Image of the Day – August 1, 2015

Niagara Gorge Fishing

These are the babies you can catch down in the Gorge!

Image of the Day – July 31, 2015

Nuway Haeberle Plaza

Haeberle Plaza, Pine and Portage Rd 1959

The Soapbox with Mayoral Candidate Robert Pascoal – July 30, 2015

Robert Pascoal

Our friend Bob Pascoal stopped by the Hub today for a Soapbox interview with Craig. Bob outlines some of his campaign strategies and thoughts as he addresses the audience directly. Get to know Bob a little better here:

The Isaiah 61 Project to Start Summer Session

Trades Training Class Begins on August 3, 2015

Contact: Kevin Wing (716) 870-3979

The Isaiah 61 Project will launch its summer trades training class on August 3, 2015 at 8 am. The free class, open to men and women over the age of 18, has been expanded from 400 hours to 500 hours and will be taught by certified Orleans/Niagara BOCES instructors. In addition to OSHA safety certification, and computer training, students will receive hands on experience renovating a vacant home that will eventually be marketed for home ownership. Students are welcome to attend the first class as walk-ins. Successful graduates will have access to free job placement services and a tool apron set.

The Isaiah 61 Project is proud to welcome Mr. Kevin Wing as it’s new Executive Director, and thanks Reverend Mark Perkins for his dedicated service as interim executive director. Reverend Perkins has returned to service on the Isaiah 61 Project’s Board of Directors. Mr. Wing brings extensive private sector and renovation experience to the position.

In addition, the Isaiah 61 Project has executed a new partnership with Niagara University’s ReNU Niagara Office. ReNU Niagara’s extensive experience in civic engagement and community facilitation will assist the Isaiah 61 Project with grantmaking and corporative relations.
The Isaiah 61 Project Summer Trades Training Class
(Walk-ins to First Session Welcomed)
When: Monday, August 3, 2015
Time: 8 am
Where: 1609 22nd Street
Niagara Falls, New York
For more information, contact: (716) 870-3979

Falls settles lawsuit over parcel where hotel is planned by Hamister

[From BuffaloNews.com]

The city has settled a lawsuit that was filed last week over control of a downtown parcel that is slated to become a $35.7 million hotel.

JD Gifts LLC leases from the city the parcel at 310 Rainbow Blvd., the site where the Hamister Group is planning a six-story Hyatt Place hotel…

READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/falls-settles-lawsuit-over-parcel-where-hotel-is-planned-by-hamister-20150729

Image of the Day – July 30, 2015

vaca2

The new “Vacation” reboot is in theaters now – Here is some great trivia about
the original classic: http://www.today.com/popculture/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-original-vacation-t23111

Image of the Day – July 28, 2015

maidmist

Now open until mid autumn! See the Falls up close and personal!

Season extended for Maid of the Mist

[From BuffaloNews.com]

One of the region’s top tourist attractions will be out on the water a little longer this year.

The Maid of the Mist is extending its season by a week, the company announced Monday…

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/season-extended-for-maid-of-the-mist-20150727

Image of the Day – July 28, 2015

MisterBs at Somewhere 2015

Mister B’s and Somewhere teamed up for a summer bash – stay tuned
for info from both establishments about upcoming events and happenings!

Challenges to Dyster’s, other Falls Dems’ petitions dismissed

[From BuffaloNews.com]

The Niagara County Board of Elections has dismissed challenges to nominating petitions of Mayor Paul A. Dyster and two City Council candidates seeking the Democratic line in September’s primary election.

The board’s decision keeps Dyster, the Democratic incumbent, as well as Council candidates Alicia M. Laible and Ezra P. Scott Jr., on the primary ballot, though the matter will be…

READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/challenges-to-dysters-other-falls-dems-petitions-dismissed-20150724