Twitter updates for 2012-07-17
Someone is actually working on the former Pile Driver ride today #
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Union protest causes havoc in hotel lobby
From the Niagara Falls Review: A union protest created havoc for guests checking into the Courtyard by Marriott Thursday, and the union leader behind it warned of more disruptions if the hotel’s management doesn’t return to the bargaining table. “Since we’re coming into the busy season, we’re planning stepped-up protests in the coming weeks,” said…
Aladdin Jr. opens in generous style
From the Niagara Falls Review: Disney’s Aladdin Jr. will work its magic at the Greg Frewin Theatre during the next several months. But no show will likely provide the same excitement and pure joy evident on the faces of those who attended the theatrical show’s opening last night. Bob Gale Jr., owner of Gales Gas…
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…
Goat Island Lodge Plan Could Be Coming Soon
From the Niagara Falls Reporter: It was only a few weeks ago that the state plan to build a “world-class lodge” on Goat Island State Park was swirling in controversy as the Niagara Falls Council and the Niagara County Legislature voiced strong opposition to the idea of marring the pristine beauty of the park and…
Updated Image Gallery
While I was walking yesterday at lunch, I took a lot of pictures. There are now 724 images in 72 galleries. The main thing was that I took a lot of pictures of restaurants. It seems like Niagara Falls has a restaurant every other store front. I’ve taken pictures of Wolfgang Puck Restaurant (it seems…
Ring in 2008 on Falls Avenue
Yesterday I received an email from Canadian Niagara Hotels (Falls Avenue) regarding some suggestions for your New Year’s Eve planning: To subscribe, visit the main page and enter your name and email address middle of the bottom of the page.
Mint says law won’t allow Niagara Falls on new quarter series
From the Buffalo News: Niagara Falls is one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks. Gov. David A. Paterson and Sen. Charles E. Schumer think the cascading falls would make an ideal pick to grace New York’s quarter in the upcoming America’s Beautiful National Parks quarters series. But the U. S. Mint says no. That’s…
Head over heels
From the Globe and Mail: What a wordsmith! What a work of depth and breadth! What a world newcomer Cathy Marie Buchanan brings to propulsively glittering and gorgeous life in The Day the Falls Stood Still. Few first novels exhibit the mastery, maturity and majesty of Buchanan’s riveting fictional debut, a heart-wrenching, soul-racking, spell-binding tale…
You are a 53 Floors Contest Winner!
On Monday I received an email from the Hilton about the 53 Floors contest. Apparently I won a $5 voucher for Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Based on previous comments (not my own), it’s either going to be really expensive, awesome, or terrible (don’t you love blog comments?!).