Niagara Falls says no to change of development agreement with province

From Niagara This Week: Note: The article includes a nice rendering of the position of the theatre and how it would obstruct the view from the Hilton. City politicians do not want to see a new theatre built at Fallsview Casino, where a staff report showed the building’s height would obscure views of the Horseshoe…

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Niagara Speedway concrete and steel work on ramp/spiral

The work continues on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track on Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue

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Concerns over Niagara Falls casino jobs not being taken seriously: Diodati

From Niagara This Week: The province is moving ahead with the modernization process for gaming in the city after the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issued request for proposal (RFP) documents to pre-qualified proponents selected to bid on the Niagara Gaming Bundle.

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Lighter than normal posting for the next two weeks

Although I’m trying (and succeeding) to post more often, over the next couple of weeks things will be slower. I’m not going to be in Niagara Falls at all as I take some vacation time. I’ll still post some newsletters and links to articles, but I won’t have any update on developments until I get…

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Niagara Speedway construction photos

I don’t have any details for you, but here are some photos from the Niagara Speedway construction area. It looks like the buildings/structures are mostly done, and they are starting to work on the concrete at the track.

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Another “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” construction update

The work is coming along nicely on the new Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze. I haven’t heard when they are hoping/planning on opening. I took these photos on Saturday morning.

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Public input to be welcomed for Goat Island development

From WBFO News: Niagara Falls mayor Paul Dyster has released a statement regarding the visitors lodge that has been proposed for Goat Island.

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Cuomo Talks Toppling Taxes, Defends Thruway Signs, Tourism in Niagara Falls

From Time Warner Cable News: …Cuomo says he won’t stop his call for development on Goat Island in Niagara Falls, despite a petition calling for the park to remain focused on nature and having funds instead go toward other parts of the city. Cuomo says the state is still pushing forward with a request for…

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Niagara Falls development financing falling into place

From WBFO News: Across Niagara Falls, there are projects suggesting the tourism boom – and development that feeds off tourists – are here to stay for the long haul.

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Designer for “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze”?

I’m making an assumption here, but based on the fact that Oak Island Creative linked to my article about the new “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” attraction opening on Clifton Hill, I’m guessing that their Mirror Mazes International company is the designer or a partner in the development.

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