Securing funding for agriculture programs and increasing food access are some of the state legislative priorities for the New York Farm Bureau this year. President David Fisher said the first priority is securing full funding for dozens of … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Receives Grant For Tree Inventory, Management Plan
The village of Cassadaga has received a state grant to create a tree inventory and management plan. The $15,010 grant comes from the State’s Environmental Protection Fund. Projects that receive funding are evaluated on cost effectiveness, … [Read more...]
$6.1 Million In NYS Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Funding Coming to Chautauqua County
$6.1 million in State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative monies are coming to Chautauqua County. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund will go toward park improvements, heritage area enhancements and historic preservation … [Read more...]
Lakewood Community Development Corporation Hosts Grand Opening of New Playground at Hartley Park
The Lakewood Community Development Corporation is hosting a grand opening celebration of the new playground in Hartley Park on Sunday, October 8. The event from will take place rain or shine starting at 1:00 p.m. and going until 3:00 p.m. It … [Read more...]
Stormwater Project To Help Chautauqua Lake Water Quality, Reduce Flooding To Get Underway in Lakewood
A stormwater management project to improve water quality on Chautauqua Lake and reduce downstream flooding problems in the Village of Lakewood will soon get underway. Local officials unveiled the Grandview Stormwater Management Project on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications
A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council
The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Receives State Funding
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System is receiving $68,000 in funding through the New York State Park and Trail Partnership Grants program. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $1.8 million in grants to support 28 … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sees Victories in State Budget Despite Concerns Over Minimum Wage Increase
While there's concern over the increase in minimum wage, the New York Farm Bureau sees some victories in the 2024 State Budget approved Tuesday. Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wage will increase to $16 in New York City and the counties of … [Read more...]
WNY Wildway Effort Receives $100,000 in State Funding
The effort to create a Western New York Wildway has received $100,000 in state funding. The Western New York Land Conservancy has been granted the Conservation Partnership Program grant through the State Environmental Protection Fund. It'll go … [Read more...]
