NPR has a good story about the consequences of the loss of population in Niagara Falls, New York: Niagara Falls used to be one of the biggest cities in New York. But since the 1960s, its population has fallen by more than half. Now, Niagara Falls must stay above 50,000 residents or lose its status…
In contrast to my post from earlier about how Niagara Falls made the list of least impressive national landmarks, here is a story from Wired about how you’ve got to see Niagara Falls: In preparation for my 25th wedding anniversary trip to Niagara Falls, New York, I did what any proper superhero geek would do….
We just passed this event a week ago, so I figured I’d mention it. It happened on June 7, 1939 From American Heritage: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth cross over from Canada to Niagara Falls, New York, becoming the first British monarchs to visit the United States.
So, last week WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo had an article about how the City of Niagara Falls (New York) was preparing for Nik Wallenda’s walk: People are already lining the streets to see the Great Wallenda practice at the Seneca Niagara Casino for his June 15th trek across the gorge. Mayor Paul Dyster said…
Do you ever remember seeing the big hot air balloon floating up above the Niagara Falls, New York skyline? Well, that attraction has gone the way of most of the other attractions over there. However, there has recently been some buzz about the property the attraction was using. Niagara Gazette – Balloon site developer up…
From the Buffalo News: The city whose reputation as a honeymoon capital is often overshadowed by its reputation for urban decay is poised to get its first major downtown development — outside of the Seneca Niagara Casino — in some 30 years. City and state officials have confirmed that seven developers submitted proposals for a…
From the Buffalo News: Take a walk down Old Falls Street, and you’ll see plenty of state-built infrastructure designed to spur private development. Largely missing are the type of walk-up storefronts suited for pedestrians and tourists. City officials, after stalled efforts this summer, hope the demolition of a downtown eyesore will help fix that. The…
The Getaway Guy from cable Channel 9 YNN in Rochester had a piece (including a video) about Goat Island: Goat Island may be the best place to see the falls in Niagara Falls, USA. The island is surrounded by the mighty Niagara, the bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. In fact you are so…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Dan Aykroyd, you’ve got some explaining to do. Local fans might be wondering who they’re gonna call after the ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Saturday Night Live’ star called Niagara Falls, New York “a little prettier” than its Canadian counterpart during an appearance across the river Saturday. Aykroyd was promoting his Crystal Head…
From the Toronto Star: A daredevil’s plan to be the first person in a century to walk a tightrope across Niagara Falls may take a tumble even though it’s just gotten off the ground. Nik Wallenda, a seventh-generation member of the Flying Wallendas, a family of tightrope performers, is hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream…