The Niagara Falls city council results are in, and there's a shakeup in members (but not in power).
Category: Niagara Falls
Chinese LewPort exchange students to live at Niagara University
Yes, you read that title right. Chinese exchange students that are currently seniors at Lewiston Porter High School will now be habitating on the Niagara University Campus. The program was signed into existence by Superintendent Paul Casseri and Niagara University President James Maher today (Friday, Nov. 3.) This is actually a pretty unique setup: it … Continue reading Chinese LewPort exchange students to live at Niagara University
How Niagara Falls broke the sound barrier
If you're a good history student, you know that Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947. What you may not know is that Niagara Falls played a crucial role in this. The need for speed The year was 1944. The world was at war, and the United States had … Continue reading How Niagara Falls broke the sound barrier
Olive Garden Five Cheese Marinara Review (Never Ending Pasta Month)
During the Never Ending Pasta Bowl, we'll be reviewing a selection of sauces from Olive Garden.
7 important numbers behind the Hotel Niagara restoration
The Art-Deco era hotel in Niagara Falls, NY is about to go through a massive makeover. Here are the seven numbers you should know about the project.
Okay Niagara, you’ll get your waterpark
The state didn't want to give money to a waterpark in downtown Niagara Falls, but the county certainly did. The Niagara Daredevil Waterpark, planned to be put next to the Sheraton on Third and Falls, just got one million dollars in funds. To say I'm excited for a new tourist attraction is an understatement. This … Continue reading Okay Niagara, you’ll get your waterpark
Niagara, what are you doing to yourself?
Please: just cut it out already.
The Giacomo: An Art Deco masterpiece in Niagara Falls, NY
The former United Office Building in Niagara Falls is a spectacular survivor of the Mayan revival.
Trader Giotto’s (Trader Joe’s) Mushroom Ravioli Review
This week's review is Trader Giotto's mushroom ravioli in mushroom truffle sauce from Trader Joe's. It's a frozen product, so I automatically expected the ravioli to be overcooked. I wasn't proven wrong. The ravioli are incredibly soft: fans of al dente (and real Italian food in general) will be greatly disappointed. Mind you, it's not … Continue reading Trader Giotto’s (Trader Joe’s) Mushroom Ravioli Review
The ephemeral blur that was Pints for Progress 22
If you were to ask me what happened Thursday night, I couldn't exactly tell you.
Sheepie Niagara 