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Are ropeway systems the future of people moving within the city of Buffalo?

Mike Wrona — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:07:24 +0000

Are ropeway systems the future of people moving within the city of Buffalo? There is seems to be growing interest in aerial ropeway transportation to the Buffalo waterfront and beyond. To this point conversation has centered around pictures showing existing short distance systems in operation around the world and in the United States. They are [...]

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Summer is nearly upon us!

Mike Wrona — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:10:52 +0000

Dear Mike, Summer is nearly upon us! With numerous events scheduled throughout the Canalway Corridor each week, it’s a great time of year to enjoy the tremendous heritage and recreational appeal of our waterway and trails. We especially want to call your attention to the BIG FOUR corridor-wide events happening this year. Please also refer [...]

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Planning to take Dad to Niagara Falls, Ontario for Father’s Day – feed him at Ribfest.

Mike Wrona — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:59:44 +0000

If you are planning on taking Dad to Niagara Falls, Ontario for Father’s Day, why not feed him at Ribfest? Niagara Falls Ribfest, Ontario’s #1 Rib Festival is a fundraiser by the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise. June 14,15,16 Optimist Park. Fun for the whole family. No pets or coolers allowed in the park. [...]

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Some interesting facts about the Erie Canal.

Mike Wrona — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:56:53 +0000

Some interesting facts about the Erie Canal include the fact it impacted America and America did not construct it. 1. President Thomas Jefferson ( of Virginia) would not aid in the construction of the canal and called it nothing short of madness. 2. President James Monroe (of Virginia) vetoed legislation that would help in the [...]

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Help keep the Polar Bears in Buffalo.

Mike Wrona — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:32:14 +0000

Help Keep the Polar Bears in Buffalo. “We’ve made great progress, but still have a ways to go. If you would like to help, you can donate to “Our Bears Belong in Buffalo” at https://www.buffalozoo.org/_donate_capital_campaign.php or text the word “Zoobear” to 56512. Thank you” The Buffalo Zoo. I’m a member. As a member and a [...]

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Buffalo – Niagara Falls may or may not be in the running for the new PeoplExpress.

Mike Wrona — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:53:43 +0000

PeoplExpress, headed by CEO Mike Morrisi, has just announced the purchase of Boise, ID based Xtra Airlines. Xtra’s “Air Operators Certificate” (AOC) will let PeoplExpress to get in the air sooner than would happen if it sought its own certification. The issue of PeoplExpress was raised here in March and once again in April that [...]

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The dual Peace Bridge connecting Buffalo USA to Fort Erie Canada will never be built.

Mike Wrona — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:42:15 +0000

The dual Peace Bridge Connecting Buffalo USA to Fort Erie Canal will never be built was the theme of my 2004 Masters Degree in Education project at SUNY College at Buffalo in 2004. I received my Masters. I assume my findings were worth the paper they were printed on. By 2004 the debate over the [...]

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Erie Canalway is holding a 2013 Photo Contest

Mike Wrona — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:08:34 +0000

Who doesn’t have a camera? Get yours and take a Shot at Erie Canalway 2013 Photo Contest. Capture the unique character of the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, Oswego, and Champlain Canals and their surrounding communities for the 2013 Erie Canalways Photo Contest. We’ll feature winning entries in the 2014 Erie Canalways calendar. Judges will select winning images in [...]

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Tourists from South America visit Lockport Locks.

Mike Wrona — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:08:53 +0000

I work for Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises during the summer tourist season . Yesterday’s Memorial Day tourist season kickoff saw a large group of tourists arrive from South America to take the cruise. Last year I had the opportunity to be with groups that came from Puerto Rico, Colombia and Spain. This large [...]

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Borussia Dortmund, a missed a German marketing opportunity.

Mike Wrona — Sun, 26 May 2013 16:51:46 +0000

Borussia Dortmund, a missed a German marketing opportunity. There was a two week buildup to the biggest football (soccer) match of the year on the European football calendar. It took place at London’s Wembley Stadium. Two German clubs, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich were competing in the finals of the European Cup Championship. This [...]

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