I haven’t posted much for a few days, but I’ve got a bunch of links for more articles about the Niagara Parks Commission expenses “scandal” as well as the non-tendered contract for the magazine. Bullet Media – Cleaning up the mess at the Niagara Parks Commission Niagara Falls Review – Former NPC executive breaks silence…
A few weeks ago my family went to stay at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls. We’ve stayed at the Doubletree a couple of times before (you can read my postings about our first visit and our second visit). Actually, the reason why we went was because my children see the…
From Buffalo Business First: With just 10 days to go before Nik Wallenda makes his binational walk over Niagara Falls, various logistical aspects related to handling the crowd of people expected for the walk have been finalized. The article the goes on to list several things that are being done to prepare.
From Niagara This Week: I had no intention of chowing down on creepy crawlies being offered Saturday afternoon at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory. But after witnessing several children chomping on the critters I got up the nerve to take a bite. A small slice of pizza wouldn’t ordinarily scare me off, however one topped…
There are several signs around the Hilton announcing a Public Hearing that was to take place on May 1. It was for “consent to an easement for access to an existing elevated walkway.” I’m not sure if they are adding another walkway, or changing one of the existing ones. I don’t know what the end…
From the Centre Daily Times: New York State is one of few places where you don’t necessarily travel north to get to Canada. A chunk of Southern Ontario actually lies south and west of the Empire State, making the nickname “True North” more of a quip. And if you make it to Niagara Falls, you…
From the Buffalo News: As strange as it seems, this world-famous tourist destination desperately seeks recognition – from the federal government, anyway. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., is drawing up legislation that would establish the Niagara Falls Heritage Area, a designation that would mean up to $1 million in federal money each year for the…
It looks like the go-kart track is going to be a concrete track rather than asphalt (perhaps that is the standard way to do it… I have no idea). Yesterday they were pouring concrete at the end of the hill. There is also concrete by the building in the middle of the track.
As mentioned previously, we were allowed to take our seats at 7:45 pm. We got settled and at 8 pm they said that Avaia would start in 5 minutes. Avaia starts off with some clowns. I’m not really sure what they were doing. They were seen often throughout the performance. At some points I understand…
From Niagara This Week: It was Saturday morning and outside Marineland it was business as usual. The parking lot was filled with cars, the screams of children could be heard from a nearby ride and visitors were fanning themselves to keep cool in the heat. Beyond the theme park’s property, however, about 30 individuals were…