Review of Niagara Falls, New York


Ghetto and Corrupt City
Star Rating - 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.
vdog | Hybla Valley, VA
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I have to agree with the level of corruption in politics. It is pretty bad. It looked like it was starting to get batter but it went right back to the old boys running the city. I can't believe how the State Government allows this to go on. The only thing I can figure is the State must be as bad as the City itself. It is a shame that a city with such potential is owned by criminals.
Jim | Niagara Falls, NY | Report Abuse
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