
COVID shutdowns put northern border towns on the brink
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Locals say this summer is a make-or-break year for Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls, N.Y., is situated on the east side of the natural wonder it shares with Canada. A bend in the river cuts off direct view of the "Horseshoe," Niagara’s most stunning waterfall. Since the northern border closed to nonessential travel in March 2020, the only way Americans can get a good look at it is to ride the famous ferry boat "Maid of the Mist." "The closing of the border is really like cutting off a neighborhood," says Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, a Democrat. "So many people here have a favorite restaurant or store there, so many folks in Niagara Falls, Ontario, vice versa. So, it's more than just a tourism piece, it really is a pretty significant piece of the local economy." Niagara Falls is one of many border towns across the country facing similar problems. The combination of shutting down the border and state COVID lockdowns has been a double whammy for local businesses.More Related News

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