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New York Politicians Try To Dissolve Peace Bridge Authority

Rob Banks — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:51:03 +0000

Assemblyman Sean Ryan and State Senator Mark Grisanti just want to get rid of the Peace Bridge Authority. They realize the importance of the exchange between the United States and Buffalo, but it’s not always easy getting across the border, and the hassle scares visitors away from coming over to Buffalo. “We know the trade [...]

New Peace Bridge 'No Idling' Policy

Wendy Lynn — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:18:48 +0000

I’m getting ready to head in to Canada to drive home to Michigan for my dad’s 80th Birthday party tomorrow. I would normally take the rainbow bridge but because I’m leaving from work it looks like it will be the peace bridge. Have you heard about the peace bridges new ‘no idling’ policy? Under the policy, any vehicle that stops on one of the plazas (U.S and Canadian plazas) for shopping at the duty free stores etc.

Peace Bridge Expansion Almost Underway

Dale Mussen — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:00:20 +0000

After more than 10 years of debate the Peace Bridge expansion project may finally be getting off the ground. It calls for a larger Customs plaza on this side of the border. The problem has been the acquisition of 8 homes next to the Peace Bridge property. Seven homes have been acquired and crews are ready to demolish them. Preservation groups want to somehow save one of the houses – the Wilkeson House that dates back to 1863 and is on the city’s historic registry.