Olmsted Parks in Peril

Among Buffalo's crown jewels, the Olmsted Parks in Buffalo could be a victim of the county's continuing financial woes. County Executive Collins says he'll end a 5-year maintenance agreement with the city of Buffalo, because there's no money to fund it. Staring next June, county workers will no longer mow lawns or clean parks. Mayor Brown says he's been in talks with Collins, but doesn't know if the city can afford the work either. The mayor said staff would not be increased. The Olmstead Parks Conservancy was created when the deal was reached 5 years ago, but now the future of that organization is in doubt.