Focusing on fixing Falls State Park

From the Buffalo News: After years of neglect, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations has the full attention of New York State. That means $25 million in much-needed improvements to Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest in the nation. It also signals, officials said, a return to the principles of Frederick Law Olmsted…

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Wondering about Wallenda costs

From the Niagara Gazette: They’re close but not quite there yet. Officials from the state office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation continued talks Wednesday with representatives from Nik Wallenda’s team on a formal deal to cover security, maintenance and other expenses related to his upcoming tightrope walk across Niagara Falls. A state parks official…

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AAAA Royal Motel is now the Fallsview Lodge

The AAAA Royal Motel on Ferry St has recently changed its name to the Fallsview Lodge. They are still replacing all of the signs.

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World’s Tallest Flower To Bloom In Canada For The First Time

From AM640 Toronto: Employees at the Floral Showhouse in Niagara Falls say the world’s tallest flower is on the brink of blooming. The flower is known as the Titan Arum which is a rare bell-shaped plant and can grow up to 3 metres in height. As of yesterday the plant measured at 218 centimetres. The…

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