Robert Moses Parkway

Robert Moses Parkway

$3.5 Million Awarded to Further the Demise of the Robert Moses Parkway

The state of New York this week took another step toward removing two miles of the Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly known as the Robert Moses Parkway).

December 22, 2016 - Governor Andrew M Cuomo

Robert Moses Parkway

What's In a Name? Not Robert Moses

Local officials in the area of Niagara Falls in New York say the name Robert Moses is a detriment to the local tourism industry—so they're removing his name from a local parkway.

March 23, 2016 - Politico New York

Robert Moses State Parkway

In Fitting Finale, NY Will Tear Down Robert Moses Parkway

From Niagara Falls comes news that the State of New York will rip out a two-mile stretch of the Robert Moses Parkway, which has divided city residents from the scenic Niagara Gorge for a half-century.

February 21, 2013 - The Buffalo News

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