Are you going to Washington, D.C. to witness history?
The Niagara Gazette is interested in speaking to local residents who will be attending the inauguration ceremony of 44th U.S. President Barack Obama on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
If you are planning to attend and are interested in sharing your expectations and experiences with us, please contact Rick Forgione at 282-2311, ext. 2257 or email him at rick.forgione@niagara-gazette.com.
Local News
January 12, 2009
OBAMA: Gazette looking for inauguration attendees
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Man charged in Casal attack says Falls boxer was the aggressor
An assault charge filed against a Town of Niagara man accused of attacking Niagara Falls boxer Nick Casal is heading to the grand jury.
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Man survives plunge over Horseshoe Falls
Crowds visiting Niagara Falls on the Victoria Day holiday watched the rescue of a man who plunged at least 180 feet over the falls and survived.
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Sponsors say yes, Wallenda says he'll fight harness to the end
The television sponsors of Nik Wallenda's history-making walk across Niagara Falls have delivered the final word on whether the aerialist will wear a harness during his daredevil stunt.
Wallenda says he will battle the issue until he puts his foot on that wire June 15.
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Mayor showcases the city's planning efforts for Wallenda Walk
The mayor assembled a visual display Monday to demonstrate the extensive planning being undertaken by the city for the Wallenda walk June 15.
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Lewiston village board contends with safety issues
The Lewiston Village Board thinks it's unsafe to conduct fundraisers in the middle of its busiest street.
In an effort to keep everyone safe as possible along Center Street, the board denied a varsity football team request to collect money from motorists buzzing by on June 2 and 16 and instead approved the team to hold a car wash at the village hall.
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VIDEO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse
The solar eclipse that took place Sunday evening was an annular eclipse, one in which the moon blocks almost all of the sun. Some of the best viewing was in Asia, as with this video filmed in Japan.
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Police probe incident that led to Lockport standoff
Few new details were released Sunday concerning the standoff suicide at 250 Willow St. Saturday night that apparently left a man dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and sent an elderly woman to the hospital.
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Spirit officials unapologetic about policies
Spirit Airlines, the Florida-based company that has been operating service out of the Niagara Falls International Airport, has come under attack by the national media for its "stingy" business practices that make it the most profitable airline in the U.S.
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Water shut-offs coming in the Falls
The Niagara Falls Water Board will begin its annual shut off program of delinquent water and sewer accounts for non-payment of services on May 21. Notices were issued in mid-April and early May to 605 customer accounts totaling more than $166,139 in past-due billings.
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NEXUS gets a boost
An improved NEXUS program — designed for low-risk travelers between the U.S. and Canada — is expected to expedite legitimate trade and tourism at the border.
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Miss. Prison Quiet After Riot; 1 Dead
Obama Confident Afghans Can Take Security Lead
Raw Video: Deadly Bombing at Yemen Parade Preps
Professor: Chinese Activist's 'Spirit Is Good'
Ring of Fire Eclipse Seen in U.S., Asia
Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates 75 Years
G-8 Seeks Unity on Euro-debt Crisis, Iran
Prosecutors: Trio Planned to Attack Obama's HQ
Obama: G8 Unified in Stance on Iran, Syria
