2012 State Council of Parks Annual Report
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Brief Memoir of the Old French Fort at Toronto
3 9004 01514902 BRIEF MEMOIR OLD FRMCH FOET AT TORONTO. BY THE REV. DR. SCADDING. 77 ; BRIEF MEMOIR OLD FRENCH FORT AT TORONTO BY THE REV. DR. SCADDING [The foundation stone of an Obelisk to mark the site of the old French fort or trading post at Toronto, was laid on the last day of the Semi-Centennial week, 1884, by the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, assisted by the Mayor of Toronto, A. Boswell, Esq., and J. B. McMurrich, Esq., Chairman of the Semi-Centennial Committee. The following paper, prepared at the request of the Committee, was read on the occasion.] The domain of the Five Nations of the Iroquois, which extended along the whole of the south side of Lake Ontario, was, for a time, regarded, in theory at least, as neutral ground, by the French of New France and the English of New England. But both French and English soon shewed a desire to obtain a foothold there ; first for the purposes of trade, and, secondly, with a view, it cannot be doubted, of ultimate possession by treaty or otherwise. By permission from the neighbouring Aborigines, La Salle, in 1679 ? erected a small stockade at the mouth of the Niagara River, to be simply a receptacle for the peltries brought down from the far West, from Michilimackinac and Detroit, by way of Lake Erie ; which stockade, by 1725 had become the strong, solid fortress which, with some enlargements, we see to-day in good order on the eastern side of the entrance to the world-famous river just named. -
S T a T E O F N E W Y O R K 3695--A 2009-2010
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 3695--A 2009-2010 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y January 28, 2009 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. KOON, McENENY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Arts and Sports Development -- recommitted to the Committee on Tour- ism, Arts and Sports Development in accordance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to the protection and management of the state park system THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 1 Section 1. Legislative findings and purpose. The legislature finds the 2 New York state parks, and natural and cultural lands under state manage- 3 ment which began with the Niagara Reservation in 1885 embrace unique, 4 superlative and significant resources. They constitute a major source of 5 pride, inspiration and enjoyment of the people of the state, and have 6 gained international recognition and acclaim. 7 Establishment of the State Council of Parks by the legislature in 1924 8 was an act that created the first unified state parks system in the 9 country. By this act and other means the legislature and the people of 10 the state have repeatedly expressed their desire that the natural and 11 cultural state park resources of the state be accorded the highest 12 degree of protection. -
Parks Attendance Summary
Parks Attendance 8/29/2012 3:37:13 PM Summary Search Criteria: Region: -All- From Date: 1/1/2011 To Date: 8/28/2011 Group By: None Park Name: -All- IsStatistical: No Category: -All- Reg Costcenter Attendance -ALL- Allegany Quaker Area 423,970 Allegany Red House Area 500,778 Lake Erie St Pk 75,666 Long Point Marina 56,030 Midway State Park 82,880 Battle Isl Golf Course 22,209 Betty And Wilbur Davis State Park 12,756 Bowman Lake St Pk 40,515 Canadarago Boat Lnch 18,903 Chenango Valley St Pk 124,247 Chittenango Fls St Pk 30,551 Clark Reservation 34,530 Delta Lake St Pk 158,574 Fort Ontario 96,717 Gilbert Lake St Pk 79,082 Glimmerglass State Park 98,066 Green Lakes State Park 633,669 1 of 8 Herkimer Home 10,744 Lorenzo 25,265 Mexico Point Boat Launch 14,201 Old Erie Canal 16,916 Oquaga State Park 24,292 Oriskany Battlefield 3,446 Pixley Falls State Park 24,124 Sandy Island Beach 33,793 Selkirk Shores 53,235 Steuben Memorial 438 Verona Beach State Park 153,719 Allan Treman Marina 115,237 Buttermilk Falls St Pk 116,327 Canadaigua Btlau Ontrio 37,866 Cayuga Lake St Pk 93,276 Chimney Bluffs 86,443 Deans Cove Boat Launch 11,572 Fair Haven St Pk 230,052 Fillmore Glen St Pk 92,150 Ganondagan 22,339 H H Spencer 24,907 Honeoye Bt Lau 26,879 Indian Hills Golf Course 19,908 Keuka Lake St Pk 69,388 Lodi Point Marina/Boat 23,237 Long Point St Pk 33,257 Newtown Battlefield 17,427 Robert H Treman St Pk 158,724 Sampson St Pk 111,203 Seneca Lake St Pk 116,517 2 of 8 Soaring Eagles Golf Course 18,511 Stony Brook St Pk 118,064 Taughannock Falls St Pk 328,376 Watkins Glen St Pk 381,218 Braddock Bay 28,247 Conesus Lake Boat Launch 18,912 Darien Lakes State Park 52,750 Durand Eastman 18,704 Genesee Valley Greenway 21,022 Hamlin Beach State Park 221,996 Irondquoit Bay Boat Lnch 27,035 Lakeside Beach St Pk 50,228 Letchworth State Park 407,606 Oak Orchard Boat Launch 4,954 Rattlesnake Point 1,699 Silver Lake 17,790 Bayard C. -
Doggin' America's Beaches
Doggin’ America’s Beaches A Traveler’s Guide To Dog-Friendly Beaches - (and those that aren’t) Doug Gelbert illustrations by Andrew Chesworth Cruden Bay Books There is always something for an active dog to look forward to at the beach... DOGGIN’ AMERICA’S BEACHES Copyright 2007 by Cruden Bay Books All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the Publisher. Cruden Bay Books PO Box 467 Montchanin, DE 19710 www.hikewithyourdog.com International Standard Book Number 978-0-9797074-4-5 “Dogs are our link to paradise...to sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace.” - Milan Kundera Ahead On The Trail Your Dog On The Atlantic Ocean Beaches 7 Your Dog On The Gulf Of Mexico Beaches 6 Your Dog On The Pacific Ocean Beaches 7 Your Dog On The Great Lakes Beaches 0 Also... Tips For Taking Your Dog To The Beach 6 Doggin’ The Chesapeake Bay 4 Introduction It is hard to imagine any place a dog is happier than at a beach. Whether running around on the sand, jumping in the water or just lying in the sun, every dog deserves a day at the beach. But all too often dog owners stopping at a sandy stretch of beach are met with signs designed to make hearts - human and canine alike - droop: NO DOGS ON BEACH. -
Risk Assessment: Asset Identification & Characterization
This Working Draft Submittal is a preliminary draft document and is not to be used as the basis for final design, construction or remedial action, or as a basis for major capital decisions. Please be advised that this document and associated deliverables have not undergone internal reviews by URS. SECTION 3b - RISK ASSESSMENT: ASSET IDENTIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION SECTION 3b - RISK ASSESSMENT: IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ASSETS Overview An inventory of geo-referenced assets in Rensselaer County has been created in order to identify and characterize property and persons potentially at risk from the identified hazards. Understanding the type and number of hazards that exist in relation to known hazard areas is an important step in the process of formulating the risk assessment and quantifying the vulnerability of the municipalities that make up Rensselaer County. For this plan, six key categories of assets have been mapped and analyzed using GIS data provided by Rensselaer County, with some additional data drawn from other public sources: 1. Improved property: This category includes all developed properties according to parcel data provided by Rensselaer County and equalization rates from the New York State Office of Real Property Services. Impacts to improved properties are presented as a percentage of each community’s total value of improvements that may be exposed to the identified hazards. 2. Emergency facilities: This category covers all facilities dedicated to the management and response of emergency or disaster situations, and includes emergency operations centers (EOCs), fire stations, police stations, ambulance stations, shelters, and hospitals. Impacts to these assets are presented by tabulating the number of each type of facility present in areas that may be exposed to the identified hazards. -
Trails in the Niagara River Greenway
Lower River Upper River The Headwaters LAKE ONTARIO 4 1 2 5 93 3 y. Pk es s PORTER Mo ert b Ro 6 7 Buffalo Ave. 7 8 1 WHEATFIELD 9 18 3 4 5 Ri NIAGARA RIVER ver Rd. LEWISTON 2 8 104 17 CITY OF NORTH 22 VILLAGE OF 190 14 LEWISTON TONAWANDA THE LANDSCAPE 1 12 15 15 16 14 16 TUSCARORA 13 CANADA 18 Parks INDIAN RESERVARION 12 17 E. Robinson KENMORE 17 21 2 GRAND ISLAND 23-26 Aqua Lane Park . 1 13 CANADA Whitehaven Rd. 27/28 34 Black Rock Canal Park. 3 11 . 30-33 20 19 Broderick Park . 3 22 er Rd40 Buffalo River Fest Park . 68 31 23 Riv 4 17 21 38 CITY OF 5 198 16 20 H Cazenovia Park* . 92 10 13 yde 37 TONAWANDA 36 290 Delaware Park* . 13 8 11,12 P 9 190 Lockport Rd. 35 265 Forest 15 27 ar Erie Basin Marina & Gardents . 65 25 k 31 26 30 Front Park* . 25 190 NIAGARA d. Baseline Rd. West Ferry East Ferry R Gallagher Beach . .. 90 28 29 WHEATFIELD r TONAWANDA 20 33 e CITY OF 34 Rd. Ward Sheridan Dr. LaSalle Park . 33 CANADA 21 e. Riv t. BUFFALO 67 Av NIAGARA FALLS 66 S . e Niaga Martin Luther King Jr. Park*. 30 r ra Falls B 22 26 30 35 36 lvd. 68 Rd wa 190 2 23 a Main y Riverside Park* . 62 25 l 31 37 38/39 Ni 27 ar 24 ag De it l South Park* . 93 41 40-54 i 33 63 65 41 KENMORE ara M 33 56 57 58-60 64 Squaw Island Park. -
1946-Token Shipment: the Story of America's War Refugee Shelter
Token Shipment The Story of Ameri~a's War RefugeeShelter UNITED STATESDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR w AR RELOC.~TIONAUTHORITY i!OY T);::ni~onUniv " Token Shipment The Story of America's War RefugeeShelter United States Department of the lnterior J. A. KRUG,Secretary War Relocation Authority D ' D. S. MYER, z;rector For sale by the Superintendentof Documents U. S. Government Printing Office, Washin~ton 25, D. C. Price 35 cents . [- . , l I . ! I TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREV«>RD.. 1 CHAPTER- I. GENESIS... .. 4 Origins.. .. 4 Preparations.. .. 8 Selection.. .. 9 Composition.. .. 13 Voyage.. .. 14 ll. EARLYDAYS AT FORT ONTARIO. .. 18 Staff. .. 18 OfficialArrival. Processing. .... .. 1920 SomeQuestions. .. 21 OpenHouse. .. 22 PolicY' . .. 23 1. Food.. .. 23 2. Housing. .. 25 3.4. MedicalClothingCare. ... 2526 5. Internal and External SecuritY'. .. 27 6. Religion.. .. 28 8.7. Education.PrivateAgencies. ... 3029 9. CommunityGovernment. .. 34 10. Refugee Employment. .. 36 11. OswegoMvisory Committee. .. 37 12. Canteen 38 Language.. : . ~. .. 38 "Protection" . .. 39 HoneyJOOon . .'. .. 39 III. THE BlEAK PERIOD. .. 41 The Work Situation. 41 Lack of Cohesion. 42 Two Tragic Events. 43 TheCompensation Issue. .. 43 . ~:'c~~c" The Psychologist. 44 The Psychiatrist. 46 Signs of Progress. .. 46 First Departure. .' 48 Redemption of the Lire. .. 49 New Health Developments. .. 49 Leisure-Time Pursuits. .. 50 School and College. .. 51 End of an Era .. .. 52 IV. 'niE FDJAL PUSH. .. 5.3 A Shift in Emphasis. .. 5.3 The Shelter Director Resigns. .. 54 Oswego Adds its Voice. .. 55 The Dickstein Committee Hearings. .. 56 Administration Changes. .. 58 Bonus System. .. 60 Private Enterprise. .. 61 The Summer: Tensions Ease. .. 62 First Repatriates. .. 64 A Residents' Committee is Formed. -
Featuring Nik Wallenda & “Grandma”
featuring Nik Wallenda & “Grandma” Welcome to the of 1 Welcome to the On behalf of all the performers, administrative staff, design team and crew, we welcome you to this very special production of the Big Apple Circus. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of a beloved New York City cultural gem that has delighted generations of families during its traditional holiday season at Lincoln Center and cities up and down the East Coast and as far west as Chicago. The 40th Anniversary celebrates the rebirth of a New York City and American cultural institution. After declaring bankruptcy in 2016, the Big Apple Circus seemed destined for extinction. Each of us in front and behind the curtain are honored to be part of this renaissance. The circus transcends all barriers bringing together children and adults of all ages, cultures and faith. For two hours, the world inside the Big Top transforms into a colorful kaleidoscope of wonder, amazement and laughter for all to of share. At the Big Apple Circus, we are committed to continuing the outreach programs so every child will have the opportunity to experience the wonder of the Circus. This year we will be expanding the number of shows adapted for children and young adults with Autism as well as those with hearing and visual challenges through our Circus of the Senses. In addition, we continue our commitment to provide children less fortunate the opportunity to attend the circus. Welcome back and enjoy the show. All of us at Big Apple Circus thank you for your support and hope you enjoy the magic and thrill of this special 40th Anniversary Show. -
Enviro-News May, 2015
Enviro-News May, 2015 Sponsored by Daemen College’s Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement and Global & Local Sustainability Program Newsletter Contents: Articles- including events, courses, local news, grants, positions Upcoming Activities Tips to Help the Environment; Lesley Haynes’ column Volunteer opportunities, recycling, CSAs and farms, organization links Articles: Idea Summit Hosted by One Region Forward Celebrate how citizens are creating sustainable change across our region. Participants in the Citizen Planning School offered by One Region Forward will present their ideas on Saturday, May 2 from 10am to noon at Sugar City (1239 Niagara St., Buffalo). Register One idea is the East Parade Circle Beautification Pilot Project which supports future community investment through environmentally sustainable community-based beautification efforts. These efforts aim to improve the built environment while creating socially and culturally relevant places that improve the perception of place on Buffalo’s East Side. Through investment in the built environment and in the people who live, work and play in there, we can attract private investments to turn the tide of economic decline in the neighborhood. A video of this project is viewable at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quwSpmsIQFc May Clothing Drive Clean out your closets and drop off your used textiles at sites around Western New York on May 2. Materials do not have to be in usable condition and will be recycled or reused. Sites will accept clothing, shoes, bedding and pillows, towels, curtains, throw-rugs, purses, belts, backpacks, stuffed animals and dolls. For a complete list of sites, see EARTH DAY in May 2015.pdf. -
Historical Pathway Through the 59Th Senate District
Your Historical Pathway Through the 59th Senate District New York State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway Historic Pathways Of the 59th Senate District estern New York is rich in historical tradition Wand you’re invited to learn about our area’s past, present, and future. From the natural beauty of our State Parks to the architecture created by early settlers, there is something to explore and discover around every corner. Learn about the local people who made history, including former President Millard Fillmore, by touring their homes and where they worked. So what are you waiting for? Come explore our rich local history and experience for yourself the many great sites in the 59th Senate District. Millard Fillmore House Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad Station Roycroft Campus Millard Fillmore House ERIE COUNTY Springville Station D, F, H, K, L, V, W, X, AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, GG, HH, PP, QQ O, Q T, Z, FF, LL ERIE R, U COUNTY Y J JJ S, MM C, RR II, KK E, G, M, N, P NN, OO A. Aurora Historical Museum D. Bruce-Briggs Brick Block ERIE 300 Gleed Avenue 5483 Broadway East Aurora, NY 14052 Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 652-4735 Bruce-Briggs Brick Block is a historic COUNTY The Aurora Historical Society was founded rowhouse block which incorporates both Greek Revival and Italianate style decorative A Aurora Historical Museum in 1951 by a group who recognized the B Baker Memorial Methodist importance of preserving our past for the details and is considered to be a mid-19th Episcopal Church enlightenment and enrichment of future century brick structure unique in WNY. -
The Man Who Walks on Air Last Year He Became the First Person in History to Walk a Tightrope Directly Over Niagara Falls
Nik Wallenda—Scion of the Wallenda Dynasty of Daredevils The Man Who Walks On Air Last year he became the first person in history to walk a tightrope directly over Niagara Falls. A few weeks ago he became the first man to grace a highwire above the dizzying drop of the Grand Canyon. Now he is planning to walk from the Empire State Building to the Chrysler Building, covering nine city blocks high above the busy streets of Manhattan. Nik Wallenda has made himself famous as funambulist par excellence with his tightrope walks over the most frightening spots around the world. He knows that some of his predecessors were killed in the attempt, yet he is convinced that he is destined to die a natural death. - Aviva Sternfeld 30 | ZMAN • September 2013 ZMAN • Elul 5773 | 31 aredevils may be motivated by fame courage” in the early 1920s, Karl Wallenda or money. Some are drawn to the quickly applied for the job. Dthrill of taking on a dangerous chal- The job involved performing together lenge. Nik Wallenda argues that he belongs with another stuntman named Louis to none of those categories. He dislikes the Weitzman. As Weitzman’s assistant, he term “daredevil” altogether. Wallenda points was to follow Weitzman on a tightrope and out that he invests tremendous effort before do a handstand on Weitzman’s hands in Karl Wallenda, patriarch of the Flying Wallendas, at work above London. each performance to ensure that he is not the middle of the tightrope. Working with risking his life. He trains continuously and Weitzman, Karl Wallenda perfected the art tests all of his equipment faithfully. -
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lifestyle TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FEATURES Daredevil Nik Wallenda walks a tightrope between buildings in Chicago, Illinois. — AP/AFP photos Two of his previous televised tightrope walks - over the brink of Niagara Falls in 2012 and across the Little Colorado River Gorge in 2013 - drew about 13 million viewers each. The Discovery Channel hopes to capture an elusive real-time audience in the DVR era. The network plans to keep the almost-live telecast of Wallenda’s progress on viewers’ TV screens even during the commer- cials, using a “double box” that will show advertisements and Wallenda simultaneously. The Marina City towers have been on screens - Steve McQueen chased a fugitive around the west tower’s corkscrew parking ramp in “The Hunter” - and graced the album cover of Wilco’s 2002 “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.” Once-in-a-lifetime Hours before the tightrope walk, Scott Jensen of Schaumburg, a Chicago suburb, waited to watch the spec- tacle with his 15-year-old son, Matthew, and Matthew’s friend Tommy Demaret, also 15. They were bundled up and eating sandwiches while seated on a concrete planter with a nearly straight-overhead view of the high wire. “I think anybody who does something like this is crazy and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it,” Scott Jensen said. Cynthia Garner traveled 90 miles from Belvidere, Illinois, with her husband Johnny. he tightrope is waiting for Nik Wallenda in Chicago. blindfolded between the two Marina City towers - Chicago “I’m scared of heights,” Garner said looking up at the The 35-year-old high-wire artist - great-grandson of landmarks with Hollywood credits.