Withthe first ever Niagara Homecoming under our belts, I would like to take a few moments to thank Frank and Colleen for all their leadership and vision. A thank you needs to also go out to all the organizers of the different days events. As a group of volunteers who are trying to make a difference for our beloved city, we would love to hear from everyone who attended our functions. What did you like? Are there things you think we should include next year? Please let us know by posting a comment here or by emailing us at niagararises@yahoo.com
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Jun
29
2009
 
Main Street Niagara Festival 2009Posted by: Leslie T in Community Events, Homecoming 2009, Niagara Falls
Jun
29
2009
Main Street Niagara’s Homecoming FestivalPosted by: Leslie T in Community Events, Homecoming 2009, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Families
Jun
27
2009
Niagara Homecoming - Saturday Events!Posted by: Colleen Kulikowski in Homecoming 2009, Local News, Real EstateSaturday, June 27Discover Niagara FallsAll day, all over Niagara Falls there will be Historic Tours of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Bus Tour, Wine Trail Tour, Mob Tour. Website for tours Detail Document for Tours Echota Neighborhood Open House & Reunion10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hyde Park Blvd/Buffalo Avenue Bring a dish to pass, network with old friends and check out the old neighborhood! Free Website for Echota Reunion Facebook Page for Echota Reunion Detail document for Echota Real Estate/Energy Savings Expo10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 - Power Vista, Lewiston Find out about WNY Real Estate, pick up your list of Saturday and Sunday Open Houses to tour. Free Open Houses hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors, Open Houses will take place throughout the region all Saturday and Sunday afternoon, showcasing Western NewYork’s extraordinary real estate values. Website for Open Houses Detail Document for Real Estate Expo Facebook Page for Niagara Homecoming Real Estate Expo & Open Houses Positively Main Street Festival12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us on both Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 for Two Days of Local Talent, Saturday featuring the Junk Yard Dogs and Sunday featuring Free Henry-Free! Website for Positively Main Street Detail Document for Positively Main Street
Jun
26
2009
Niagara County Open Houses during HomecomingPosted by: Colleen Kulikowski in Real EstateA lot more people than you think are relocating to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and for many varied reasons. Western New York takes a lot of jokes about the snow and a lot of negative press with it being one of the fastest dying cities. Yes people do leave Western New York, but people leave for many reasons. Remember negative press sells newspapers and magazines. So it is really wonderful to see an incredible article this week in the New York Magazine, entitled Where the Urban Dream Life is Going Cheap by Adam Sternbergh. Adam asks a very interesting question What could possibly make someone want to leave New York and move to Buffalo? Read More: Buffalo NY and the “Who knew” effect… Talk to anyone who’s lived in the Western New York Region for any length of time, and you’ll likely hear some variation of the same response — “I wouldn’t live anywhere else but Western New York!” Today many of those that have moved away are looking to return back to Western New York. There is a four day gathering to Bring Back the Heard during the Buffalo Homecoming celebration. Relocation can be one of the most stressful and exciting times in one’s life! Making the decision to relocate to Western New York is just the first step. You will now have to decide where in Western New York you want to call home. Come to our Real Estate Expo on Saturday, June 27, 2009 between 10am and 12pm to discover the many communities that make Western New York a special place. Perhaps even find a new home while you are here!
Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors will be hosting open houses on Saturday and Sunday between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Selection of Niagara County Open Houses:
Jun
24
2009
Niagara Falls Historic Walking ToursPosted by: theresa in Homecoming 2009, Local News, Niagara Homecoming, Tourism, Walking ToursThe Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society (NFHPS) announces its first tours of Downtown Niagara Falls to be held during the Buffalo Niagara Homecoming on June 27, 2009.
A narrated Victorian Era tour will be led by NFHPS President Bill Bradberry beginning of the tour at the First Presbyterian Church- 311 First Street at 10 am. Visitors will be greeted by costumed guides Augustus Porter and his daughter, Lavinia, who were among the church founders and notable leaders of the City of Niagara Falls. Stroll along historic Buffalo Avenue looking at churches and stately homes, including taking a closer look inside one of oldest homes in Niagara Falls.
The second tour, led by City Historian and preservation architect Tom Yots, will highlight downtown Niagara Falls of the 1920’s. Meet just outside the Red Coach Inn, 2 Buffalo Avenue at 2 pm to glimpse the historic and the architecture “up close and personal” of such places as the United Office Building, the newly restored Jefferson Apartment Building, and the Niagara Hotel, currently being restored. Tour members will discover historic Buffalo Avenue in the era of flappers and their escorts along for the ride.
Call the Niagara University General Information Center/Green Line to make a reservation Monday through Thursday from 9 until 5 pm. (716) 205-0287 to reserve early for either or both tours since there are a limited number of spaces available. Cost for each tour is $15 per person payable to the Niagara Falls Historic Preservation Society (or NFHPS), P.O. Box 1945, Niagara Falls, NY 14302-1945. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Both tours will take about an hour.
Jun
15
2009
June 25-28th — Niagara Falls NY is where you want to be!Posted by: Colleen Kulikowski in Homecoming 2009, Niagara FallsTickets are selling fast for the Kickoff Reception and the Brunch at the Aquarium… All other events are free and open to all! Don’t miss the great weekend of events!
Thursday, June 25 Kick-off Cocktail Reception/Benefit 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Crowne Plaza Hotel Come sample some of the best of Niagara County wines, with food prepared by the NCCC Culinary School. Tickets: $20 in advance, /$25 at the door. Proceeds to benefit the NCCC Scholarship Fund.
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=71
Friday, June 26 Empower Your Future Job Fair 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Niagara Power Vista Network with Niagara County employers, attend career seminars and take in the spectacular views of the Niagara Gorge. Free
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=63
Art at the NACC 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Niagara Arts and Cultural Center The NACC opens its doors to the public with a variety of cultural experiences. Free
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=67
Niagara Power Baseball 7:00 p.m. - Sal Maglie Stadium The Niagara Power game will serve as a celebration of Niagara’s former teams, including the Bisons, Pirates, Rapids, White Sox and Mallards. Former Major Leaguers will be on hand to sign autographs. Game Tickets: $4 adults, $2 children
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=73 Saturday, June 27 Discover Niagara Falls All day, all over Niagara Falls there will be Historic Tours of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Bus Tour, Wine Trail Tour, Mob Tour, and Niagara Falls High School Open House. http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=65 Echota Neighborhood Open House & Reunion 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hyde Park Blvd/Buffalo Avenue Bring a dish to pass, network with old friends and check out the old neighborhood! Free
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=80
Real Estate/Energy Savings Expo 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 - Power Vista, Lewiston Find out about WNY Real Estate, pick up your list of Saturday and Sunday Open Houses to tour. Free
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=79
Positively Main Street Festival 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us on both Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 for Two Days of Local Talent, Saturday featuring the Junk Yard Dogs and Sunday featuring Free Henry-Free http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=64 Open Houses hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors, Open Houses will take place throughout the region all Saturday and Sunday afternoon, showcasing Western NewYork’s extraordinary real estate values.
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=62
Sunday, June 28 Arise & Shine Worship Event 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Goat Island Multiple churches from various denominations will come together in a communal service as the sun rises over the incomparable upper Niagara River. Free parking on Goat Island, Niagara Falls, USA, near Parking Lot #3. http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=69 Brunch at the Aquarium of Niagara 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Aquarium Capping off four days of fun, the Brunch will showcase and benefit one of the region’s oldest and most respected attractions. Catered by Niagara Falls’ own Alps Catering. Adults: $15, Children 12 & Under: $10. Proceeds benefit the Aquarium of Niagara.
http://citybration.com/niagara/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=70
Jun
11
2009
Maple Avenue School Needs Our HelpPosted by: April in Charity, Local News, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Families
Vote Now! You Could Help Maple Avenue School Win Up To $10,000!Twenty-six schools will share $80,000 in cash prizes. We asked participating schools to put their creativity to the test by submitting a short video and brief essay explaining why their school is in need of financial support and deserves the $10,000 grand prize. The cash awards include one $10,000 grand prize, three $5,000 first prizes, and twenty-two $2,500 second prizes. We are turning to America to select the 26 winners! Come back each day from now until July 12 and vote for your favorite video up to 3 times a day. Your votes will determine the winners!
Maple Avenue Elementary SchoolNiagara Falls, NYHelp Us Big Lots!! Last year Maple Avenue celebrated its 85th Anniversary and despite many upgrades, struggles to maintain a modern learning environment that is commensurate with the needs of faculty and students in 2009. Minor repair needs plague the building, so the students made this list of what they think they need. Vote 3 times per day! at http://www.lots2give.com/?s=CQaL3Nxh3Mw
Jun
08
2009
Tours of Niagara during Homecoming 2009Posted by: Colleen Kulikowski in Homecoming 2009, TourismOn Saturday, June 27, 2009 three distinct tours of Niagara Falls will be offered. All tours will depart from the Burger King parking lot off of the I-190 on Grand Island. They will also depart from downtown Niagara Falls about 30 minutes later. Pre-booking is suggested. Please email niagararises@yahoo.com for more information. AMERICAN TOUR (Provided by Niagara Majestic Tours) This 4-hour tour will take you to view or visit all of the following breathtaking sights in Niagara Falls, NY, USA: Maid of the Mist Boat Trip $59.00 Adults, $42.95 Children (5-11) * Departs The Mob Tours Welcome to Niagara Falls and the home of the Mafia’s longest reigning, deadliest, most powerful mob boss. If you think Luciano, Gotti, or Capone was the biggest mobster in America, you’re wrong. Stefano “The Undertaker” Magaddino was more powerful, had a bigger territory and was deadlier than all of them. Magaddino was unlike many mob bosses, yet born of the same mold. Smart, conniving, deceitful, rich, yet he took care of many people in the Niagara Falls area. This tour will bring you the most accurate information on Magaddino and his crew, including his son Peter, his brother Antonino (Antonio or Nino), and many others who vied to control this mafia family. Covering three countries, five states, and five decades, Big Steve was really the boss of bosses in Cosa Nostra. We will tell you their history as well as law enforcement’s efforts over the years to quash their businesses. Buffalo Police, Niagara Falls Police, New York State Police, and the F.B.I. all had a hand in working against the Magaddino’s. On this 90-minute guided bus tour in Niagara Falls, will you learn the truth about his life, his legacy, and the F.B.I.’s determined effort to take him out. Tour cost: Adults, $25.00, Children 5-11, $15.00 and under 5 Free.
WINE & DINE TOUR Beyond the Waterfalls, Niagara is known for its exquisite grapes and the superb wine they produce. Enjoy even more of Niagara! Scenic Drive Through Niagara County $76.50 Adults, $49.95 Children (5-11) Departs The Mob Tours, a specialty sightseeing company based in Niagara Falls, New York, will be celebrating its First Anniversary on June 14, 2009 and is offering a weekend of discounts. On June 14, 1940 the Magaddino Funeral Home opened and would become home to the Magaddino Crime Family. Sixty-eight years later The Mob Tours opened on that same date bringing the history of that crime family to the public. To celebrate the First Anniversary of The Mob Tours, the company will be offering discounted tours to the public. All tickets the entire weekend of June 12, 13 and 14, 2009 will be only $10 each. They will have several giveaways of merchandise plus free cake. “Many people were skeptical,” stated company founder Mike Rizzo, “that we would be able to put together a tour on this unique subject and have interest from the public. But we’ve done just that.” The company’s first year was full of ups and downs as they navigated the waters of a new business. “We (my wife Michelle and I) did not have any experience in tourism so we were trying to develop the tour and learn the business simultaneously. It was a bit tricky but we learned a lot.” This season the company has added the AAA’s Show Your Card and Save program, and has teamed up with another company to sell tours through various hotels in Niagara Falls. Customers have come from as far as the United Kingdom, Texas, Arizona, and Ontario. To qualify for the discounted tickets they must be pre-purchased online at www.themobtours.com, or by phone at 716-578-4939. Tags: Niagara Falls Tourism, Niagara Fals |
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