The Niagara Reporter Explained

The Niagara Reporter
Foundation:2000
Circulation:20,000
Chiefeditor:Frank Parlato, Jr.
Maneditor:James Hufnagel

The Niagara Reporter is a weekly opinion-based newspaper and website hosted in Niagara Falls, New York.[1] It was founded on June 28, 2000 by journalist Mike Hudson. The newspaper is currently owned by Frank R. Parlato, Jr., who additionally serves as one of the newspaper's contributors.[2] The paper conducts investigative reporting which focuses on public corruption, politics, and local news.[1]

The Niagara Reporter has also begun accepting classified ads and serves as one of the largest news publications in Niagara County.

History

The Niagara Reporter was launched on June 28, 2000, by journalist Mike Hudson,[3] who had previously worked for newspapers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York City. Hudson had also been a reporter for the Niagara Gazette and was the lead singer of Cleveland punk band The Pagans.[3] He died on October 27, 2017.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3 October 2015 . Artvoice, Niagara Falls Reporter to combine resources . 29 October 2017 . Buffalonews.com.
  2. Web site: 11 August 2020 . Niagara Gazette, Parlato trial is delayed a year . 11 January 2021 . niagara-gazette.com.
  3. Web site: Paralto. Frank. Mike Hudson, founder of Niagara Falls Reporter, has died - Niagara Falls Reporter. Niagara Falls Reporter. 28 October 2017. 27 October 2017.