Rescue seal at Aquarium of Niagara gets new name, fresh start

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: He’s feisty, playful, and a bit of flirt. You’d never guess by looking at 1-year-old Stryker that the Harbor Seal pup almost lost his life. He was hit by a boat in New Jersey earlier this year and needed one of his back flippers amputated. Because he’s no longer…

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New attraction at Cave of the Winds highlights larger redevelopment of Niagara Falls park

From 88.7 WBFO: A new attraction has opened at the Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls, offering guests a year-round facility to learn about the natural wonder’s history. It’s also the latest completed project in an overall $70 million investment to update Niagara Falls State Park. See also: NY Real Estate Law Blog –…

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WonderFalls Pass on sale for Niagara residents

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara residents were able to start purchasing their WonderFalls Pass Wednesday, which allows them to visit 10 Niagara Falls attractions for $10 per person or $30 per family. Family passes are good for up to six people. The initiative, now in its third year, was created by Coun. Victor Pietrangelo,…

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Niagara Falls shouldn’t build new convention center for at least 6 years, consultant says

From the Buffalo News: A Minneapolis consulting firm says Niagara Falls shouldn’t bother erecting a new multi-use facility for sports, conventions and concerts until it beefs up its off-season tourist attractions. The draft report, obtained by The Buffalo News, says the city and Niagara County should wait at least six years to wait for investments…

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Construction Watch: Niagara Falls Hyatt Place

From BuffaloRising.com: The Hyatt Place hotel at 310 Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls is speeding towards an early 2018 opening. The $35 million project by Hamister Group, LLC broke ground in July 2016. The six-story, 128-room hotel will feature up to 6,600 sq.ft. of meeting and banquet space (including an outdoor patio) on the top…

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Festival of Lights goes bigger, brighter for 35th year

From the Niagara Falls Review: The Winter Festival of Lights turns 35 this year, but for organizers the challenge is making it feel born again every year. So expect more new wrinkles, displays and events when the two-month festival kicks off Nov. 18, says executive director Tina Myers. “The ideas are flowing,” she said after…

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