Wire walk across Niagara Gorge gets political support in the U.S.

From 610 CKTB: A tightrope walker who wants to walk a highwire across the Niagara Gorge now has considerible political backing in the U.S. Nike Wallenda was told he wouldn’t get a permit to perform the stunt because the Parks Commission on both sides of the border say stunting along the gorge or the river…

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Travelodge At the Falls News (20110607)

A couple of weeks ago I received the latest newsletter from the Niagara Clifton  Group (the Travelodge, Fun House, Brick City, etc). Has anyone tried their new app? To sign up for the newsletter, click on the Join our FREE Email Mailing List link on the side of any of the pages at Falls.com

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Twitter updates for 2011-06-21

A person on stilts is outside Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. This is the first performer I've seen there this year. #

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State Parks Commissioner Outlines Niagara Falls State Park Improvement Plans

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey on Tuesday outlined a three-part plan to ensure that Niagara Falls State Park offers a welcoming and attractive visitor experience that matches the natural beauty of the Niagara River falls and gorge. “Governor Cuomo’s administration is fully committed…

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Tourism agency names first CEO

From the Niagara Falls Review: The head of a leading provincial tourism marketing agency has been named the first chief executive officer of a new Niagara tourism agency. Robin Garrett, president of the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership, was appointed CEO of the Tourism Partnership of Niagara, the organization announced Monday. “It will be a very…

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Schumer: Falls State Park a top priority

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Niagara Falls Heritage Ara Commission to aggessively work to restore and rejuvenate the Niagara Falls State Park. Recent reports illustrated the run-down condition of the park which Senator Schumer says needs to be a top priority. The park needs a plan to…

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Twitter updates for 2011-06-14

Yesterday they were putting up a new sign at the Scotiabank Convention Centre http://twitpic.com/5bja9y # It's chilly out today! #

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Twitter updates for 2011-06-10

Now called Dinosaur Adventure Golf… It looks awesome (@ Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf) http://4sq.com/kxycVJ # Love that CrunchiCreme!!! (@ Sweets & Treats) http://4sq.com/iTZ7JF # There are a lot of people around with black t-shirts that say Bikes & Barrels 2011. I wonder what event that is… #

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