Lighthouses In NY

[Matt]

excellent!

[cbobcat49]

http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communi ... 598232.ece

Site near lighthouse due to become a new park

About seven acres of land near the historic Buffalo Lighthouse should be-come a new Erie County park soon, County Executive Chris Collins announced Monday.

Meanwhile, Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, joined representatives from the U. S. Coast Guard, the Buffalo Lighthouse Association and the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. to celebrate the completion of Phase I of a $6.1 million federal project to improve public access to the waterfront adjacent to the lighthouse. Benches, lighting and security fencing were installed.

County management of the area known as “the grove” is expected to begin in November, after an agreement is signed for the Coast Guard to turn the property over to the county and the County Legislature approves. The Lighthouse Association will continue to manage the lighthouse.

“Our plan for this space next year will be to improve the basic appearance of the property, as well as add safety fencing, benches, picnic tables and swings,” said Parks Commissioner Jim Hornung.

Hornung also plans to clear trees and weeds along the water and build a comfort station with restrooms and a warming station. He said money for the park will come from an increase in the parks allocation in the 2012 county budget and possible Niagara River Greenway funding.

[Matt]

It's a great idea. Lighthouses are a huge draw, and if Buffalo wants to make its waterfront a nice attraction, they need to start with the lighthouse.

[americanhero]

30 Mile Point Lighthouse, Golden Hill SP

[ApproachingLight]

patriotic capture of a classic!

[Matt]

great pic!