Fake WEGO Niagara Falls sign? – Updated… Not fake after all

Yesterday when I was out walking, I saw this sign on Murray St: I thought that the WEGO bus system (to replace the People Mover system) was supposed to be starting up soon, so I thought maybe this was a temporary sign, maybe even a temporary bus stop. I went home and checked the website…

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Niagara Falls on the rebound?

From Niagara This Week: The streets are crowded, bodies are packed tightly aboard the Maid of the Mist Tour boats as they chug toward the foot of the Horseshoe Falls. Throngs of fun seekers on the sidewalks lining Clifton Hill spill out on to the road way. There seems to a be a buzz in…

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Twitter updates for 2012-08-02

There are loads of people around on Clifton Hill right now. It's good to see! # Sorry I wasn't very active on the blog for a few days. I caught a summer cold and I'm just getting over it 🙁 # @Pixtraordinary Nice picture. The Falls always look great at night! in reply to Pixtraordinary…

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Niagara Falls Aquarium assessment approved for $66,100

From the Buffalo News: A $66,100 agreement to pay for an assessment of conditions at the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St., was approved Wednesday by directors of the USA Niagara Development Corp., a subsidiary of the Empire State Development Corp. The assessment is intended to help the aquarium make informed decisions about future reconstruction…

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Towering resort planned for Niagara Falls, Ont.

From the Buffalo News: A resort that would consist of the tallest buildings in Niagara Falls, Ont., is in the works. Developers Ralph Terrio and Hunter Milborne are moving forward on plans for two gleaming towers, one with 61 stories, the other with 60 stories, on River Road near the Rainbow Bridge. The project cleared…

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Flames of Olympic Proportions on Clifton Hill

Last week I received the latest email newsletter from the Clifton Hill Resort. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resort Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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Wallenda feat devolves into a political football

From the Buffalo News: It seemed like an event that even Niagara Falls couldn’t screw up.The son of a famous wire-walking family wanted to tempt fate at the region’s natural wonder. A national television network agreed to give the city more free advertising than it could buy. And thousands of people were vying to get…

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New attractions at Dave & Busters on Clifton Hill

When Dave & Busters opened on Clifton Hill, they didn’t have any of the attractions ready inside, just the arcade games. They added some new attractions and themeing (Captain Jack), and just recently added a couple of other things. I’m not sure what they are (their web site hasn’t been updated yet), but there is…

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