The hidden history of Niagara Falls
From WIVB channel 4 in Buffalo: In Niagara Falls, historians and members of the community are working together to uncover the hidden history of the Underground Railroad in the Cataract City.
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Offer Extended! Escape, Rest, and Relax at Hilton Niagara Falls.
Earlier this week I received the latest email newsletter from the Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Suites.
Chuck’s Roadhouse is now open
I meant to post about this last week, but forgot to. I’m not sure the exact date that they opened, but Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill is now open in Niagara Falls. I’ve only been by at around lunch time, and there have been people inside each day.
Public input to be welcomed for Goat Island development
From WBFO News: Niagara Falls mayor Paul Dyster has released a statement regarding the visitors lodge that has been proposed for Goat Island.
GUEST VIEW: Is it wrong to want to retire to Niagara Falls?
From the Niagara Gazette: My name is Jayne Cuda and I grew up in Niagara Falls, New York during the ‘50s and ‘60s and I loved it. I currently reside in Los Angeles but return to my hometown six weeks each year. This June, I will be retiring from Los Angeles Unified School District after…
Cuomo Talks Toppling Taxes, Defends Thruway Signs, Tourism in Niagara Falls
From Time Warner Cable News: …Cuomo says he won’t stop his call for development on Goat Island in Niagara Falls, despite a petition calling for the park to remain focused on nature and having funds instead go toward other parts of the city. Cuomo says the state is still pushing forward with a request for…
Aquarium of Niagara hosts ‘716 Weekend – Part 2’
From Niagara Frontier Publications: The Aquarium of Niagara is celebrating Western New York one more time this year by offering $7.16 admission now through Feb. 20.
Dufferin Islands pedestrian bridge to be repaired
From the Niagara Falls Review: Access to the centre island pedestrian bridge at Dufferin Islands, from Burning Springs Hill, will be closed for two weeks for repairs. The maintenance work is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Wood joists and supports will be replaced, as well as portions of the railings and deck boards before levelling the…
Ice Boom Thwarts Nature and Tourism for the Profit of NYPA
From the Niagara Falls Reporter: It’s been over ten years now since I addressed New York Power Authority executives at their re-licensing hearing seeking the elimination of the ice boom on Lake Erie – Niagara River.
Cuomo’s Goat Island ‘World Class Lodge’ Under Fire
From the Niagara Falls Reporter: The governor’s Goat Island lodge plan, rolled out during one of his State of the State speeches in Amherst last month, is coming under strong attack from Niagara Falls legislators.