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Published September 21If Niagara Falls Tap Water Is “Safe,” Why Are We Drinking Chemicals That Can’t Be Filtered Out?
WE’RE DRINKING THE CHEMISTRY WE CAN’T FILTER Niagara Falls water is “safe.” It’s also full of compounds we created—and never learned how to remove. Let’s stop pretending this is complicated. The water coming out of Niagara Falls taps is legally compliant. It meets federal…
Investigative Post
Published September 21Big plans to grow tourism in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The Toronto Star reported on ambitious plans to double the number of tourists visiting Niagara Falls, Ontario, which would leave the ‘Falls on our side of the border that much further in the dust. The strategy is intended to “create new, world-class attractions and boost local…
Investigative Post
Published September 18Lead-free drinking water isn’t cheap
A lead water pipe during a replacement. Photo: Amudalat Ajasa / New York Focus. This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Barbara Deyounge-Ezell and her husband worked…
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Published September 1795% of Correction Officers Back Republican Bruce Blakeman in Historic Blow to Kathy Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul’s disastrous handling of New York’s correctional system has triggered a revolt on the front lines, with rank-and-file prison officers delivering a landslide endorsement to her Republican challenger. In an overwhelming display of no confidence in Hochul, the…
Investigative Post
Published September 09Investigative Post adds a reporter
Narm Nathan has joined Investigative Post’s reporting staff. Nathan, 23, is a 2025 graduate of the University of Rochester, where he received a bachelor’s degree in data science with a minor in political science. Prior to joining our newsroom, he was a contributing writer for The…
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Published September 08State Prosecutor Blows Whistle on Letitia James, Alleging Crusade to Fabricate Charges Against Trump and Political Foes
A senior prosecutor inside New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office has blown the lid off what he describes as a politically weaponized agency, accusing his superiors of ordering staff to hunt for crimes against Donald Trump and other hand-picked targets with zero…
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Published September 08‘Hijab Hochul’: Governor Scrambles as Photo Op Ignites Backlash Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
Governor Kathy Hochul finds herself engulfed in another political firestorm, trading bitter barbs with Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman after a controversial photo op at a Manhattan mosque. The event drew accusations of political pandering just days before the solemn 25th…
Investigative Post
Published September 07Fear for at-risk NFL players
A new study has found that a lot of NFL players suffer from debilitating brain injuries caused by frequent blows to the head. Reports The New York Times: New data provides a sobering indication: At least one in four of all the people who have played in the N.F.L. might expect to…
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Published September 05New York State Police Warn Parents Before Posting First Day of School Photos
As millions of children head back into classrooms, social media feeds are once again flooded with traditional first day of school milestones. However, law enforcement officials and child safety advocates are urging families to exercise extreme caution before tapping “share,”…
Investigative Post
Published August 21Union pays millions to bosses, pennies to members
The International Brotherhood of Trade Unions, a union based on Long Island. Photos: Sanjana Bhambhani / New York Focus; Sam Mellins / New York Focus | Illustration: Leor Stylar / New York Focus. This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication…