From the Buffalo News: State legislators from the Assembly and Senate and from both sides of the political aisle were quick over the weekend to criticize the proposed closing of state parks and historic sites as part of Gov. David A. Paterson’s effort to close an anticipated budget gap of $8.2 billion in the fiscal…
From Niagara This Week: When you’re 103-years-old, a little surgery is inevitable. In the case of the Whirlpool Aero Car, one of the oldest tourist attractions in Niagara Falls, it’ll be a major upgrade to the support ropes that have brought millions of people across the Niagara Gorge. Though just one of the six support…
Haven't been by in a while, but sometime in the last month a new sign was put up at Hart & Huntington hnhniagara http://twitpic.com/2ie0mm # http://twitpic.com/2idl9w – @NiagaraParksPR Is the foam intentional or someone's prank? # I'd love to go, but can't on either date 🙁 RT @NiagaraParksPR Walking Tours to Honour 125th Anniversary of…
A couple of weeks ago I received the following press release from Ripley’s Entertainment… Driving to a Ripley’s Attraction is Within a Half Tank of Gas of 53% of the U.S. Population Company has Diverse Offering of Aquariums, Odditoriums, Miniature Golf, Wax Museums, Fun Zones, Haunted Adventures, Mirror Mazes, Motion-Based Theaters and MORE! ORLANDO, Fla….
At the end of September there was supposed to be a test of a drone show. This ended up being put off for a week, and it happened at the beginning of October. Did you see it? Someone filmed it, and you can see it on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=709801073898894 Visually it is impressive, but without…
As reported previously, there is a Motel 6 being built at the corner of Stanley Avenue and Forsythe Street. There is now a sign up recognizing that it will be a Motel 6 and that it will be open in Spring 2007: I looked for more information, but there is nothing on the Accor Hotels…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Ontario shouldn’t just “give up” on American tourists, even though there’s mounting evidence they’re not flocking to Niagara Falls and other parts of the province like they once did, says provincial Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory. “I do understand the reasons why Americans might be travelling less than they did…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A road with three names could soon have just one in downtown Niagara Falls. Regional council’s public works committee has recommended letting the city rename Roberts St. and Newman Hill to Falls Ave., matching the stretch of road running through the city’s tourist area. What about Victoria Ave, Ferry St,…
From the Buffalo News: The yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls State Park — the oldest state park in the nation — will reach a climax on Thursday when State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash dedicates Heritage Park, a refurbished “pocket park” at Main Street and the Robert Moses Parkway, just outside the…
I’m going to be on vacation for the next week or so, and I’m not sure how much I’m going to be in the Falls. If anything exciting happens, be sure to let me know. There may be a few postings that I get put up, as I’ve got a few almost ready. If not,…