From the Buffalo News: Few people could have predicted how massive the “Star Wars” phenomenon would become when it was released 40 years ago. It certainly boosted the profile of Peter Mayhew, the 7’3” English actor who played the iconic Chewbacca in the space adventure series. Mayhew will be one of the featured guests at…
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from the Falls Avenue Resort.
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Niagara Falls Common Council approved $35,000 for a June 15 stunt over Niagara Falls that will feature the wife of famed Niagara Falls tightrope-walker Nik Wallenda. Erendira Wallenda, an acrobat, plans to dangle by her teeth from a helicopter over the falls on June 15, the five-year anniversary…
From Niagara This Week: A half-marathon and television taping will result in a number of road closures along the Niagara Parkway and Clifton Hill over the next week. Following are closures and lane reductions that are scheduled:… Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon — Sunday, June 4 Live with Kelly & Ryan Television Broadcast WEGO Service…
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.
I’ve been having some issues with the Access Niagara site over the last couple of days, and I’ve been dealing with the hosting provider. I don’t want to post too much regular content as I’m not sure how much people are seeing. I think things are working now, so I’ll probably be back to regular…
From the Niagara Gazette: If you are down on Niagara Falls, USA, then Frank Strangio’s not your guy. Ever the optimist, the local hotelier has been one of the city’s biggest boosters for years, both as a private business owner and as a former chairman of the county tourism agency, formerly known as the Niagara…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Marineland has announced the death of one of its walruses. The Niagara Falls theme park says its marine-mammal care team is mourning the passing of Sonja, who died suddenly late Thursday when the park closed. In a news release, Marineland said Sonja was under veterinary care for symptoms of an…
Another in my series on keycards… I recently found this room keycard for the DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls. It’s different than the last one I found.
This is a continuation of my “Best of Access Niagara” series. This series looks back on popular posts, highly commented posts, my favourite places, etc. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum (now call an Odditorium) has been in Niagara Falls for many, many years. When I first went, I really enjoyed it, but then it…