Hometown News: Water Emergency in Falls

An emergency water advisory is in effect in Niagara Falls after a World War Two-era water main broke last night, forcing the overnight evacuation of from homes along 56th Street. Residents were taken to John Duke Center on Hyde Park Boulevard, and gas was shut off to the area as a safety measure. The break occurred around 9:30 last night, and was still being repaired this morning. Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster is asking residents not to use water.