A few months ago WGRZ (channel 2) in Buffalo launched a new website all about Niagara Falls called Niagara Falls Voice. It focuses on Niagara Falls, NY, and publishes stories about the city. There is also a chance for visitors to submit stories, videos, and photos. It’s not a great site, but it’s still worth checking out.
Daily Archive for May 21st, 2008
There has been some speculation that Jay Cochrane would be in Niagara Falls to perform on Clifton Hill this year. Recently, the Niagara Falls Review had an article saying this was unlikely. I have a source who has told me that Jay will be in Chicago (at the Navy Pier - Skyline Stage) this year working on the production of Cirque Shanghai: Gold (not as a performer but as a manager/adviser). International Special Attractions Ltd. is involved with the show, and when you visit their web page, you see that Jay has a couple of responsibilities.
The Clifton Hill walk would have been cool. Who knows… there is always next year.
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From the Niagara Falls Review:
If the traffic jam that clogged Niagara Falls Tourism’s website in recent weeks is any indication, the 2008 season might not be as bad as originally feared.
“We had 7,000 unique visits in a day,” executive director Anna Pierce said Tuesday. “We’ve never had that.”
Pierce made the observation the day after the tourist season was ushered in with wind, lashing rain and temperatures more befitting the March Break than the Victoria Day weekend.
Despite the foul weather that put a wet blanket on dreams of picnics and fireworks, Pierce said some Niagara Falls hotels fared better than expected.
“It wasn’t the best (Victoria Day weekend) we’ve had. But it wasn’t the worst,” Pierce said. “A lot of places were out with their packages, so they did OK with the Toronto market, but others are worried.
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Now’s your chance to tell us where to go. Kind of.
To be more precise, now’s your chance to tell us where you want us to take you.
This summer, the Niagara Falls Review is launching a new series: Behind the Falls. The idea is to go to places normally out of reach in the Niagara Falls and Fort Erie areas.
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