Niagara Falls artist grabbing local, national buzz

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: Taramarie Mitravich’s first artistic memories come from when she was in first grade. Whether it was one of her favorite cartoons, a flower she saw outside, or sketching out pages of Peter Rabbit. The most important thing for her, she said—even at a young age—was to mimic… Perhaps one…

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Festival moves to world stage

From the Niagara Falls Review: As the Winter Festival of Lights prepares for its 35th anniversary, organizers envision a future where the seasonal attraction rivals other world-class showcases. “It is extremely important to continue to grow as a festival, so that we can keep people coming to the destination and staying longer,” said Tina Myers,…

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Imperial Hotel now the Vittoria Hotel

The Imperial Hotel & Suites on Victoria Avenue has changed its name to the Vittoria Hotel & Suites. When you visit the old Imperial Hotel web site, you see the following: Hotel Renovation Notice Dear Valued Guest, Please be advised that the Imperial Hotel & Suites is under new ownership and management. As part of…

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Funding approved for water park, Niagara Street project

From the Niagara Gazette: A pair of projects in Niagara Falls will receive $400,000 in funding through the city’s economic development corporation. Mayor Paul Dyster announced Tuesday that the Niagara Falls Development Corp. will issue $300,000 to NFNY Hotel Management, an affiliate company of bi-national hotelier Michael DiCienzo. The funds will be used in as…

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