Robert Moses Parkway
Niagara Falls is one of America’s national treasures, drawing millions of visitors each year, but with the construction of the Robert Moses Parkway in the 1960s the New York Power Authority created both economic and physical barriers to Niagara Falls and arguably the greatest waterfront in the world. Almost immediately after assuming representation of the City of Niagara Falls in 2013, Brian called for removal of the parkway – a project which will soon be underway. Brian has long believed that removal of the parkway is essential to creating new access to the water’s edge and creating the potential for economic transformation of the region.
More on Robert Moses Parkway
Jan 28, 2014
Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded action by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees to approve $2 million toward a project to remove portions of the Robert Moses Parkway in Niagara Falls.
Jun 7, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by Niagara County resident Mrs. Mamie Simonson, whose home was taken against her will by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in 1959 and demolished in preparation for construction of the Robert Moses Parkway. Mrs. Simonson provided a first-hand account of the extent of NYPA’s involvement with the Parkway and further evidence of the destructive impact NYPA’s parkway put on local residents then and still today.
May 8, 2013
Press Release
In January Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) first kicked off an effort to help the City of Niagara Falls reclaim its waterfront by laying out an argument for the New York Power Authority to fully fund removal of the Robert Moses Parkway. In a statement released yesterday Higgins reiterated his position, detailing how NYPA has the responsibility and capacity to fund the project.
May 7, 2013
Press Release
The Robert Moses Parkway is a physical and economic barrier to reconnecting Niagara Falls with its waterfront and the State’s commitment of action on this project is momentous and long-awaited. Niagara Falls is a majestic national treasure, deserving of serious attention and a redefined welcome mat for the millions of visitors is critical to our region’s future.