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Niagara Falls, NY - City leaders will join Todd Vaarwerk, Director of Public Policy for Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC), center, for a ceremonial groundbreaking on renovations and improvements to the Hyde Park Centennial Shelter in line with the standards set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Press Release:
Niagara Falls, N.Y. - On Thursday, June 22 at 1 PM, city leaders will join Todd Vaarwerk, Director of Public Policy for Independent Living of Niagara County (ILNC) for a ceremonial groundbreaking on renovations and improvements to the Hyde Park Centennial Shelter in line with the standards set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The groundbreaking is set to coincide with ILNC’s Disability Pride Niagara Olmstead Family Picnic, held annually at the site. The announcement comes as a result of strong partnership with ILNC and the creation of Mayor Paul Dyster’s ADA Taskforce, formed to ensure accessibility for all residents and visitors to the City of Niagara Falls.
In addition to ADA compliant sidewalks on streets paved as part of the city’s paving initiative, last year Mayor Dyster announced several additional improvements throughout the City of Niagara Falls including:
Jayne Park Walking Trail - installation of ADA compliant crosswalks
Hyde Park Bocce Courts - installation of ADA compliant sidewalks from park lots to courts
John Duke Senior Center - handrails along sidewalks to the handicap entrance
WHEN: TODAY
1 PM
WHERE: Hyde Park Centennial Shelter
(Robbins Drive, next to Ice Pavilion)