Buffalo's Other Waterfront: A Conference
Last year Assemblyman Sam Hoyt and a group of waterfront activists spent a day biking the shores of Lake Erie. This summer Sam organized another waterfront bike tour to hi-light some of the progress being made from Broderick Park to Tow Path Park.
The point of the ride was also aimed at defining the future of the land, and how it can best be used. I asked Sam what the objective of the conference was and he answered, "To learn about all the great things that are happening on Buffalo's other waterfront. For years there have been missed opportunities, and we want to show that there are incredible projects that are waiting to be moved forward. I would like to see those people involved in the projects... the coordinators and the volunteers... to become familiar with the groups that have the potential to fund the projects. We're going to explain the projects that many people might not be aware of... like the Sunset Promenade Park. The conference is co-sponsored by Riverkeeper."
The conference will be held on Saturday, November 17 from 9am to 12pm at the Buffalo Yacht Club (photo), located at 1 Porter Avenue. Please contact Teresa at 716-885-9630 to RSVP. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
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kahawa
FYI, Assemblyman Sam Hoyt sold out and stood alongside Congressman Higgins to support the NYSDOT plan for the Southtowns Connector. Very disappointing.
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neal1919
the bike path is all well and good - but can someone please take the time (and responsibility) to keep the path clean. Broken glass, tree leaves, rocks etc liter the path from downtown right through Tonawanda. I ride the path all the time and have 5 flat tires since July (I keep a daily list of my rides) - The county is in charge and refuses to do anything. Sam Hoyt and Jesse (don't remember his last name) - had their picture in the paper recently announcing the opening of the path extension near Niagara and Tonawanda Sts - maybe Sam should bring a broom and spend some time cleaning. If this way a road for cars the complaints would be coming in droves.
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