From the Niagara Falls Review: Nik Wallenda knew something was up. First he got an email from a fan congratulating him on the support on a Niagara Falls Review website poll. Then, a few minutes later, he got a call from his dad. “He said ‘I’ve been keeping an eye on the polls. I just…
The Filling Station on Victoria Ave is undergoing some renovations and will reopen as the Casablanca Lounge.
From the Niagara Falls Review: More than 3,000 supporters are expected to line the route along the Niagara River Parkway Sunday as the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Niagara Falls. To celebrate the arrival of the flame, the city is hosting a free community event starting at 5:30 p. m. near Table Rock…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: A prominent New York City developer with ties to Niagara Falls is among the parties interested in buying the Buffalo Bills. Sources tell News 4 that Howard Milstein is interested in purchasing the team. Milstein, who is chairman of the NYS Thruway Authority, owns 400 parcels in downtown Niagara…
The other day I noticed that the Qila Restaurant at the corner of Victoria Ave and Magdalen St was torn down. I don’t know why, and I don’t recall seeing any signs. Just one day I noticed it was gone. The first image shows what it looked like (a screenshot from Google Maps). The other…
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From Niagara This Week: Yondu was in the house and the crowds couldn’t get enough. Michael Rooker, who played the blue-skinned buccaneer Yondu in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” series, was one the main attractions at Niagara Falls Comic Con. The 63-year-old actor enjoys meeting with his fans.
This is kind of old news, but it has a nice perspective of what might be found if the water stops flowing at Niagara Falls. From LiveScience.com: or the first time in nearly 50 years, officials are debating turning off the tap for part of Niagara Falls. Officials have proposed drying out two of the…
From Niagara This Week: A shake-up at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation may help to secure Casino Niagara’s future, says Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor. On Monday, Dwight Duncan, the minister responsible for the OLG, made public expense claim reports and receipts for OLG’s executive and senior-level staff from Jan. 1, 2007, to Dec….
The work seems to be moving along quickly at the corner of Fallsview Blvd and Murray Hill where the Hilton is expanding. They’ve dug down a couple of stories, and now are preparing the foundation. That’s a lot of rebar!