Niagara Falls State Park To Get $17M Upgrade
New York’s Niagara Falls State Park will get $17 million in state funds for a series of upgrades designed to restore and improve the busy tourist destination.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the funding on Thursday. The Democratic governor also says the state will rename Robert Moses Parkway the Niagara Scenic Parkway.
The parkway is being refashioned to create more waterfront green space and walking trails to make better use of the scenic area.
The $17 million will help pay for improvements at major falls viewing areas. The first, Terrapin Point, is set to reopen this summer.
Overall the state is setting aside $70 million for work near the falls.
Niagara& Falls State Park is the nation’s oldest state park and sees more than 8 million visitors each year.
This article appeared in print on page 5 of edition of Hamodia.
To Read The Full Story
Are you already a subscriber?
Click "Sign In" to log in!
Become a Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Become a Print + Web Subscriber
Click “Subscribe” below to begin the process of becoming a new subscriber.
Renew Print + Web Subscription
Click “Renew Subscription” below to begin the process of renewing your subscription.
