From the Niagara Falls Review: Holding annual general meetings could help the Niagara Parks Commission regain the public’s confidence, a government report says. It’s an idea chairman Jim Williams said he pitched when consultants prepared the report in the spring. “That would give the public an opportunity to pose whatever questions they would have. It…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A group of Niagara residents have raised the caution flag over the proposed Fort Erie motor speedway project. A grass-roots organization, known as CARS (Citizens Against Racing Speedway) warns the proposal will not be an economic windfall for the town, rather it will be its “worst nightmare.” The town and…
From News 10 Now in Rochester (it includes a good video): This getaway is fun for everyone and brings you a view of Niagara Falls like you won’t believe! This is the Skylon Tower, on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Standing tall since 1965, it holds a great outdoor observation deck 775 feet above…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Helicopters president Ruedi Hafen’s “quick-thinking and airmanship” were the reasons he was a finalist for Aviator of the Year, but he just couldn’t edge out the compelling story of U. S. Airways pilot Capt. Chesley Sullenberger. “I feel really good to be chosen as the only helicopter pilot in…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Daredevil Dean Sullivan is back in town. Sullivan filmed two stunts this month in which he used his face-first rappelling technique to jump from the top of the Niagara gorge, near the Horseshoe Falls. “(Wednesday’s) was great. It was awesome. It was fantastic. It took me a couple seconds,” he…
From Niagara This Week: While some mourn the loss of Hooters restaurant in Niagara Falls, most rejoice in what took its place on Stanley Avenue. Niagara Freefall, and its attached Daredevils Bar & Grill, has brought a long sought-after attraction to Niagara Falls with indoor skydiving. “It’s something that everyone wants to do in their…
From the Buffalo News: The city will chip in $650,000 of its casino revenue toward a project to renovate a high-rise hotel on the Niagara River. Directors of the city’s NFC Development Corp. on Monday unanimously approved a $650,000 grant for a project by hotelier Faisal Merani to reopen the former Inn on the River…
From a PR Web press release seen at Hospitality NET: An array of Niagara Falls accommodations — all within walking distance of the Falls — have made the destination’s mild fall weather even more enticing with affordable Fall Getaway Packages at www.FallsviewBoulevard.com. Just steps from the mighty Falls, IMAX Theatre, indoor waterparks, and Fallsview Casino,…
WIVB channel 4 in Buffalo has a short video about the Holiday Lights of Niagara: The Cataract City is going green to light up for the holidays. Niagara Falls signed a partnership with the United Way Monday, to cosponsor the third annual Holiday Lights of Niagara. Mayor Paul Dyster says the $30,000 investment will draw…
From the Niagara Falls Review: The Capri Restaurant on Ferry Street was closed to the public Tuesday and its furnishing have been removed. But what led to the closure – and whether it’s a permanent or temporary situation – is unclear. Marisa Alfieri-Hay, daughter of business founder the late Sam Alfieri, was inside the restaurant…