Edgy mall music...and I love it. Pet Shop Boy's 1984/1985 hit "West End Girls" is such a good song. It's another one of those songs that's just at a Goldilock's pace when it comes to the beat. This is less a dance song, in my opinion, and more of a lounge song. I love listening … Continue reading Music Review: “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys
Niagara Falls' runway was the only one long enough for Air Force One For President's Day, I thought I'd deviate from the Monday postcards and instead talk about the time President John F. Kennedy landed in Niagara Falls. JFK was set to speak at Buffalo's Pulaski Day celebrations on October 16, 1962. Of course, Buffalo's … Continue reading The time JFK landed in the Falls
Former Niagara Falls Mayor E. Dent Lackey died on February 18, 1977
The divinity of 25/8 It is strange to believe that there are people out there that have never had a donut from Frankie's Donuts. It is surreal that there are people on this planet that are no aware of how insanely good a donut from Frankie's is. Now, those people down in the Buffalo area … Continue reading Having a Frankie’s Donut is a spiritual experience
A peppy, creepy hit. The Romantics' 1983 hit "Talking in Your Sleep" is one of those classic 80s rock earworms. I actually keep a penny and a roll of tape handy to play my scratched-up vinyl single at a moment's notice. Real talk: this songs opening is so good. That *buh duh buh* guitar that … Continue reading Music Review: “Talking in Your Sleep” by The Romantics
Also, mutoscopes are so cool Happy Valentine's Day! So, one of my favorite things at the Power Vista is this mutoscope of a married couple in the Falls. It's a bit battered, but I think it's still pretty awesome. So, as a treat, I've actually recorded the minute-long film and put it on the Youtube page. … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day from the Honeymoon Capital of the World!
For this week's edition of Mailing Niagara, I've decided to dive into (pun intended) the legend of the Niagara Hilton. This week's post is a word-of-mouth story, so of course, take it with a grain of salt. I once had a teacher that used to work at a hotel in Buffalo. To prove a point, … Continue reading Mailing Niagara: The Curious Case of the Niagara Hilton
Canadians...Canadians everywhere! Moment of truth, flock. I don't remember the Rainbow Centre. Let me explain: I was in the mall. I was definitely in the mall. But I was born in the 90s. Pretty much anything pre-9/11 is a crayon-colored blur to me. That being said, I love the Rainbow Centre. It's secondhand nostalgia for … Continue reading I love the Fashion Outlets
Is it a rule in Niagara Falls that our mayor must rock the 'stache? Mayor Paul Dyster is easily noticeable in a crowd due to his mustache. It's such a part of his character that I don't think anybody could imagine him without it. Of course, Dyster's mustache is really just a piece of the … Continue reading The Marvelous Mayoral Mustaches of Niagara Falls
To start out our month of Niagara Falls postcards, I felt there would be no better option than this vintage piece from the Niagara Falls Festival of Lights. The city of Niagara Falls, NY started off the Festival of Lights in 1980. That makes it older than the Canadian version, so yes, we are the … Continue reading Mailing Niagara: A Festival of Lights
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