The hidden history of Niagara Falls
From WIVB channel 4 in Buffalo: In Niagara Falls, historians and members of the community are working together to uncover the hidden history of the Underground Railroad in the Cataract City.
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Greater Niagara Fishing and Outdoor Expo brings thousands to Niagara Falls
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: During the winter months unless you’re ice fishing, a lot of fishermen are dreaming of the days the fish are ready to be caught. This weekend, thousands are traveling to The Conference and Event Center of Niagara Falls to get prepared. One fisherman told News 4,”Gone are the days…
Officials want feasibility study on new event center in Niagara Falls, NY
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: Leaders in Niagara Falls want to build a new convention and event center downtown. The center would be much larger than the current one on Old Falls Street. Officials say they’re currently waiting for the state to sign off on a feasibility study. New York State Asemblyman John Ceretto…
One year later, negotiations continue for “Wonder Falls Resort” in downtown Niagara Falls
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: It’s been one year since Governor Andrew Cuomo touted the “Wonder Falls” project set to revamp downtown Niagara Falls. The $150 million project is called “the biggest private sector development in the Niagara Falls in a generation.” Wonder Falls is one of the major Niagara Falls developments set for…
Buffalo area in midst of new hotel building boom
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Buffalo-Niagara Falls area is in the midst of a lodging industry boom, with more than two dozen new hotels expected to be built in the region over the next few years. The Buffalo News reports that eight hotels are currently under construction, with as many as 18 others…
Niagara Falls developer interested in buying Bills
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: A prominent New York City developer with ties to Niagara Falls is among the parties interested in buying the Buffalo Bills. Sources tell News 4 that Howard Milstein is interested in purchasing the team. Milstein, who is chairman of the NYS Thruway Authority, owns 400 parcels in downtown Niagara…
Faith is what guides Nik Wallenda
From Niagara This Week: Even after he was initially turned down in his bid to cross Niagara Falls on a high wire, Nik Wallenda said it was his faith that guided him through the entire process. “What a journey it was to get permission to walk across Niagara Falls and to be able do that…
Crane being lowered into Niagara Gorge
From WIVB channel 4 in Buffalo: Crews in Niagara Falls are hard at work getting the Maid of the Mist ready for the winter. The tour boat company must remove its vessels from the lower Niagara River before the water freezes over. But before that can happen, a giant crane from Germany has to be…
NYC Developer Agrees To Meet With Falls Mayor About Undeveloped Properties
From WIVB Channel 2 in Buffalo: If you drive around downtown Niagara Falls you see constantly see vacant pieces of land with “Niagara Falls Redevelopment” signs on them. The properties, totaling 140 acres in all, are owned by New York City billionaire developer Howard Milstein. Milstein has done nothing with the properties since he bought…
Former Snow Park Gets New Life
From WIVB CHannel 7 in Buffalo: The site of the former Snow Park in Niagara Falls is getting new life again. Smokin Joe Anderson scrapped the Snow Park idea and created a Native American themed destination. Now a report in this week’s Business First says he plans to put athletic fields on the site. The…