About Grand Island, NY
Grand Island is the largest island in the Niagra River and is a part of Erie County in New York. It is known for its French settlement history and gorgeous Victorian architecture. Major attractions include Martin's Fantasy Island and River Lea Farmhouse. Each year in early July there is an Independence Day Celebration. Among the biggest companies in Grand Island are Grand Island Sales & Service Inc and CGS Inc. The biggest schools here are Grand Island Senior High School and Veronica E. Conner Middle School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Grand Island is the Spaulding-Sidway Boathouse. Famous persons from Grand Island include opera singer/performer John Russell, tennis player Jimmy Arias, novelist Dale Brown, singer/songwriter Stacy Clark, President Grover Cleveland (resident), NFL players Brett Kern and Larry Playfair, retired MLB player Bill Scherrer and journalist Doug Smith.