Who should be mayor of Niagara Falls? I'm finally sharing my opinion.
Category: Niagara Falls
The Write-In: S.E. Kenneth Cosentino’s bid to win Niagara
S.E. Kenneth Cosentino announced a last-minute write-in campaign for mayor of Niagara Falls. So, who is Ken?
Niagara Falls Mayoral Debate Summary
A nice little summary of the Niagara Falls Mayoral Debate.
Where oh where is the Tesla Museum?
People driving into Niagara Falls looking for the "Nikola Tesla Museum" are met with confused looks, shrugs, and storage building.
The one person who can save the city of Niagara Falls, NY
Why the idea of a single hero saving Niagara is dangerous.
Why you should be excited (but not too excited) about the Main Street deal
Exterior of the former Jenss building on Main Street. Flock, everyone seems to be over the moon about the future of Main Street, and I'm cautiously agreeing with them. Buffalo-based investment group Blue Cardinal Capital just closed on 38 buildings in Niagara Falls, most of them on Main Street, for the tune of $3.2 million. … Continue reading Why you should be excited (but not too excited) about the Main Street deal
June 7, 1956: The Day Old Niagara Died
Now that I have your attention with a dramatic headline, let's go over the history of June 7, 1956. On this day, the Schoellkopf Power Station fell into the gorge. If you're interested in the full story on this, there is an excellent write-up of the entire event on NiagaraFrontier.com that I absolutely recommend. Schoellkopf … Continue reading June 7, 1956: The Day Old Niagara Died
A brief glimpse at the other Art Moderne building in Niagara Falls.
With the Johnnie Ryan building officially gone, local architecture buffs and historic preservationists are having a rough time. The pinnacle of Art Moderne in Niagara Falls is gone, and we have nothing left of the style's influence... ...unless you travel up Buffalo Avenue to LaSalle, where an old dairy facility sits in quiet repose. If … Continue reading A brief glimpse at the other Art Moderne building in Niagara Falls.
Rock Burger Fuhgetaboutit Review
Flock, it took me way to long to get over to Rock Burger. I've been meaning to try one of their Frankensteinesque creations ever since they opened their first restaurant on Niagara Street (inside Player's Bar). I definitely remembered to put it on my to-do list when they opened their second location on Niagara Falls … Continue reading Rock Burger Fuhgetaboutit Review
Why It Was Never Really About the Johnnie Ryan Building
Yesterday, we took a look at the Johnnie Ryan Building demolition fight that's been going on for the last 3 months. Of course, those that have a thorough understanding of Niagara Falls may realize that the fight was less about this: and more about this: So, let's break down some Niagara Falls political history with … Continue reading Why It Was Never Really About the Johnnie Ryan Building
Sheepie Niagara 