Why is the USS The Sullivans' dry docking being delayed?

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- While the USS The Sullivans have survived war, time and tens of thousands of miles, another winter Buffalo’s waterfront may be its most dangerous battle yet.

The community, Buffalo city leaders and Paul Marzello, the president of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, spoke about what is hopefully in store for future restoration efforts after the announcement of another dry docking delay.

“We’ve got $21 million to move forward and we're getting the question all the time. ‘Why aren't we moving forward?’ Marzello said. “The simple answer is, we don't control the process. The city owns the ships. The city owns the buildings. The city owns the grounds. It's a city park.”

After the ships partially sank in April, 14, 2022, New York State Assembly Majority