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[From BuffaloNews.com]
Construction of a new $22 million to $25 million Doubletree by Hilton hotel on Buffalo Avenue is expected to start by the end of next month.
Partial demolition of the former Fallside Hotel at 401 Buffalo Ave. is scheduled to begin in two weeks, the project architect told the city Planning Board Wednesday night…
READ THE FULL BUFFALO NEWS ARTICLE HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/construction-of-new-niagara-falls-hotel-to-start-in-november-20141022
The MC of the night, Ron Anderluh, stands with awardee
Diane Bianco at the annual Niagara Street Business Association Dinner
held at the Days Inn, Main Street, Niagara Falls USA
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
Some of the most important families in local history are “permanent residents” of Oakwood Cemetery, and that’s part of the reason for its slogan which boasts “Niagara’s history is at Oakwood.”
Recently that history was recognized in a big way when Oakwood Cemetery was placed on the National Historic Registry. To the all the devoted volunteers and staff, it was a long time coming and the honor will be celebrated in a ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday…
READ THE REST OF THE GAZETTE STORY HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/article_3d4fab5d-04ed-5588-95e8-7a5c69cc340b.html
Ahhh… to be 5 years old again – Picking her favorite wasn’t an easy task, so she chose a few!
Testing American football helmets, 1912
The Aquarium of Niagara will host its annual Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2014, from 4 to 7PM. During special event hours, admission will be $5 per person, and children who dress as a sea creature will receive free admission.
Expect spooky family fun for when Halloween Happenings comes to the Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street in Niagara Falls. There will be plenty of seasonal excitement including a pumpkin treasure hunt, trick-or-treat stations, a Halloween craft table, and a special Halloween themed sea lion show at 4:30 and 6:00PM.
Special trophies will be awarded to those voted “Best Aquatic Costume,” and “Best Overall Costume.” Costumes are welcomed and encouraged!
Halloween Happenings is sponsored by Norampac Industries of Niagara Falls and Rite Aid Store #758.
For more information about Halloween Happenings, please contact:
Tracy DeLoreto – Membership Coordinator
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
716-285-3575 ext. 206
membership@aquariumofniagara.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aquariumofniagara
Twitter: @aqniagara
Chris ‘Tice posted this photo of this tailgating experience with the following caption:
“This is seriously happening at the Bills tailgate right now. Sweater vest, wine glasses, salads. Wow.”
The photo garnered several hundred comments on Facebook – Pretty funny stuff!
[From Niagara-Gazette.com]
An Amherst construction management company, already active in the changing face of downtown, has begun work on two new projects — a new Tony Roma’s restaurant and a complete renovation of a vacant hotel on Buffalo Avenue overlooking the Niagara River.
The three partners of the company, standing at the site of what will soon be a new Doubletree Hotel, said that doing business in the city has been great…
READ THE FULL GAZETTE STORY HERE: http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/article_7ce20de9-6d59-5627-ab85-085bef806f95.html?mode=story
Old Halloween photos are terrifying!
[Buffalo News]
A Niagara Falls woman who was arraigned Thursday in Niagara County Court was one of four people arrested after a traffic stop April 26 in the Falls, when police discovered about four ounces of cocaine and a loaded gun in the vehicle.
Domonique S. Hilson, 19, of Michigan Avenue, pleaded not guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of marijuana…
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/four-indicted-in-falls-drug-case-20141016