No, Niagara Falls does not need a control board

18 Dec 2018Leave a comment

A new petition is demanding that Niagara Falls get a financial control board. 1976 offers another solution

Why cutting Niagara Falls’ Mayor’s salary never made any sense

17 Jan 20181 Comment

Breaking news: Niagara Falls City Council votes against cutting the mayor's salary. This was a smart move for the council, and a move that I completely agree with after knowing the facts. While a 10% pay cut for the mayor sounded like a good posterity move in our current financial crisis, there was a caveat … Continue reading Why cutting Niagara Falls’ Mayor’s salary never made any sense

There’s a lot happening in Niagara Falls

19 Nov 20172 Comments

There's a lot going on in Niagara Falls, and I've slipped a bit in coverage. Let's fix that: here's a shortlist of some big-ticket changes going on in the Cataract City. Jingle Falls! The Festival of Lights is back, people! Now called "Jingle Falls", the 3-Saturday event is definitely something you're going to have to … Continue reading There’s a lot happening in Niagara Falls

7 important numbers behind the Hotel Niagara restoration

16 Oct 20178 Oct 20174 Comments

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.

Niagara Falls waterpark gets tax breaks

13 Sep 20171 Comment

The Niagara County IDA is giving DiCienzo's waterpark along the Sheraton a ridiculous deal. If all goes through, the waterpark would get a sales tax exemption on building materials, and 12 years exemption of property tax. 12 years. That's crazy. On the other hand, a waterpark would seriously boost tourism, so surrounding businesses would see … Continue reading Niagara Falls waterpark gets tax breaks

Good Morning, Niagara Falls!

29 Jul 2017Leave a comment

Good morning, Niagara Falls! It is currently a pinch before 5am Eastern Time here in the fabulous Cataract city, 63 degrees. The high today's a fab 77 in the afternoon, and we're looking at a sunny Saturday. Our show this morning is sponsored by sleep deprivation, leather paint, and (unofficially) the 1975 city council: Fantastic! … Continue reading Good Morning, Niagara Falls!

Now that’s Progress: Niagara’s new projects

13 Jul 2017Leave a comment

It's not even wide in the news yet, but Niagara Falls is getting new development. The Montante Group has been tapped to develop land on Niagara Street, near the Seneca Niagara Casino. Market rate apartments are expected, as well as a business incubator from Niagara University. This goes along with news that Community Beer Works … Continue reading Now that’s Progress: Niagara’s new projects