It will exhibit more than 5,000 fish, sources say, not marine animals such as those at MarineLand. The news is of concern to on-going aquarium plans on the US side of the border. Transfer of Niagara County airport should be stopped. That's the word from Congressman John LaFalce who has stepped into the controversial transfer at the last moment. The NFTA is set to turn the airport over to the Spanish firm, Cintra SA within two weeks.
Federal reports says Niagara County has high deaths due to heart, cancer afflictions.
The report from the The Health Resources and Services Administration states deaths from lung cancer, breast cancer, stroke, and heart disease were significantly above the national average. The report compared Niagara County with counties with similar demographics in 14 other states and in Broome and Oneida Counties in New York. Figures for infant mortaility were said to be about twice the national averages. Many of the death causes are life-style related and are impacted by smoking. Infant deaths are related to parental responsibilities and neglect.