Niagara Falls seeks development bids for land near casino

From Buffalo Business First: Multiple properties located near Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino have been targeted by the city of Niagara Falls for redevelopment purposes.

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Niagara Falls development financing falling into place

From WBFO News: Across Niagara Falls, there are projects suggesting the tourism boom – and development that feeds off tourists – are here to stay for the long haul.

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Designer for “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze”?

I’m making an assumption here, but based on the fact that Oak Island Creative linked to my article about the new “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” attraction opening on Clifton Hill, I’m guessing that their Mirror Mazes International company is the designer or a partner in the development.

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Largest Non-Casino Project in Downtown Niagara Falls in 40 Years Taking Shape

From Time Warner Cable News: It seems fitting that the Hyatt Place Hotel, the long-discussed and delayed $35 million project under construction on Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls, has hit a few bumps once shovels went into the ground.

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Casino Niagara closes its Yuk Yuk’s club

From Niagara Falls Review: The laughs have come to an end at Yuk Yuk’s inside Casino Niagara. The casino has confirmed it ended its tenure with the venerable comedy club chain last month. The last show was on Jan. 7. Jennifer Ferguson, Director of Marketing for Niagara Casinos, says the club was closed to make…

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Signs are up at Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill

I posted about two months ago about Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill opening in the former Tony Roma’s location. The Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill locations page shows that the Niagara Falls location is coming soon (no date given). There are now signs on the outside of the building.

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Letter: Retain natural beauty around Niagara Falls

From a letter to the editor in the Buffalo News: If Frederick Law Olmsted were around today to learn about plans to improve tourism in Niagara Falls, he would remind people that compared with the Canadian side, Niagara Falls State Park lets walkers enjoy one of the most beautiful natural areas in North America. “It…

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Niagara Square to close

I know this isn’t directly related to tourism, it is still something that may affect tourists coming to the area. From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Square will close May 1 as part of plan to re-invent the beleaguered north end shopping centre. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Company, which owns an interest in the…

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Changes coming to Souvenir City

Another notice I saw on the city website (or here if the city website link changes) was about some changes at Souvenir City on River Road. I can’t really tell what the changes are physically, but they are trying to change some parking requirements, as well as increase the floor area of the development.

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