Future brightening for Falls State Park
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 a much brighter picture than we’ve had in years,” regional State Parks Director Mark W. Thomas said Thursday of the Western system. “It’s not just hopeful thinking or wishful thinking. I think the worst of the days are behind us, and we can start a rebuilding phase.”
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Caution needed at the falls
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 Sen. George D. Maziarz of Newfane directs the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to allow Wallenda to anchor one end of his wire on Goat Island in Niagara Falls State Park. He still needs Canadian approval for the other end of the wire.
While Wallenda may have the “unconditional support” of Niagara Falls, Ont., Mayor Jim Diodati and Ontario Parliament member Kim Craitor, he still needs the approval of the Niagara Parks Commission.
The argument for allowing this stunt is simple: It would boost tourism to the falls. The stunt itself would draw thou-sands to the falls, and news coverage of the event would provide free publicity around the world.
Wallenda proposes to be a a modern-day version of the “Great Blondin” a century and a half after that daredevil’s tightrope walks across the gorge. In this age of 24-hour news channels and viral YouTube videos, the images would be projected worldwide.
In addition, Wallenda’s inevitable tour of the morning and late-night talk shows would add to the hype.
The arguments against Wallenda are many, starting with the question of whether such a publicity stunt diminishes the grandeur of one of the wonders of the world.
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Niagara Falls State Park attraction admission scam leads to arrests
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 the New York State Police.
Park Police investigators said they discovered an organized ring of individuals that were stealing Discovery Pass tickets.
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Niagara Falls State Park getting upgrades after critical NY Times article
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 of Niagara Falls.
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State Parks Commissioner Outlines Niagara Falls State Park Improvement Plans
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 to revitalizing New York’s economy, and Niagara Falls State Park is a critical part of the economic future of Western New York,” Harvey said. “The facilities at Niagara Falls State Park need to match the expectations of 8 million visitors coming from around the globe each year to see the iconic falls. State Parks staff takes great pride in the park and we will dedicate ourselves to improving and enhancing the facilities that complement the falls.”
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Schumer: Falls State Park a top priority
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 boost tourism and economic development in the Niagara Falls area.
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Rediscover the falls in spring
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 time of year.
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Rediscover the falls in spring
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 time of year.
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Falls State Park parade celebration
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Dedication to mark Falls park’s anniversary
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 main park.
Ash will be joined by relatives of Thomas V. Welch, who was the first superintendent of the state park, for the 1:30 p. m. ceremony.
July 15, 1885, was the date on which then-Gov. David B. Hill officially opened the park to the public. Once privately owned, the park property had become a state reservation in April 1885 when Hill signed the necessary bond issue.
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