Buffalo Main Lighthouse
The history of lighthouses in Western New York extends far back into colonial days when the French maintained temporary beacons around Fort Niagara. In those days, Buffalo was only a fledgling village still contained within Native American territory. The first substantial lights on the Great Lakes were of Canadian make, but tides of immigration and commerce soon necessitated towers on the American side of the border as well. In 1805, the young United States Congress made the village of Buffalo a port of entry, recognizing the importance of the merging point of Lake Erie with the Niagara River. The New York legislature followed up this declaration six years later with a proposal to acquire land for a lighthouse. This ambitious plan was temporarily thwarted by the War of 1812, during which the British torched the village of Buffalo.
There is some dispute over whether the title of first American lighthouse on the Great Lakes should be attributed to the early tower at Buffalo, New York or one at Erie, Pennsylvania. Congress allocated $17,000 on March 3, 1817 for the construction of the two lighthouses, and they both commenced operation the following year. Oliver Forward, collector of the port of Buffalo, paid $351.50 for a piece of land near the mouth of Buffalo Creek in 1817 to serve as the site for a lighthouse.
Buffalo Lighthouse, a sloping conical tower, was erected in a mere 221 days. Near the lighthouse, a stone breakwater was extended into the lake to enlarge and protect the city’s harbor. Mother Nature opposed this extension with severe storms, and Buffalonians were often obliged to leave their beds in the middle of the night to repair storm damage to the incomplete pier.
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Governor Cuomo Commits $10 Million for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Buffalo
October 20, 2019 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $10 million for two signature features of what will be the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in Buffalo. New York State will help fund a pedestrian bridge to replace the current Hudson Street Bridge and a lagoon, which will create access to the lake’s edge in the park. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park will be located at the current site of LaSalle Park, the City of Buffalo’s largest waterfront park. For years, the City of Buffalo and the community have envisioned something greater for LaSalle Park. With the support of New York State and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr, Foundation, which previously committed $50 million toward the park, the park’s potential will come to fruition.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo prepared for WNY opioids crisis
With the rising opioids epidemic in Western New York the U.S. Coast Guard Buffalo Sector is worried about boaters using on the water. We are worried about public safety for boaters out on the water and always for the stand point of our officers responding to any overdoses that might occur , Lieutenant Junior Grade, Thomas Bower with U.S. Coast Guard Buffalo Sector said.
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Rescue 21, Buffalo NY Part 1/3
Rear Adm. Michael N. Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, speaks during a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y. The US Coast Guard officially accepted the Rescue 21 program on Aug. 22, 2012. Rescue 21 is the Coast Guard's advanced command, control and direction finding communications system, and by harnessing this state-of-the-market technology the Coast Guard can execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency.
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HISTORICAL PLACES OF NEW YORK STATE,U S A IN GOOGLE EARTH PART THREE ( 3/3 )
HISTORICAL PLACES OF NEW YORK STATE,U S A PART THREE (3/3)
1. CASTLE TICONDEROGA,ESSEX 43°50'30.55N 73°23'15.02W
2. ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL,BROOKLYN 40°43'10.16N 73°57'12.34W
3. EGG CENTER ARTS,ALBANY 42°39'1.98N 73°45'30.51W
4. ST.JEAN BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH,NEW YORK CITY 40°46'21.10N 73°57'36.31W
5. CHITTENANGO FALLS,CAZENOVIA 42°58'42.90N 75°50'29.38W
6. BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART,BROOKLYN 40°40'15.48N 73°57'49.94W
7. MONTAUK POINT LIGHTHOUSE,MONTAUK 41° 4'15.94N 71°51'25.41W
8. PRISON SHIP MARTYRS MONUMENT,BROOKLYN 40°41'30.52N 73°58'31.89W
9. ST.ADALBERTS BASILICA,BUFFALO 42°53'51.99N 78°49'52.95W
10. THE DAKOTA,NEW YORK CITY 40°46'36.50N 73°58'34.17W
11. NIAGARA FALLS 43° 4'54.19N 79° 4'13.50W
12. ST.VARTAN ARMENIAN CATHEDRAL,NEW YORK CITY 40°44'42.31N 73°58'30.99W
13. HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY,WARREN 42°55'38.20N 74°56'4.59W
14. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART,BOWERY 40°43'20.30N 73°59'34.58W
15. ITHACA FALLS,ITHACA 42°27'10.02N 76°29'29.88W
16. BELVEDERE CASTLE,NEW YORK CITY 40°46'45.75N 73°58'8.25W
17. ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL,SYRACUSE 43° 2'48.67N 76° 8'59.30W
18. WASHINGTON SQUARE ARCH,NEW YORK CITY 40°43'52.67N 73°59'49.15W
19. ST.JOHN CHURCH,SCHENECTADY 42°48'51.40N 73°55'54.34W
20. MUSEUM OF CITY,NEW YORK CITY 40°47'32.69N 73°57'6.77W
21. ST.LOUIS CHURCH,BUFFALO 42°53'44.39N 78°52'18.62W
22. NEW YORK CITY HALL,NEW YORK CITY 40°42'45.97N 74° 0'21.36W
23. CASTLE STANWIX,ROME 43°12'38.13N 75°27'18.81W
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Getting ready for a pop-up sale at Stitch Buffalo
Dawne Hoeg created Stitch Buffalo five year ago. It's a special, non-profit workshop where refugee women can make and sell their hand-made creations. Dawne provides the ladies with materials as well as instruction. There are a number of languages spoken here which can make it tricky. Dawne says it's a lot of hand gestures, charades. we have the common denominator of creating something beautiful. The gift shop is filled with a colorful collection of the women's creations. There will be a pop-up sale here on February 2nd. You can find Stitch Buffalo at 1215 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY and there is more information at their web site
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Rescue 21, Buffalo NY Part 3/3
Rear Adm. Michael N. Parks, commander of the 9th Coast Guard District, speaks during a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, N.Y. The US Coast Guard officially accepted the Rescue 21 program on Aug. 22, 2012. Rescue 21 is the Coast Guard's advanced command, control and direction finding communications system, and by harnessing this state-of-the-market technology the Coast Guard can execute its search and rescue missions with greater agility and efficiency.