Profile for Niagara Falls, New York, NY

Niagara Falls is on the eastern bank of the Niagara River.

The first published view of the falls was a sketch made by Father Louis Hennepin in 1678.

One of the world's largest hydroelectric plants is located here.

A favorite among thrillseekers on tightrope and in barrels. "The Great Blondin" was the first to cross by tightrope, in 1859.

No. 10 in the ePodunk list of Most Misspelled Cities

Niagara Falls received national attention for President Jimmy Carter's 1978 declaration of Love Canal as a federal emergency, because of tons of toxic waste dumped there

Filming location for:
· 2003 movie, "Bruce Almighty"
· 1995 movie, "Canadian Bacon"

Well-known residents have included:
· Tommy Tedesco, guitarist

Local festivals include:

• Niagara International Kite Festival - Sept. 28-30, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Devil's Hole, Niagara Reservation, Reservoir and Whirlpool state parks

Niagara Falls attractions: River cruises, Aquarium of Niagara, Wintergarden Botanical Garden

Historic sites and museums: Daredevil Museum, Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University, Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

Colleges and universities: Niagara University

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was above the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
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Local index: 57

Quotes:
Niagara Falls, Canada, draws the fun seekers; Niagara Falls, USA is home to the lunch-pail crowd.
-- Niagara: A History of the Falls
Pierre Berton

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15% of Niagara Falls residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Niagara Falls ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Niagara Falls was $15,721, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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13% of Niagara Falls residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Niagara Falls festival dates:

• Niagara International Kite Festival - Sept. 28-30, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Niagara Falls include Deveaux School Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Niagara Falls, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $342.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $821.

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Niagara County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Niagara Falls political report.

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The average commute time for Niagara Falls workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 12 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Niagara Falls between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of 2.2 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

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