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Niagara-Wheatfield Saves Kindergarten … For Now

Brian Russel — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:55:54 +0000

Niagara-Wheatfield was faced with a tough decision on how to fit their Kindergarten class into the budget. The school board has been pondering several different options for the decision they needed to make today. And all is well for now. The school board revealed its budget, which includes the $1 million in cuts, but does not include cutting Kindergarten. [...]

Puppy Dumped In Trash In Niagara Falls [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:09:58 +0000

This just breaks my heart! Who could do this to an animal! Gladys was dumped in the trash in Niagara Falls. If you have any information about this poor puppy, please contact the Niagara SPCA at (716) 731-4368. Here is Gladys’ story: Gladys was found by 2 employees from Modern Disposal as they began their [...]

Massachusetts Vehicle Searched in Niagara Falls Given 'All Clear'

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:10 +0000

WGRZ is reporting Friday morning (April 19) that a car has been pulled over in Niagara Falls on 19th and Elmwood.

The car has Massachusetts license plates and contained four suspicious backpacks. Robots and bomb technicians are on the scene investigating.

What Day Will MarineLand Amusement Park Open?

Buffalo Staff — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:34:59 +0000

It has been a while since we have heard the jingle for MarineLand, but it won’t be long until we start to hear it again. MarineLand, located in Niagara Falls, Canada, will be opening on Saturday, May 18, at 9:30 a.m. There aren’t many places that have rides, a zoo and an aquarium all built into [...]

Nik Wallenda's Next Trick

Laura Daniels — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:23:52 +0000

You remember, Nik right? He’s the guy who crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope last year. Well, he’s announced his next stunt, and this time, he WON’T be wearing a safety harness. On Sunday, June 23, he’ll cross the GRAND CANYON on a tightrope. You read that right…with NO safety harness. It’ll be broadcast “live” [...]

Niagara Falls Factory Outlets Expanding

Josh — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:43:53 +0000

The Factory Outlets in Niagara Falls plans to add 50 new stores! Owners of the mall have proposed a $71 million expansion that would create 612 new jobs in the mall. The expansion will also create close to 1,000 construction jobs as well. A spokesperson for the Factory Outlets said that 90 percent of the new [...]

Change in Plaza Rules at Peace Bridge

Brian Russel — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:06:21 +0000

The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge Authority) board of directors announced a new rule in “no idling” zones for the Canada and U.S. secondary Customs plaza areas and Duty Free parking lots. This new rule encourages motorists to turn off their engines to help combat pollution and improve air quality. Look [...]

Body of Missing Niagara Falls 5-Year-Old Found [UPDATED 2:45 P.M.]

Brad Hohman — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:45:13 +0000

Isabella Sarah Tennant, the 5-year-old girl who was reported missing from her grandmother’s house in Niagara Falls around 6 a.m. this morning, was found dead in an alley before noon today, Channel 4 reports. We will update this story with more details as they become available. UPDATE 2:45 p.m.: At this afternoon’s press conference, police [...]

Falls Boy Mimics Wallenda on Mini High-Wire

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:55:21 +0000

Every Sunday night, a young Niagara Falls boy hits the high-wire in his front yard to entertain anyone who happens to come by. Eleven-year-old Vincenzo Bianco has been putting on a wire walk show ever since Nik Wallenda crossed Niagara Falls on a tight rope. Vincenzo’s interest in high-wire walking was sparked by all the [...]

Secretary of Defense Panetta to Visit Niagara Falls Airbase on Thursday [VIDEO]

Joe Chille — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 01:54:46 +0000

The future of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve station has been "up in the air" for sometime. Some 800+ jobs are at stake. After an invitation from Rep. Kathy Hocul, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta agreed to visit the Airbase this Thursday, according to WIVB TV.

Niagara Falls, Ont. Adding to Its Skyline [VIDEO]

Joe Chille — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:05:17 +0000

Niagara Falls, Ontario, has always had the better view of the famous cataracts, and now the City Council has approved a variance for two sky-high towers (61 and 62 stories, respectively) that would make the viewing even more spectacular. According to the Niagara Falls review, the towers would be connected by a pedestrian bridge over Hiram Street, [...]

Police Chase in Niagara Falls, Ontario Ends Tragically

Mike Riley — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:16:30 +0000

A police foot chase in Niagara Falls, Canada Tuesday ended with the death of the apparent suspect when both men plunged into the Niagara Gorge. Witnesses reported a police officer was chasing a man around 5 a.m. last night about a mile north of the Falls, along River Road. The presumed suspect suddenly jumped over a [...]

Niagara Falls To Nik Wallenda, Pay Up.

Brian Russel — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:40:46 +0000

Wallenda’s Walk Niagara Falls, of New York, wants Nik Wallenda to pay up. They say Wallenda still owes about $25,000 for public safety costs from last month’s tightrope walk across the falls. Mayor Paul Dyster says the state legislation that granted permission for the walk required Wallenda to cover security and law enforcement costs. Dyster says [...]

Watch Nik Wallenda's Walk Over the Falls Again [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:44:30 +0000

Nik Wallenda made it look easy. The daredevil’s amazing high-wire walk over Niagara Falls on Friday night was viewed by more than 12 million people worldwide, but if you missed it, you’re in luck. You can watch Wallenda’s walk for the first time — or again, if you caught it live — below. The first [...]

Nik Wallenda Wraps Up His Falls Walk With Busy Weekend [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:44:21 +0000

Nik Wallenda wowed the world Friday night. Then, on Saturday, he returned to Niagara Falls to help crews clean up, and Sunday, he took time to shake hands with hundreds of people. Wallenda left us all in awe Friday night as he walked a high wire over Niagara Falls in front of a live crowd [...]

Nik Wallenda Completes U.S.-to-Canada Niagara Falls High-Wire Walk [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:30:56 +0000

Shortly after 10:10 p.m. this evening, Nik Wallenda stepped on to a wire high above Niagara Falls and took the first steps of a journey he'd been preparing for for months.

Wallenda Walk Watch [PICTURES] [VIDEO]

Buffalo Staff — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:00:21 +0000

At 10:10 p.m. this evening, Nik Wallenda will make his high-wire walk across Niagara Falls. We sent our digital team out to cover all the action, so check back for coverage throughout the day today as we track his progress and check out the crowds.

Where to Park for the Wallenda Walk

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:48:39 +0000

Thousands are expected to crowd downtown Niagara Falls throughout the day today and into this evening in anticipation for Nik Wallenda's high wire walk across the Falls tonight. Here are a few tips on traveling in the area today and where to park.

Recapping the Road to Daredevil Nik Wallenda's Walk Over Niagara Falls

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:23:33 +0000

Daredevil Nik Wallenda takes on Niagara Falls tonight in front of a live TV audience. Eyes all over the world will be watching as the stuntman crosses the Falls from the U.S. to Canada via tightrope. Will you?

Will You be at Wallenda's Walk? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:31:00 +0000

Now this is an event that’s really taken over Western New York. Tomorrow night at 10:10 p.m., Nik Wallenda will finally take his walk across Niagara Falls. Events like this don’t happen every day. Are you going to be there in person? A couple of our staff members will be up at the Falls tomorrow, [...]