Man tries to swim into U.S. from Canada
NIAGARA FALLS – A 38-year-old Czech citizen was rescued by boaters in the lower Niagara River when he tried to swim into the United States from Canada. The boaters had…
Tourism group to show appreciation for hospitality workers
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation will host a “Day of Appreciation” for employees in the hospitality and tourism industry from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday at…
Seneca Niagara to host two summer music festivals
NIAGARA FALLS – The 4th Annual Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival will take place at Seneca Square, in front of Seneca Niagara, June 17 – 19. A second music…
‘Major announcement’ regarding Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival slated for Thursday
NIAGARA FALLS — Balbanas, LLC, will reportedly make an announcement involving the Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival and Seneca Square at Seneca Niagara Casino on Thursday. According to the…
Tourism center opened for local businesses to market directly to visitors
NIAGARA FALLS — A new program at the Niagara USA Official Visitor Center invites local attractions, wineries, tour companies and restaurants to send a representative to speak directly with visitors…
Falls man charged with raping teen surrenders after standoff
NIAGARA FALLS — A 44-year-old Sy Road man kept police at bay with a pellet gun for over an hour Friday as they attempted to arrest him on felony rape…
‘The American Side’ stars Buffalo, debuts in Buffalo
BUFFALO — A packed house watched with delight as the Western New York-filmed “The American Side” made its big-screen debut Friday night at The North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue.…
WNY-filmed movie to premiere at Buffalo’s North Park Theatre
BUFFALO — “The American Side,” a movie filmed throughout Western New York in 2013 will make its world debut April 22 at the North Park Theatre on Hertel Ave. The…
More than $112M in major transportation projects slated for WNY
ALBANY — More than $112 million will be spent on four major transportation projects in Western New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced on Wednesday. The transportation projects include $30…
Rainbow Air to open for season today
NIAGARA FALLS — Rainbow Air, the popular Niagara Falls attraction that offers helicopter rides above the brink of the Falls, opens for the season this morning. According to Pat Proctor,…