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  1. 300miles

    2 ratings12345
    May 24th, 21:23

    name it "Nude Beach" and see if anyone takes the bait. :)

  2. allfit

    1 ratings12345
    May 24th, 22:48

    My list of potential beach names:

    - Bureaucracy beach

    - Brown's bluff

    - Seriously! There's a beach here.

    - Amherst doesn't have one of these!

  3. rb66

    2 ratings12345
    May 26th, 17:11

    Blizzard Beach

  4. GDC

    3 ratings12345
    May 25th, 01:29

    I'm fine with the "Erie Basin Beach". Would be easier to tell people where it is.

  5. chris_h_23

    1 ratings12345
    May 25th, 21:00

    There sure were a lot of people down at new beach today enjoying themselves. It's good to see so many people taking advantage of what the area has to offer.

  6. magnum

    1 ratings12345
    May 24th, 22:37

    Glad to see all the excitement over beaches, sad it took Buffalo so long to realize this. Now lets get that beach going by the Coast Guard Light house. The water is cleaner, calmer and out of the shipping lane. We probably could swim there.

  7. Laird3rd

    2 ratings12345
    May 25th, 21:45

    Tons of people down there today building sand castles. We should have a sand castle contest later in the summer. Erie basin also needs to have canoe or paddle boat rentals , so people can get out on to the water if they don't own a boat.

  8. MJWorthington

    4 ratings12345
    May 24th, 20:38

    What's wrong with "Erie Basin Beach"? It would make it just that much easier to find.

  9. pier1sailing

    2 ratings12345
    May 25th, 08:55

    Thank you Newell for a great initiative! Emerald Beach sounds great,

    Let's aim for the next project,remember, a wise man always keep himself in the back ground as the politicians congratulate themselves for implementing ideas and energy coming from the people/constituents, we all know who that "someone "is

  10. jstraubinger

    2 ratings12345
    May 24th, 23:31

    How about Nussbaumer Point since you played a large role in the beach's creation?

  11. sb16

    2 ratings12345
    May 24th, 22:48

    I think they should get some local sponsorship and call it..

    Shark Beach

  12. BuffaloBloviator

    6 ratings12345
    May 24th, 23:39

    I have been planning on asking Brian Davis to bring up a resolution to name it Newell Beach. Jstraubinger is right. Without Newell's suggestion to Brian Davis, that beach would not exist today. I noticed that in today's News, the story said that it all started when "someone" suggested to Brian Davis that the beach should become utilized.

    I suggest that as many of us as possible contact city council members as well as Mayor Brown and explain why Newell Beach would be the most appropriate name.

  13. gaustad

    1 ratings12345
    May 27th, 22:32

    out of gas beach

  14. BUF

    1 ratings12345
    May 28th, 19:53

    James Griffin Memorial Beach Pretty sure he had a little something to do with the beach being there in the first place.

  15. funwow01

    4 ratings12345
    May 25th, 08:20

    You could call it "horrible tragic death beach" and acknowledge the fact that eventually, most likely sooner than later, someone is going to ignore the no swimming sign and drown...

  16. anthonycapone

    1 ratings12345
    May 25th, 11:52

    i think its only natural that we name it city beach , in fact , ive already been calling it that for 3 weeks now . Yes , i think ill go down to "City" beach in a little while , because "City" beach is where its at !

  17. bfotk

    3 ratings12345
    May 25th, 08:57

    Without question it must be named Darling Daughter Beach. This assertion is based on the traditional bit of doggerel below.

    Mother may I go out to swim, Yes my darling daughter, Hang your clothes on a hickory limb, But don't go near the water.

  18. Joshua

    0 ratings12345
    May 24th, 20:43

    Buffalo Beach

  19. ecogeo

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    May 27th, 12:59

    I checked out the beach yesterday. It's very cool and the whole area is starting to take shape and become a hangout for all ages. To me it will always be "Deadly Current Beach." Those signs are crazy overkill, but it would be hard to say that you were not warned. The waves must have been 2 or 3 inches high, therefore, "Pacific Beach" would also be a fitting name.

  20. impressingagent

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    May 29th, 13:02

    angry beach

  21. sbrof

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    May 27th, 09:14

    PCBeach (j/k) couldn't help myself..

    I think City Beach is nice because it reflects the fact that it is is downtown. Buffalo Beach would be an obvious options also but then what happens if Times Beach or the Bell Slip Beach ever get attention. Maybe being in downtown also anchors it as Buffalo Beach better than others might. Whatever the name is it should help locate the beach in people's mind. It should be obvious and reflective of place. Leave our names or politicians or famous people that no one really knows... They only confuse people.

  22. hamp

    0 ratings12345
    May 26th, 22:00

    Basinette.

  23. mybuffalo

    0 ratings12345
    May 24th, 20:42

    alliteration Byron Brown Beach, Broggins Beach (brown+ higgins)

  24. Matthewjohnp

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    May 27th, 21:55

    Beruit Beach

  25. dagner

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    May 24th, 21:35

    300 miles: LOL. Thanks!

  26. hank023

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    May 24th, 21:04

    Driftwood Beach Break wall Beach

  27. r129

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    May 27th, 08:41

    I'm not so sure that Times Beach II would be a good name. Times Beach is also the name of the now-demolished town in Missouri that was an even larger toxic disaster than Love Canal.

  28. parkstreetwoman

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    May 24th, 23:24

    Bacteria Beach? Just kidding -- LOVE the new beach!!!

  29. fredrico

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    May 27th, 12:09

    Basin Beach

  30. MRodgers

    0 ratings12345
    May 28th, 21:38

    Marina Beach - simple but descriptive of the location.

  31. bison716

    0 ratings12345
    May 27th, 13:29

    CASEY BEACH. Give credit where credit is due.

  32. linksfiend

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    May 28th, 11:26

    Hah! Basinette. I like it! Reflective of its' small size and proximity Erie Basin Marina.

  33. sonyactivision

    0 ratings12345
    May 27th, 21:56

    Oreboat Beach.

  34. PaulBuffalo

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    May 24th, 20:32

    Basin Beach?

  35. sonyactivision

    0 ratings12345
    May 28th, 00:37

    "Dude, Where's My Thong?" Beach.

  36. chris_h_23

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    May 26th, 12:15

    Laird3rd - I think that paddle boat or canoe rentals is an awesome idea! I don't know why something like this couldn't happen? It's nice to see people thinking outside the box!

  37. mpowers

    0 ratings12345
    May 28th, 16:23

    Son of a...

  38. JimOstrowski

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    May 26th, 12:33

    ditto--Buffalo Beach. It's an oxymoron to people from elsewhere and that's good.

  39. joey

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    May 24th, 20:32

    OK..I just had say it....BROWNS' BAY!!

  40. Deliking

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    May 29th, 04:10

    The most positive comment that comes to mind, is not overwhelmed.

  41. showmede

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    May 26th, 19:49

    Years ago there was a beach not far from this one called Times Beach. I don't know what the origin is, but I can remember a lot of good times there. It's funny, but there was no life guard on duty there either, but back then we all swam anyway. Mother's sat under umbrellas, kids made sand castles and dad's washed their cars. It was at the foot of Michigan avenue. Times Beach II is my vote.

  42. Kip

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    May 30th, 13:54

    Driftwater Beach

    Driftwood Beach

    Correct me if I am wonrg but wasnt there a ton of drfit wood and rocks there prior to opeing the area up?