Tourism

Bi-national Summer Olympics?

Could we ever have a bi-national summer olympics between the Toronto-Buffalo corridor?  Why not many events large and small take place along that corridor each year, if we can run many small ones sucessfully, why not a large event?

Commissioner of romance?

This column was printed in the Niagara Gazette on Sunday, Feb. 6.

Since it’s only eight days away I’m  going to shamelessly use the upcoming holiday of love to reiterate an idea I’ve presented in these pages before.
I’d like to see Valentine’s Day become a citywide celebration in Niagara Falls. I’d like romance to be restored to the “Romance Capital of the World.”
Can’t you just see it? A way to capitalize on the title we already hold. Bring love back to the city. Fall for your Valentine once more in Niagara Falls. Read More >

Main Street Storefront Makeover

For quite some time abandoned storefronts have lined Main Street in downtown Buffalo creating an eye sore and a display of underutilization of assets. Let’s take these storefronts and make them a place to promote causes, events, culture, charities, or even new businesses in the area. They will stand as a celebration of Buffalo for residents and visitors alike, whether riding the train to HSBC Arena or just walking down Main Street. Read More >