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Looking after boaters wasn t something the county was expecting, but it s yet another thing to plan for on a day when emergency services already will be stretched thin.
From Thursday, April 4, through Monday, April 8, Niagara Falls USA will host NASA subject matter experts for engaging discussions about the eclipse. The series of free and open-to-the-public programming will be held at various points of interest throughout the city.
The Niagara Falls Preservation Commission recently recommended the "Turtle" for historic landmark status. That issue is on the agenda for discussion at the council meeting set for Wednesday.
According to Destination Niagara USA, Niagara Falls is expecting a big boost in tourism due to the eclipse, bringing close to $1 million to the local economy.