Daily Archive for July 16th, 2008

Hilton Progress (34 floors?)

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Graham
on July 16, 2008
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The Hilton is now up to about 34 floors. It looks the same height as the original building.

Le Monde De Sam: Summer Vacation

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Graham
on July 16, 2008
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Someone with a Live Spaces blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls:

I also went to niagara falls with my girl guide group for a couple of days. The falls are so beautiful!!!! we went on the maid of the mist and got soaking wet. we also got a lot of shopping done and made a lot of memories on clifton hill.Secret telling it was an excellent trip.

Villa Madina Mediterranean Cuisine

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Graham
on July 16, 2008
in Niagara Falls Developments and Niagara Falls Dining
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The Admiral Inn on Victoria Avenue (or is it Ferry St at that point?) used to have a store at the front. I noticed yesterday that they are doing some renovations and that a new restaurant, Villa Madina Mediterranean Cuisine, will be opening.

TGI Friday’s public hearing sign

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Graham
on July 16, 2008
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This meeting is now past, but I just noticed the sign. TGI Friday’s on Victoria Avenue has a notice of Public Meeting:

The City of Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment
Public Hearing

Date - July 8/2008 5:00 p.m.
Committee Room 2, City Hall
4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls

File - B-2008-016 & A-2008-026

Consent to create a separate property for the existing commercial use (Screamers).
Variance to the maximum lot coverage.

I have no idea what this would be about.

Falls guide ignores U.S. side

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From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal:

While many locals have no need for a visitor’s guide to Niagara Falls, it’s always interesting to see what outsiders think of our beloved natural wonder.

Dirk Vanderwilt, a self-professed frequent visitor to the region, composed his thoughts on both sides of the border in “Niagara Falls,” part of the Tourist Town Guides series of books.

And in giving his thoughts, his mind primarily strays to Canada. After starting the book with a brief history of the region, he gave an overview of what both sides have to offer.

“However, the Canadian side of the falls is far superior in terms of vista, hotel accommodations, attractions and overall quality. When people visit Niagara Falls, they are almost always talking about Niagara Falls, Ontario, and not Niagara Falls, NY,” he wrote, adding in the many italicized words to further slam the point home.