Dufferin Islands pedestrian bridge to be repaired

From the Niagara Falls Review: Access to the centre island pedestrian bridge at Dufferin Islands, from Burning Springs Hill, will be closed for two weeks for repairs. The maintenance work is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Wood joists and supports will be replaced, as well as portions of the railings and deck boards before levelling the…

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Howard Johnson keycard

Another in my series on keycards… This is the first keycard that I’ve seen for Howard Johnson. It has a nice generic travel image on the front (not Niagara Falls-specific) and the standard instructions on the back.

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Ice Boom Thwarts Nature and Tourism for the Profit of NYPA

From the Niagara Falls Reporter: It’s been over ten years now since I addressed New York Power Authority executives at their re-licensing hearing seeking the elimination of the ice boom on Lake Erie – Niagara River.

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Cuomo’s Goat Island ‘World Class Lodge’ Under Fire

From the Niagara Falls Reporter: The governor’s Goat Island lodge plan, rolled out during one of his State of the State speeches in Amherst last month, is coming under strong attack from Niagara Falls legislators.

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Niagara Falls seeks development bids for land near casino

From Buffalo Business First: Multiple properties located near Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino have been targeted by the city of Niagara Falls for redevelopment purposes.

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Mayors highlight community development

From the Niagara Falls Review: Six mayors fielded questions from the Niagara business community Wednesday and highlighted some recent developments in their municipalities.

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