HBO Heavyweight Fight Card by David Staba
- Buffalo's Mini-backs Leave Bills Waiting for Willis by David Staba

September 23 2003

EDITORIAL
- It's Time to Resign from the Chamber
LEAD STORIES
- Falls Brothers Want Supreme Court to Decide in Liquor Smuggling Case by Mike Hudson
- Anello, Dyster, Walker Praised by Mike Hudson
- Gamblers Provide Boost to Buy-and-Sell Shops by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Dyster Vs. Del Monte for State Assembly Next Time Around? by Mike Hudson
- Media Ignores Bush Admission That Saddam Not Involved in Sept. 11 by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Presidential Primaries Are Just Around the Corner, So Get Ready for Some Fun by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Negativity of Cynics Costs Writer Business Opportunity of a Lifetime by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Niagara Falls Could Learn About Preservation from Savannah by Bill Bradberry
- Disenfranchise Early, Disenfranchise Often by Kathleen Brady
- 'Revenge of the Nerds' in Quebec? by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Fur Bandits Posed Problems by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Studio Arena Theatre Opens Season with Wild British Farce 'Noises Off' by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- No Regrets Linger for Team Mesi as Moment of Ring Truth Approaches by David Staba
- Mesi Gets Chance to Quiet Doubters on Saturday by David Staba
- Henry's Folly Sends Bills Down Path to First Loss by David Staba

September 16 2003

EDITORIAL
- City Clerk Baxter Needs New Job
LEAD STORY
- Health Department Threatens Hairdresser Over Anonymous Accusations by David Staba
COLUMNS
- Spitzer, LaFalce Ticket Natural for 2005 Contest by Mike Hudson
- In Killing Fields of Iraq, Our Real Foe, the Saudis, All But Forgotten by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: American Icon, Johnny Cash by John Hanchette
- Citycide: An Open Letter to Jimmy Carter by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Belle Glade Death Prompts Speculation by Bill Bradberry
- Terrible Twos a Blessing in Disguise for Parents by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Daredevil Pilots Plane Under Bridge Here by Bob Kostoff
THEATER
- Shaw Festival Season to Close With a Couple of Interesting Offerings by Ellen S. Comerford

September 9 2003

EDITORIAL
- Anello Gets Endorsement
LEAD STORIES
- Divide Dem Contenders and Conquer is Elia's Battle Plan by David Staba
- Journalistic Joke Bill O'Reilly Now a Laughingstock over Crazy Lawsuit by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Dyster Says We're Stupid; If We Elect Him, We Are by Mike Hudson
- Bush Tries to Sell Same Old Soap by Bill Gallagher
- Citycide: We Know You've Heard It Before, But Get Out and Vote on Sept. 9 by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Heritage Tourism Ignores Black History by Bill Bradberry
- Two Years Later, New York City Recovering From Sept. 11 Attack by Kathleen Brady
- One Non-Smoker's View of Foolish Non-Smoking Law by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Priest Has Miraculous Vision by Bob Kostoff
BOOK REVIEW
- Chilling Tale of Faith, Violence by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Buffalo Nears Pigskin Perfection by David Staba

September 2 2003

EDITORIAL
- Anybody But Irene
LEAD STORIES
- Dem Mayoral Contenders Detail Their Visions for Niagara Falls by David Staba
- Muto Mentor Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison by Mike Hudson
COLUMNS
- Dems' Soda Goes Flat at Worst Possible Time by Mike Hudson
- Idolatry, Pledges and Flag-Waving Spur President's Re-Election Effort by Bill Gallagher
- Mountain Views: Bush's Values Laid Bare by John Hanchette
- Citycide: Political Parties' Influence Waning in Niagara County Legislative Races by David Staba
- Black Menagerie: Television Brought Reality of March on Washington Home to Niagara Falls by Bill Bradberry
- Take a Moment to Salute Those Who Do Thankless Jobs by Frank Thomas Croisdale
LOCAL HISTORY
- Safety Razor Inventor Envisioned Utopia by Bob Kostoff
BOOK REVIEW
- Fashion Biz Subject of New Novel by Ellen S. Comerford
SPORTS
- Bet the Farm: Buffalo to Take on Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVIII by David Staba