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Niagara Falls has very high crime and a steady increase in gang activity. Unemployment is very high, there is a lot of pollution and winters are too long. The falls itself is beautiful but that is it. The city is full of old run down buildings and too many pot holes. The corruption is at levels equal to that of Detroit and New Orleans. Housing is cheap but run down and taxes are through the roof with nothing but minimum wage jobs. Everyone is angry because they are poor and it is always cloudy. Too many tough guys and street fights. Look at someone wrong and be ready to throw down. Stay on the Canadian side and just come across for the falls attractions. Oh yeah, they do have great resturants that are very inexpensive (The Como, Michaels, and Gadawski's). Be on your guard.

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Ghetto and Corrupt City - 7/15/2010

Niagara Falls has very high crime and a steady increase in gang activity. Unemployment is very high, there is a lot of pollution and winters are too long. The falls itself is beautiful but that is it. The city is full of old run down buildings and too many pot holes. The corruption is at levels equal to that of Detroit and New Orleans. Housing is cheap but run down and taxes are through the roof with nothing but minimum wage jobs. Everyone is angry because they are poor and it is always cloudy. Too many tough guys and street fights. Look at someone wrong and be ready to throw down. Stay on the Canadian side and just come across for the falls attractions. Oh yeah, they do have great resturants that are very inexpensive (The Como, Michaels, and Gadawski's). Be on your guard. [read more...]

NIagara Falls and specifically 11th and South Str - 11/19/2008

Niagara Falls is plagued by contamination for radioactive waste and dumping, high crime high taxes and corrupt politicians. One would figure that a smaller town could improve whereas Detroit might never get better, but there is no evidence this is ever going to happen. Real estate taxes need to go down first or people will not buy. The falls are really great and that should motivate people but... Does anyone know the area of 11th and South ? Is it average for the city? Better worse? There are 4 interesting buildings for sale on that corner although way overpriced- anyone know them?[read more...]

Stay Away - 10/29/2007

Niagara Falls is a very dangerous city, backed up by corrupt politicians. Brick fights on the street are not uncommon. Even Buffalo makes fun of the dysfunction in Niagara Falls. No jobs and high taxes add to the mix. The cost of living is low though. Houses are cheap, but generally run down and property taxes are crushingly high. There is a new High School though. Anything worthwhile in the city has been run down. There is a new casino, but the only thing around it is a pizza hut and run down stores with bars on the windows. Niagara Falls Canada is the total opposite and is actually quite well run and safe.[read more...]

Declining tourist area - 9/6/2006

I'm told this area is better thought of by those who've visited than those who live here. There are many nice areas and friendly people. As everywhere, I guess, there is always a chance for us to make it better. I love many things about the area and currently wish for shorter winters. The variety of waterways is hard to beat, loads of trees and some hills to vary the landscape. Transportation is good, the economy variable and the health factors improving.[read more...]

Niagara Falls, NY - 8/11/2006

Niagara Falls is part of Western New York State and is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The city is located within 8 hrs of some of the most exciting cities in the world (New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, etc.). Niagara Falls is a depressed city that has numerous problems … corrupt politicians, no jobs, and no activities or future for the youth of the area, etc. I’m currently unemployed and my family is looking to relocate south.[read more...]