March 23, 2012 After finally succeeding in getting approval from both American and Canadian officials to tightrope across Niagara Falls, Nik Wallenda is scouting locations in Niagara County to begin his training.
February 28, 2012 It was today back in 1824 when Charles Blondin was born. While the name might not sound incredibly familiar to you, he earned most of his fame right here in Western New York. He was born Jean-Francois Gravelet in St
January 18, 2012 I just can't imagine visiting Niagara Falls without seeing the Maid of the Mist boats shuttling tourists back and forth to the base of the falls to experience the power of one of the world's great wonders. But the operator's lease has expired and Canadian authorities are considering other uses for the property the company uses to launch the boats.
December 9, 2011
December 3, 2011 I can’t believe its December and I’m still wearing a fall jacket. I haven’t even touched my scarf and gloves yet! I know many of you are dying for snow but I love this weather! This is what it must feel like for people that live in the South during December! Get out of the house and enjoy this weather because who knows how long till we are stuck in doors for winter.
October 24, 2011 Annie Taylor set up an autograph stand to cash in on her daredevil fete (jamasca66@flickr)It happened on this date in 1901 – schoolteacher Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to take the plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Her husband died in the Civil War, she was strapped for cash, and while reading an article about the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, she came up with an idea for a stunt she thought would not only bring her fame, but riches as well. So she decided to do it on her birthday, October 24th. She claimed she was in her 40’s, but later it was revealed she was 63.
October 13, 2011
Forbes has releases its list of the Best Cities For Working Mothers and guess who's #1. Buffalo/Niagara Falls!! Woo Hoo! Jumping from the 10 spot in the 2010 rankings. According to the article/list, Buffalo is home to one of the best companies for working mothers--.....
September 8, 2011 Happy 59th birthday goes out today to Gary Baker. You may be scratching your head trying to figure out who he is. But I'm sure you know his music. He's a guy who was born right here in Niagara Falls, NY. Gary is most well known for a song that he wrote for John Michael Montgomery called, "I Swear." It was also recorded by pop group All-4-One.
December 17, 2010 As the saying goes, you learn something new everyday...
