Hon. Thomas P. DiNapoli
Office of the State Comptroller
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Dear Comptroller DiNapoli,
Since its maiden voyage in 1846, the Maid of the Mist has provided tourists from around the world with an unparalleled, exhilarating view of Niagara Falls. Last December, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined the owners the Maid of the Mist, the family of James V. Glynn, to sign an agreement for construction of a drydock on the New York side of the Falls that will allow this iconic attraction to continue for years to come.
As you may know, there is a legal challenge to the agreement. We reject claims that the deal was improper – such claims are being made by an entity that does not and would not have a similar commitment to the well- being of Western New York.
The Maid of the Mist is one of the oldest tourist attractions in North America, one of the oldest in Western New York and is a lynch-pin in the all-important local tourism industry. Locally owned, the Maid of the Mist provides local jobs and has a significant impact on the operations of many businesses in and around Niagara Falls.
We, the undersigned, are in full support of Governor Cuomo and the Maid of the Mist Corp., and ask that you join us in ensuring the continuity of service that is vital to the economy of Niagara Falls, Western New York and New York State.
Sincerely,
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Christopher Stoianoff
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