From the Buffalo News: A little more than three years ago, Rock Burger was born in an unusual spot – the rear of Players Lounge, a no-frills bar at 328 Niagara St. in Niagara Falls. Owner Jason Lizardo’s juicy, decadent stuffed burgers made waves on social media and spurred success out of the small, unorthodox…
From the Niagara Gazette: Another new hotel project is in the works in the city of Niagara Falls. The board of directors for the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency is expected to consider an application for assistance today from Plati Niagara Inc., LLC, a firm owned by the Strangio family, operators of the Quality Inn Hotel…
From the Niagara Gazette: State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, believes the former site of a now-defunct helium balloon ride in downtown Niagara Falls would make the ideal spot for a proposed attraction involving Nik Wallenda. There is at least one potential hang up with his plan: The site, located at 310 Rainbow Blvd., is already…
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: The Niagara USA Visitor Center, operated by the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, is now open to visitors. Major construction on the building at 10 Rainbow Blvd. has been completed, but display installation and work on final interior details are still in progress. An official grand opening is slated for late…