Twitter updates for 2009-07-20
@bubblywums I know that, but given the down economy, I was pleased to see it was still busy… in reply to bubblywums #
July 2009
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Union protest causes havoc in hotel lobby
From the Niagara Falls Review: A union protest created havoc for guests checking into the Courtyard by Marriott Thursday, and the union leader behind it warned of more disruptions if the hotel’s management doesn’t return to the bargaining table. “Since we’re coming into the busy season, we’re planning stepped-up protests in the coming weeks,” said…
Canadian group eyes two Falls hotels
From the Buffalo News: The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency is considering tax breaks to help a Canadian company reopen two Niagara Falls hotels. The IDA board accepted applications Wednesday from the Merani Group of Companies, based in Niagara Falls, Ont., for payment-in-lieu of taxes arrangements, or PILOTs, to help it buy the former Inn…
Natives exempt from passport rule
From the Niagara Falls Review: Welcome to the United States. No passport required. Scores of native North Americans poured across into Canada from the U.S., then returned home without a passport Saturday, despite new American rules requiring most people to carry a passport or some other approved government document to enter the United States. Natives…
Technicality keeps Niagara’s landmark off world list
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls will not be among the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World. And because of a technicality, it’s not even in the top 77. For months, organizers of the Swiss-based group New7Wonders have been asking officials on both sides of the Niagara River to form a supporting committee…
Twitter updates for 2009-07-18
Marineland was fun today. It seemed very busy. Got our seasons passes, so will definitely be back! # I'm heading off to Marineland this morning for a couple of hours. We will get our seasons passes as well. ? Everyone loves… Marineland! ? #
Clifton Hill Resort Update – July 2009
On Monday I received the latest newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.
Twitter updates for 2009-07-16
The Criminal Hall of Fame has a sign out that says $5 Admission (inc tax) Today Only… They have this sign out almost every day. # The Empress Inn & Suites on Clarke Ave has a nice new sign up. # Traffic lights at Fallsview/Murray and Murray/Stanley intersections were out at lunch time # Seems…
Americans staying home
From the Niagara Falls Review: The trips arranged by Lezlie Harper Wells are a hit with U.S. African Americans. Since 2004, she’s helped co-ordinate 600 American group sojourns to explore Niagara’s rich black history and its Underground Railroad that helped free U.S. slaves. However, new passport rules at the U.S. border and a sick economy…
Fallsview Announces Exciting New Concert Lineup!
On Saturday I received a newsletter from Fallsview Casino Resort called The Entertainment Insider. I think this is the first one that I’ve received, and I can’t remember how I got signed up. I haven’t received any emails from the casino in months.