The “Tales of a Ranting Ginger” blog has a posting about a recent trip to Niagara Falls, along with some pictures: It amazes me that no matter how many times we can visit Niagara Falls, we are always finding new stuff. I seriously had no idea you could eat a yummy meal from Boston Pizza,…
From the Buffalo News: A proposal to put on a free outdoor concert in downtown Niagara Falls this summer was shot down by city lawmakers on Monday night. Mayor Paul A. Dyster’s administration pitched a concert for Old Falls Street, but concern about the $40,000 cost to the city generated concern among some members of…
From Niagara This Week: If a reduction in tax assessment for two casino properties in Niagara Falls is allowed to stand, the result will be a “tsunami in assessment appeals,” Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said after a joint media conference with Regional Chair Gary Burroughs Tuesday. Just steps away from the Fallsview Casino Resort,…
From Hotel Business magazine: Hampton Hotels has opened its newest property, the 79-room Hampton Inn Niagara Falls/Blvd here. The hotel is owned by Falls Hotel, LLC. It is the third Hampton property in the Niagara Falls area and the 48th in the state. Located in the city’s business district, the hotel is in close proximity…
Last week I received the latest Entertainment Insider email newsletter from the Fallsview Casino Resort.
From the Niagara Falls Review: Ask and you shall receive. When his customers kept asking about the possibility of having dining cruises, Whirlpool Jet Boat owner and operator John Kinny saw the opportunity and decided to do something about it. Starting July 1, Niagara Sunset Cruises will be offering dining and sight-seeing cruises in the…
The Niagara Parks blog recently had a nice write-up about how they make the Floral Clock: It’s planted twice each year and photographed almost as often as the Falls themselves, but few people know exactly what goes into crafting this incredible floral display. The Floral Clock was built by Ontario Hydro in 1950 and inspired…
From Niagara This Week: With a sinking loonie, the playing field has tilted slightly toward tourism operators on the Canadian side of the border. As of Tuesday, the dollar was trading a little more than 90 cents (.0902) against the US greenback, and tourism officials in Niagara Falls said they’re ready to take advantage. “Since…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: A prominent New York City developer with ties to Niagara Falls is among the parties interested in buying the Buffalo Bills. Sources tell News 4 that Howard Milstein is interested in purchasing the team. Milstein, who is chairman of the NYS Thruway Authority, owns 400 parcels in downtown Niagara…
From Buffalo Business First: Driving along the Queen Elizabeth Way, it is hard not to see the Outlet Collection at Niagara. At 520,000-square-feet and with 102 stores, the outlet mall — which is scheduled to open on May 15 — is designed to attract shoppers and visitors, especially those who might have otherwise crossed the…