Nik Wallenda will be practicing for his big walk in an area by the Seneca Niagara Casino. He has already had one session, and many outlets have reported on it: CTV – Tightrope walker begins practicing for Niagara stunt – this is probably the best report. It has a video of a telephone interview that…
From the Niagara Gazette: One section of the Robert Moses Parkway will soon be no more. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, announced Monday that the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has confirmed that it will release a plan in June to remove the southern section of the controversial roadway…
Apparently there are reports that someone went over the Falls last week. I wonder how many reports they get each year, and how many remain unsolved since they can’t find the body (I hope that doesn’t sound too morbid). WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo – Witness: person went over U.S. Falls Buffalo News – Parks…
Several news sources say that the big announcement regarding when Nik Wallenda will perform over Niagara Falls is set for tomorrow: Niagara This Week – Wallenda set to announce June 15 wire walk date Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Nik Wallenda sets date for Niagara Falls walk CANOE Travel – Niagara Falls’ Wallenda wire walk set for…
From the Buffalo News: American tourism officials had hoped for a later date — possibly in September — for Nik Wallenda to perform his tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. But they’re more than happy with the date government officials on both sides of the international border and the daredevil artist have agreed upon — June…
From the Buffalo News: After years of neglect, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations has the full attention of New York State. That means $25 million in much-needed improvements to Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest in the nation. It also signals, officials said, a return to the principles of Frederick Law Olmsted…
From the Buffalo News: When Nik Wallenda walks a tightrope above Niagara Falls this summer, an unprecedented stream of spectators is expected to flock to the mighty cataracts. Many of them should carry a passport. Niagara Falls State Park may have a clear viewing area for only 20,000 visitors, according to initial estimates, while Canadian…
From the Buffalo News: The future of one of the most famous boat rides in the world is very much in doubt as the Maid of the Mist teeters on the edge of extinction. But those who operate that “other” boat attraction on the lower Niagara River say their future is looking brighter — and…
From the Buffalo News: Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk over Niagara Falls this summer has been pitched as a once-in-a-generation event, a tribute to stunting history that legally can take place only every two decades. Now three more daredevils want to join the party — promising they will seek to conquer the falls in a barrel….
From the Buffalo News: Maid of the Mist officials intend to keep their American tour boat operation afloat by building a storage facility on the site of the former Schoellkopf Power Plant near the falls. But state officials, pointing to red tape, environmental hurdles and timing, have not warmed to the idea. The plan, company…