WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo had a report (including video) on an upcoming rally to try to save the NY State Parks system. Wednesday in Albany, a rally to save the state parks from the budget ax. Residents and state leaders will hold a rally to protest cuts in the governor’s budget, which could mean…
From the Buffalo News: State legislators from the Assembly and Senate and from both sides of the political aisle were quick over the weekend to criticize the proposed closing of state parks and historic sites as part of Gov. David A. Paterson’s effort to close an anticipated budget gap of $8.2 billion in the fiscal…
From the Niagara Gazette: City tourism officials expressed support on Monday for a tentative plan to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the opening of Niagara Falls State Park with a July parade through the downtown area. Members of the Niagara Falls Tourism Advisory Board endorsed the concept of the city celebration parade, which is being…
From the Niagara Gazette: The recent record snowfalls and frigid temperatures have delayed the installation of a free outdoor ice skating rink, set to open in DeVeaux Woods State Park. New York State Park spokesperson Angela Berti said workers removed more than 18 inches of snow Wednesday in an effort to refill the rink with…