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Grand Island, NY - Map. Located in western New York State (WNY), this 40 square mile Island is situated in the upper Niagara River between Lake Erie (City of Buffalo) and the mighty Niagara Falls (near the USA / Canadian border). Grand Island is one of the largest inhabited freshwater Islands in the world. Although it's larger than Manhattan (450 mi East) it is relatively unpopulated for its size - a mere 20,000 people (circa 2003).
Grand Island is virtually a "green", wooded suburb surrounded by 26 miles of navigable shoreline. It contains 2 State Parks, a beach & 18 hole golf course open to the public, as well as a private country club, and both public and private marinas.
It's run by a town government and has its own excellent school system, sports and recreation programs. The bridges to the "mainland" were not built until 1935 - and this pleasantly restricted the towns' growth compared to the surrounding, busy, crowded suburbs. The pre-bridge ferry boat days kept the population to a small community of farms and summer homes.
"The Island" as it's known by locals, has a most intriguing history which includes both ancient (Neutre) and modern (Seneca) Indian tribes, who used the Island for villages as well as burial mounds.
Grand Island was first mentioned in modern recorded history by the French missionary (Fr. Hennepin) and famed explorer (Joliet) in 1679. It played important roles on the French & Indian Wars and the War of 1812. In the 1880's & 90's it became "the" summer place for amusement parks, hotels and seasonal homes of the wealthy from Buffalo (then the 5th largest city in America).
This peaceful Island even had its role for "Rum Runners" during the U.S. Federal Prohibition Era - a natural locale since the West shoreline faces Canada (where alcohol remained legal & available) and the East shore towards the USA.
There were many dreams planned here, and they can be unlocked and examined at the Grand Island Historical Society located in one of the last of the old summerhomes "Riverlea" (often visited by President Grover Cleveland) inside Beaver Island State Park.
There are many areas to walk, enjoy nature, birdwatch and fish. The Town also includes an extensive system of bike paths - making a favorite recreation spot for many Western New Yorkers.
The crime rate is relatively low (this is not a good place to commit a crime – with escape path limited to 2 sets of bridges or a boat!) and there are 5 sets of law enforcement entities operating here: New York State Troopers, Erie County Sheriffs, State Park Police, Grand Island Town Police and US Border patrol.
Grand island homes range from older, moderately priced ($70,000 range) to magnificent waterfront estates and other custom built homes in wooded subdivisions, as well as existing homes with acreage (many with ponds and some with horse barns). The upper end in price would generally fall in the $1,000,000 range.
Buffalo, NY (Downtown Area)
15mins
Niagara Falls, NY
10mins
Niagara Falls, Canada
Buffalo International Airport
20mins
Toronto, Canada
90mins
Shopping facilities are centrally located, within about 5 mins drive of any point on the Island.
Grand Island SupermarketTops Supermarket Grand Island Boulevard / WhitehavenGrand Island DrugstoresRite AidEckerd
Banks - 5 choices
Charlotte Sidway ElementaryHuth Rd ElementaryKaegebein ElementarySt Stephens' Catholic ElementaryVeronica E Connor MiddleGrand Island HighNY School InformationNY School Reports
Bible Presbyterian ChurchChristian AssemblyEmmanuel Community Bible ChurchIsland Presbyterian ChurchNew Apostolic ChurchSt. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen's Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Timothy Lutheran ChurchTrinity United Methodist ChurchWhitehaven Rd Baptist Church
Anchor MarineBeaver Island MarinaBlue Water MarinaBig Six Mile Creek Buffalo Launch ClubNiagara Sailing ClubRiver Oaks MarinaSandy Beach Yacht Club
Beaver Island State ParkBuckhorn State Park
Budget Motel of Grand IslandCinderella Motel & Camp GroundsChateau Motor LodgeFountain Blue MotelGrand Suites Motel & PlazaHoliday Inn On The River
Adrians Beef & CustardAsian BuffetBrick Oven PizzeriaChina WokJohn's Pizza & SubsMcDonaldsMcMahons Family RestaurantPhins Restaurant / Holiday InnPizza HutRiver Oaks Golf Course Club HouseSubway Sandwich & SaladsSay Cheese PizzeriaStans PizzeriaTai Pei Chinese RestaurantTC's TavernThe Beach House RestaurantThe Chocolate HouseThe Pepper MillTim Hortons / Wendy'sTown Cafe Bar & GrillVillage Inn Restaurant
American School Of KarateBoy Scouts - 4 PacksCurves For WomenGirl Scouts - over 400 membersGrand Island Memorial LibraryGrand Island Soccer ClubGrand Island Snowmobile ClubGrinders SkateparkIsland Fitness Center - Holiday InnIsland Fun CenterIslettes' Elite Show TeamMallwitz's Island LanesMartin's Fantasy IslandMiss Cathy's Dance AcademyNike BaseRealty CafeRiver Oaks Golf CourseStep-In-Time Studio Of DanceVeterans Park
American Red CrossBridgeview Garden ClubChamber Of CommerceCinderella Isle Garden ClubCommunity Enrichment CouncilConnections ProgramConservative PartyCrop Walk CoordinatorDemocratic CommitteeEast Park Garden ClubEconomic Development CouncilFirst Tuesday Book ClubFriends Of Grand Island LibraryGIFTS - Grand Island Families Town & SchoolsGolden Age CenterGrand Island Business And Professional WomenGrand Island Democratic Women's ClubGrand Island Fire Company Ladies AuxillaryGrand Island FoundationGrand Island Historical SocietyGrand Island Moose Family CenterGrand Island Preservation CommitteeGrand Island School/Business Alliance (GISBA)Grand Island Women's ClubKnights Of Columbus & Ladies AuxillaryLeague Of Women VotersLions ClubMasonic LodgeNeighbors FoundationNiagara Sailing ClubQuality QuestRepublican CommitteeRepublican Women's ClubRod & Gun ClubRotary Club Of Grand IslandSiberian Husky ClubUnicefVFW Post 9249 & Ladies Aux.Women Of The WordZonta International
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