From the April 1st Niagara Gazette "New York state enlists in War of !812 efforts" by Don Glynn.
The state finally agreed to help communities commemorate the War of 1812. Two years ago, Governor Dan Peterson, citing financial problems vetoed a proposal to create a War of 1812 commission to market and promote the bicentennial.
Current Governor Andrew Cuomo also said there were no funds available.
Lewiston, a major area for U.S. invasions of Canada was looking for help and funds. The state has now provided $450,000. That's just a fraction of what is needed, but better than nothing. Earlier in 2012, Niagara County awarded a $37,000 grant to Old Fort Niagara. The county gave another $37,000 to the Lewiston Historical Society.
these amounts pale next to the $25 million Maryland is considering budgeting. Canada has $29 million available.
New York getting On Board...A Little, Anyway. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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