Drop Goat Island Lodge Idea and Redevelop Schoelkopf Hall

From Buffalo Rising: When Governor Andrew M. Cuomo made his second regional State of the State address in Buffalo and announced his proposal for a $500 million expansion of the Buffalo Billion initiative, he announced a few changes on Goat Island: On Goat Island we will create a year-round destination for tourism and build a…

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U.S. travel ban may affect Niagara

From the Niagara Falls Review: President Donald Trump’s executive order on Friday limiting access to the United States by travellers from predominantly-Muslim countries could have a ripple effect in Niagara. While border officials could not confirm if anyone had been denied entry at Niagara border crossings over the weekend due to the controversial travel restrictions,…

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Explore New York State: Spots that will take your breath away

From Newsday: Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Long Island and New York City make up only a tiny fraction of the state we call home. Sure, the city has impressive views and lovely parks and Long Island’s got some great beaches, but its the rest of New York that will take your breath away….

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Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo brings thousands to Niagara Falls

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: During the winter months unless you’re ice fishing, a lot of fishermen are dreaming of the days the fish are ready to be caught. This weekend, thousands are traveling to The Conference and Event Center of Niagara Falls to get prepared. One fisherman told News 4,”Gone are the days…

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Gov. Proposes Buying Downtown NF Properties

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo: For the first time in a very long time, there are signs of life in downtown Niagara Falls. On Rainbow Boulevard, construction crews have been working around the clock to build Mark Hamister’s $35 million Hyatt Place hotel, set to open later this year. The world-famous Rainforest Café opened…

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Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom installation planned to begin

From Niagara Frontier Publications (from last Friday): Placement of the 22 spans of the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom is about to start. Each winter since 1964, the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom has been installed near the outlet of Lake Erie to reduce the amount of ice entering the Niagara River. Reduction in ice…

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Nature gives Niagara Falls an icy new look

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: If you thought it felt icy out there Friday, take a look at some of these stone-cold shots we took up in Niagara Falls! Trees, view finders and street lamps located near one of the most breath-taking sites in all of Western New York are covered in ice! Temperatures…

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Unknown Stories of WNY: Tesla’s Niagara Legacy

From WGRZ Channel 2 in Buffalo (includes video): As Dan Davis, Joan Johnson and Lewis Buttery sit in the cafe at the Niagara Arts Culture Center, they discuss Niagara Falls history, and how it could mean big things for the future of the Cataract City. As members of the group Tesla at Niagara, they envision the…

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