From the Buffalo News: In an effort to expand promotions and increase tourism- related advertising, the City Council amended its billboard ordinance to allow electronic digital billboards downtown. The billboards, which require special permits that must be approved by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, will hopefully mirror successful electronic billboards in Niagara Falls, Ont.,…
From the Buffalo News: The generations- old debate over the best use of street signs to direct tourists to local attractions may be nearing a settlement — but not quite yet. City Council Chairman Sam Fruscione and Mayor Paul A. Dyster said they plan to discuss the issue during a private meeting today, and the…
From the Niagara Gazette: A new “tourism tax” is in the works in the City of Niagara Falls. City Council Chairman Sam Fruscione and members of the Niagara Falls Tourism Advisory Board on Monday discussed plans to impose a 50-cent tax on tickets sold by area attractions and tour operators. Supporters say the effort, modeled…