From the Associated Press (via WGRZ Channel 2 or Syracuse.com): The $132 billion state budget approved by the Legislature late last month includes $89 million in New York Works capital projects for the state-run system of 178 parks and 35 historic sites. The funding breakdown released earlier this month includes: — $25 million for Niagara…
From the Buffalo News: Months after it was criticized as “shabby” and underfunded, Niagara Falls State Park and other regional state parks are getting new attention from the state. The relief comes in the form of equipment upgrades and money for promotions and hires, as well as new capital projects to follow current upgrades. “It’s…
From the Buffalo News: This newspaper is not in favor of stunts that put both the daredevil and rescuers in danger. So we hope that the governor and State Legislature thought it through thoroughly before giving the green light to Nik Wallenda’s plan to walk a wire across Niagara Falls. The legislation sponsored by Republican…
From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: New York State Park Police have charged six people in connection with a scam that involved the theft and re-sale of tickets from both the Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist attractions. Their arrests were announced on Friday after an investigation that included assistance from…
From an Associated Press article seen on Yahoo! News Canada: Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the U.S., is getting some special attention after its condition was criticized in a recent New York Times article. State parks officials say they’re launching a three-part plan to improve the 126-year-old park along the brink…
From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey on Tuesday outlined a three-part plan to ensure that Niagara Falls State Park offers a welcoming and attractive visitor experience that matches the natural beauty of the Niagara River falls and gorge. “Governor Cuomo’s administration is fully committed…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Niagara Falls Heritage Ara Commission to aggessively work to restore and rejuvenate the Niagara Falls State Park. Recent reports illustrated the run-down condition of the park which Senator Schumer says needs to be a top priority. The park needs a plan to…
From the Buffalo News: As we reawaken to spring and remember all the things we can do outside while wearing lighter clothes—and maybe even sunglasses—one activity still feels a couple of months away: A day trip to our own international tourist attraction. Think again. Niagara Falls State Park can be a treat to visit any…
The Buffalo News has some pictures from the Niagara Falls State Park 125th Anniversary parade…
From the Buffalo News: The yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls State Park — the oldest state park in the nation — will reach a climax on Thursday when State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash dedicates Heritage Park, a refurbished “pocket park” at Main Street and the Robert Moses Parkway, just outside the…