Lakeshore community finding creative ways to bring in visitors after beach closes

OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Part of Olcott Beach’s namesake — the beach — remains closed after several months, preventing people from accessing the water which is a big draw for tourism to the 1200 person town in Niagara County.
“Everything is business as usual; the only thing different is the beach,” said Sue Neidlinger who is a councilwoman in Newfane and part of the town’s business association. “We weren’t going to let the flooding hurt business