Niagara Falls City Council approves settlement with NFR, clears path for construction of new arena and possibly a data center

Niagara Falls City Council approves settlement with NFR, clears path for construction of new arena and possibly a data center

News ClipWGRZ·Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY·6/4/2026

The Niagara Falls City Council approved a settlement with Niagara Falls Redevelopment, LLC, concluding years of litigation. This decision clears the way for the construction of a new arena and potentially a data center on vacant property.

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The Niagara Falls City Council has formally approved a significant settlement with Niagara Falls Redevelopment, LLC (NFR), concluding extensive litigation that spanned several years. This legal agreement resolves disputes over vacant property owned by NFR.

The council's decision is a pivotal step, as it clears the path for future development on the disputed land. This includes the planned construction of a new arena and opens up the possibility for a data center project to proceed in Niagara Falls, New York.