Niagara Rises » Niagara Falls http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls Where together we can make a difference in the future of Niagara Falls! Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Our First Homecoming http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/our-first-homecoming/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/our-first-homecoming/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:07:08 +0000 April http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=584 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

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/our-first-homecoming/feed/ Main Street Niagara Festival 2009 http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagara-festival-2009/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagara-festival-2009/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:29:25 +0000 Leslie T http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=577 SAT ALBUM

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagara-festival-2009/feed/ Main Street Niagara’s Homecoming Festival http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagaras-homecoming-festival/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagaras-homecoming-festival/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:49:09 +0000 Leslie T http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=553 03-three-sisters-island-11Janelle Introduces Free Henry!

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/main-street-niagaras-homecoming-festival/feed/ Niagara Homecoming - Saturday Events! http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-homecoming-saturday-events/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-homecoming-saturday-events/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:55:30 +0000 Colleen Kulikowski http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=524

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.

Website for tours Detail Document for Tours

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

Website for Echota Reunion Facebook Page for Echota Reunion Detail document for Echota

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 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

Website for Real Estate Expo

Facebook Page for Niagara Homecoming Real Estate Expo & Open Houses

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!

Website for Positively Main Street Detail Document for Positively Main Street

Facebook Page for Positively Main Street

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-homecoming-saturday-events/feed/ Niagara County Open Houses during Homecoming http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-county-open-houses-during-homecoming/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-county-open-houses-during-homecoming/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:12:24 +0000 Colleen Kulikowski http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=522 A 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:

Property 315863
Property 339391

  • 5645 WEST BLUFF Newfane, 14126 NY
  • $ 429,500
  • Built in 1920
  • 3024 sq. feet
  • 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339391
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 334715

  • 3825 Concord Wheatfield, 14120 NY
  • $ 389,900
  • Built in 2004
  • 3055 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 334715
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 338044

  • 4614 Freeman Royalton, 14105 NY
  • $ 329,900
  • Built in 1978
  • 1768 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 338044
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
Property 337357
Property 337817
Property 339649

  • 5026 Forest Lewiston, 14092 NY
  • $ 289,900
  • Built in 1957
  • 2738 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339649
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 320419
Property 337313
Property 340126

  • 5933 Stone Rd Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 279,000
  • Built in 2004
  • 3104 sq. feet
  • 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 340126
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 329174

  • 5368 Townline Lewiston, 14132 NY
  • $ 269,900
  • Built in 1900
  • 1664 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 329174
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (1-3 pm) Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 334001

  • 7677 Highland Royalton, 14067 NY
  • $ 269,900
  • Built in 1993
  • 3200 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 334001
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 339583
Property 338880
Property 334355
Property 338541

  • 5241 Pendale Pendleton, 14120 NY
  • $ 249,900
  • Built in 1994
  • 2308 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 338541
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 338710
Property 339556
Property 339601
Property 331030

  • 6441 SHERWOOD LOCKPORT, 14094 NY
  • $ 238,000
  • Built in 2007
  • 1667 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 331030
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 337825
Property 331287
Property 336115
Property 338916
Property 333937
Property 339266

  • 5720 Mckee Newfane, 14108 NY
  • $ 219,900
  • Built in 1993
  • 1971 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339266
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 340017
Property 336969

  • 5512 Twilight Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 209,900
  • Built in 1993
  • 2238 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 336969
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 PM)
Property 339598
Property 339862

  • 704 Powell Lewiston, 14092 NY
  • $ 204,900
  • Built in 1979
  • 1780 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339862
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Property 337550

  • 6682 Aiken Pendleton, 14094 NY
  • $ 198,500
  • Built in 1960
  • 2468 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 337550
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 339564

  • 5768 Erna Dr Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 197,900
  • Built in 1980
  • 3004 sq. feet
  • 6 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bath(s) , 2 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339564
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 337681
Property 338268

  • 2549 Nicole Wheatfield, 14304 NY
  • $ 189,900
  • Built in 1990
  • 2036 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 338268
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 329144

  • 420 Andre Place Porter, 14174 NY
  • $ 186,900
  • Built in 1974
  • 2123 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 329144
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3pm)
Property 336640

  • 716 SARA COURT Lewiston, 14092 NY
  • $ 179,900
  • Built in 1988
  • 1824 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 336640
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 340072

  • 1141 DIVIDE RD LEWISTON, 14305 NY
  • $ 179,900
  • Built in 1966
  • 1820 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 340072
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1:00-3:00) Sun Jun 28 (1:00-3:00)
Property 340322
Property 339232
Property 336771
Property 330612
Property 334559

  • 371 Oak Youngstown Vlg, 14174 NY
  • $ 159,900
  • Built in 1989
  • 2066 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 334559
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 339954

  • 3223 Miller Niagara, 14304 NY
  • $ 159,900
  • Built in 1968
  • 2240 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339954
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (12-3)
Property 334288
Property 338192

  • 5805 Townline Cambria, 14132 NY
  • $ 159,000
  • Built in 1957
  • 2000 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 338192
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1:00-3:00)
Property 340236

  • 850 Oneida Lewiston Vlg, 14092 NY
  • $ 158,900
  • Built in 1954
  • 1275 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 340236
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 339801

  • 6962 Rebecca Wheatfield, 14304 NY
  • $ 157,900
  • Built in 1987
  • 1376 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339801
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1:00-3:00)
Property 339783

  • 89 Park Lane Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 156,900
  • Built in 1974
  • 2382 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339783
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (1-3)
Property 339928

  • 7669 Royal Royalton, 14067 NY
  • $ 154,900
  • Built in 1973
  • 2012 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339928
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 336220
Property 338985

  • 5943 Campbell Cambria, 14094 NY
  • $ 149,900
  • Built in 1960
  • 1582 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 338985
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1pm-3pm)
Property 339047
Property 329377
Property 336424
Property 338139
Property 335402
Property 337282
Property 335770
Property 339022
Property 331762

  • 590 EAST AVE LOCKPORT, 14094 NY
  • $ 129,900
  • Built in 1925
  • 2107 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 331762
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 338650
Property 340224
Property 315512

  • 3260 New Road Wilson, 14131 NY
  • $ 126,500
  • Built in 1977
  • 1472 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 315512
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3pm)
Property 334769
Property 337283
Property 335312
Property 339228
Property 336728

  • 250 N 6th Lewiston Vlg, 14092 NY
  • $ 103,500
  • Built in 1950
  • 1040 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 336728
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (1-3)
Property 335873
Property 336634
Property 339374

  • 3355 Hartland Hartland, 14067 NY
  • $ 99,000
  • Built in 1930
  • 1216 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339374
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sat Jun 27 (1-3 PM)
Property 339351
Property 337087
Property 337858
Property 331488
Property 339128
Property 340131
Property 323704
Property 339968

  • 218 74th Niagara Falls, 14304 NY
  • $ 70,000
  • Built in 1920
  • 1144 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 339968
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 332113
Property 334604

  • 79 RAINBOW PARK WILSON, 14131 NY
  • $ 69,900
  • Built in 2008
  • 1144 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 334604
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 336825

  • 62 RAINBOW PARK WILSON, 14131 NY
  • $ 67,500
  • Built in 2002
  • 1369 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 336825
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 331444
Property 330109

  • 187 Pine St. Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 57,900
  • Built in 1875
  • 1936 sq. feet
  • 4 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 330109
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3 pm)
Property 314859

  • 179 Spalding Lockport, 14094 NY
  • $ 53,000
  • Built in 1880
  • 1522 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath(s) , 1 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 314859
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1pm-3pm)
Property 328789
Property 328978

  • 56 RAINBOW PARK WILSON, 14131 NY
  • $ 49,900
  • Built in 1998
  • 1248 sq. feet
  • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath(s) , 0 Half Bath(s)
  • MLS Number: 328978
  • (IDX)
  • OPEN: Sun Jun 28 (1-3)
Property 333332
Property 333482
Property 337129
Property 335850
]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-county-open-houses-during-homecoming/feed/ Niagara Falls Historic Walking Tours http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-falls-historic-walking-tours/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-falls-historic-walking-tours/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:10:52 +0000 theresa http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=514 The 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.

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/niagara-falls-historic-walking-tours/feed/ June 25-28th — Niagara Falls NY is where you want to be! http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/june-25-28th-niagara-falls-ny-is-where-you-want-to-be/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/june-25-28th-niagara-falls-ny-is-where-you-want-to-be/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:30:46 +0000 Colleen Kulikowski http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=510 Tickets 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

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/june-25-28th-niagara-falls-ny-is-where-you-want-to-be/feed/ Maple Avenue School Needs Our Help http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/maple-avenue-school-needs-our-help/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/maple-avenue-school-needs-our-help/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:51:58 +0000 April http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=508  

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 School

Niagara Falls, NY

Help 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

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/maple-avenue-school-needs-our-help/feed/ Tours of Niagara during Homecoming 2009 http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/tours-of-niagara-during-homecoming-2009/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/tours-of-niagara-during-homecoming-2009/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:29:38 +0000 Colleen Kulikowski http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=545 On 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
NYS Observation Tower
Cave of the Winds
Upper Niagara River & Rapids
Luna Island, Three Sisters Islands & a view of Goat Island
Horseshoe Falls, American & Bridal Veil Falls
Terrapin Pointe & Prospect Pointe
NYS Parks
NY & Canadian Power Plants
Water Intakes
Old Scow
Robert Moses Parkway
Toronto Power Plant
Whirlpool State Park, Gorge & Whirlpool

$59.00 Adults, $42.95 Children (5-11) *
Children under 5 are Free

Departs
8:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM - from Burger King on Grand Island
8:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM - from downtown Niagara Falls

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.
Departs 10am, 12noon, 3pm and 5pm from 303 Rainbow Blvd (Daredevil Museum)


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
View of Old Fort Niagara
View of Lake Ontario
Visit THREE of Niagara’s Finest Wineries with Tastings at Each
Lunch at the Wilson Boathouse Overlooking Lake Ontario

$76.50 Adults, $49.95 Children (5-11)
Children under 5 are Free

Departs
12:30 PM - from Burger King on Grand Island
1:00 PM - from downtown Niagara Falls

]]> http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/tours-of-niagara-during-homecoming-2009/feed/ Mob Tours First Anniversary Celebration http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/mob-tours-first-anniversary-celebration/ http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/mob-tours-first-anniversary-celebration/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:00:56 +0000 mobtours http://www.niagararises.com/niagarafalls/?p=483 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.

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