As a dispute between the Cuomo Administration and Canadian officials over the Peace Bridge drags on, Congressman Brian Higgins believes a settlement can be reached without a long legal fight. Higgins says despite actions taken by the state legislature to dissolve the Peace Bridge Authority...and a threatened lawsuit by Canadian officials, attempts to settle the dispute are on-going.
"I'm trying to be helpful and I feel as though we have made very good progress. This is now to the highest levels of both the Canadian and U-S governments. The two ambassadors are involved and they will be engaging with the governor," Higgins said.
Governor Cuomo has said the Peace Bridge Authority is not doing enough to develop the U-S side of the bridge. Canadian officials say that's not true and claim the state does not have the authority to dissolve the group.
A meeting is scheduled in New York City Saturday with representatives of both countries. The News reports that Governor Cuomo is optimistic that a deal is imminent.
