Schumer: Falls State Park a top priority

NIAGARA FALLS, NY - 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.

"The Niagara Falls State Park can be and should be the crown jewel of our state parks system," said Schumer. "It should be as majestic and breath-taking as the falls for which it's named."

The Senator's letter follows a New York Times report which illustrated the discrepancy between facilities on the Canadian side and the American side of Niagara Falls. The state park is suffering from worn-out pathways and rialings as well as failing sewer, water, drainage and electrical systems.