Wonder Falls is officially dead, but there's still hope for the vacant Rainbow Centre.
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Who should be mayor of Niagara Falls?
Who should be mayor of Niagara Falls? I'm finally sharing my opinion.
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?
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
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
No, Niagara Falls does not need a control board
A new petition is demanding that Niagara Falls get a financial control board. 1976 offers another solution