Niagara University lays out plans for tourism institute

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Niagara University’s Global Tourism Institute will include building space in downtown Niagara Falls and dedicated research efforts that seek new tourism opportunities, university officials said this week. It will aim to attract international students interested in studying tourism and also establish partnerships with other educational entities and businesses.

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    Niagara’s Fury delayed by inspection

    From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s Fury is facing further delays. Niagara Parks Commission spokesman Tony Baldinelli said Monday it might be Friday before the Transportation Safety Standards Association signs off on the attraction, allowing people to ride. “We’re really at their mercy,” he said.

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      “Niagara Daredevils: Thrills and Spills over Niagara Falls” by Cheryl MacDonald

      Niagara Daredevils: Thrills and Spills over Niagara Falls by Cheryl MacDonald $7.95 US, $9.95 CDN 115 pages Altitude Publishing It is surprising the number of books out there that are about Niagara Falls (I have another posting where I will list a bunch of them). One that I received for review was Niagara Daredevils: Thrills…

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      Lawmakers want to bring Bills to Falls

      From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Honeymoon Capital is trying to seduce the Buffalo Bills. The Niagara County Legislature is asking the team to consider downtown Niagara Falls for the site of a new stadium. County lawmakers say a stadium in Niagara Falls would make it easier for Canadian fans to attend Bills home…

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        Bronto’s Adventure Playland progress outside

        As Sue mentioned in another comment, Bronto’s Adventure Playland is taking shape, especially the outside part of the attraction. There is some sort of rope/plastic/cage jungle-gym outside now. I still think this is a weird place to have an attraction for small children… right beside the Haunted House.

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        Niagara Falls wants say in next casino operator

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls wants its voice heard as Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. seeks a service provider to run the day-to-day operations of the city’s two casinos. “We’re very supportive of separately managed properties, so that we can utilize the benefits of competition,” said Coun. Victor Pietrangelo. “We’d like to see…

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        Falls, other landmarks will go dark Saturday

        From the Buffalo News: The cataracts at Niagara Falls, normally illuminated at night by floodlights, will go dark from 8:30 to 9:30 Saturday in honor of Earth Hour, a worldwide effort to draw attention to climate change. The event urges individuals, businesses and organizations to turn off all non-essential lights.

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