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'Aggressive Panhandling' banned in Niagara Falls

The city of Niagara Falls is cracking down on panhandlers.
Niagara Falls City Hall (Photo: WGRZ)

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Panhandlers beware, the city of Niagara Falls is cracking down on the act.

The city council passed a bill on Wednesday night that would fine 'aggressive panhandlers' $250 and could lead to 15 days in jail.

Niagara Falls Police Chief Brian DalPorto said beggars have become a big problem in the Cataract City and something needed to be done to keep tourists from being repeatedly pressured to give them money.

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