Daniel Robison http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139600227&ft=1&f=139600227 <p>Daniel Robison came to <a href="http://wned.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#00529b">WNED</font></a><font color="#00529b"> </font>in Buffalo, New York and the Innovation Trail from <a href="http://indianapublicmedia.org/radio/" target="_blank"><font color="#00529b">WFIU</font></a><font color="#00529b"> </font>in Bloomington, Indiana, where he was assistant news director for two years. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/stations/logos/_.gif Daniel Robison http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=139600227&ft=1&f=139600227 Niagara Falls In Danger Of Losing City Status, Aid Niagara Falls used to be one of the biggest cities in New York. But since the 1960s, its population has fallen by more than half. Now, Niagara Falls must stay above 50,000 residents or lose its status as a city — and millions in state and federal funds that act as life support. As the 2020 census looms, city leaders are bracing for the worst, while experimenting with new ways to attract residents. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/25/163653935/niagara-falls-in-danger-of-losing-city-status-aid?ft=1&f=139600227 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/25/163653935/niagara-falls-in-danger-of-losing-city-status-aid?ft=1&f=139600227 Niagara Falls used to be one of the biggest cities in New York. But since the 1960s, its population has fallen by more than half. Now, Niagara Falls must stay above 50,000 residents or lose its status as a city — and millions in state and federal funds that act as life support. As the 2020 census looms, city leaders are bracing for the worst, while experimenting with new ways to attract residents.

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]]> In 'Sponge Candy Crescent,' Addicts Hoard 'Heaven' During the long winter months on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, sponge candy is a mainstay. But the temperamental treat isn't available in hot weather, so to get their fix in the summer, fans have to plan in advance. Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/01/156031130/in-sponge-candy-crescent-addicts-hoard-heaven?ft=1&f=139600227 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/01/156031130/in-sponge-candy-crescent-addicts-hoard-heaven?ft=1&f=139600227 During the long winter months on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, sponge candy is a mainstay. But the temperamental treat isn't available in hot weather, so to get their fix in the summer, fans have to plan in advance.

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]]> Saving Niagara Falls, One (Tightrope) Step At A Time Niagara Falls has long been a magnet for daredevils, but strict laws have kept them away for more than a century. That changes this Friday, when circus performer Nik Wallenda will walk a two-inch-thick wire across the giant waterfall. It's an exception officials hope will rescue tourism — and the city's economy. Sat, 09 Jun 2012 06:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/09/154634952/saving-niagra-falls-one-tightrope-step-at-a-time?ft=1&f=139600227 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/09/154634952/saving-niagra-falls-one-tightrope-step-at-a-time?ft=1&f=139600227 Niagara Falls has long been a magnet for daredevils, but strict laws have kept them away for more than a century. That changes this Friday, when circus performer Nik Wallenda will walk a two-inch-thick wire across the giant waterfall. It's an exception officials hope will rescue tourism — and the city's economy.

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]]> National Trend 'Mobs' Local Businesses With Cash In a "flash mob," hundreds of people invade a public space to do something in unison. But a "cash mob" adds a mission to that idea. All over the country, crowds of people are being organized on social media sites to invade mom-and-pop stores at a specific day and time to spend money locally. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/29/149555396/national-trend-mobs-local-businesses-with-cash?ft=1&f=139600227 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/29/149555396/national-trend-mobs-local-businesses-with-cash?ft=1&f=139600227 In a "flash mob," hundreds of people invade a public space to do something in unison. But a "cash mob" adds a mission to that idea. All over the country, crowds of people are being organized on social media sites to invade mom-and-pop stores at a specific day and time to spend money locally.

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]]> Startup Converts Plastic To Oil, And Finds A Niche Only 7 percent of plastic waste in the United States is recycled each year, according to the EPA. A startup company in Niagara Falls says it can increase that amount and reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil at the same time. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/19/147506525/startup-converts-plastic-to-oil-and-finds-a-niche?ft=1&f=139600227 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/19/147506525/startup-converts-plastic-to-oil-and-finds-a-niche?ft=1&f=139600227 Only 7 percent of plastic waste in the United States is recycled each year, according to the EPA. A startup company in Niagara Falls says it can increase that amount and reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil at the same time.

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