DEC investigating a new ‘potential discharge’ at Niagara Falls

From the Buffalo News: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reported Tuesday that it was investigating a — possible, not confirmed — discharge into the Niagara River from the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. A statement from the DEC Tuesday evening said conservation officers and technical staff went to the main outfall from…

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Annual rock scaling operations set to begin

From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Parks will conduct its annual rock-scaling operations along the Niagara Gorge wall on the Canadian side of the Horseshoe Falls Monday to Thursday, weather permitting. The activity removes any loose rocks and debris that built up during the winter months. It’s intended to ensure the safe operation and opening…

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Jimmy Buffett serves up entertainment at Falls restaurant

From the Niagara Falls Review: Customers at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville were given an added treat that wasn’t on the menu on Tuesday. Buffett stopped by his namesake restaurant Tuesday. He spent about an hour at the Fallsview Boulevard restaurant, greeting staff and customers. He took to the stage around 5 p.m. and played a few…

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