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Silver Creek project awarded state funding

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A proposed senior apartment complex in Silver Creek is one step closer. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $6.9 million for Silver Creek Senior Housing. The project includes the demolition of the dilapidated Silver Creek High School and the new construction of a 54-unit senior housing ...

Food Advertising Bill Advances To Assembly

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Legislation is on its way to the state Assembly that could bring major changes to the way food is advertised. State senators last week approved S.213B by a 45-13 vote with state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, voting against. The bill was approved at the end of the 2023 legislative ...

Langworthy slams offshore turbines; downstate pol seeks them

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Developments on the Albany scene worry people who oppose wind turbines in Lake Erie. State Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, proposed a pilot project for Lake Erie wind turbines in May 2023. Gov. Kathy Hochul and her administration recently touted the award of two offshore ...

Chief notes importance of state stipends

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New York state is now offering stipends for volunteer firefighters who complete basic training courses. Fredonia Fire Chief Joshua Myers explained the program in a Monday press conference at the fire department on Main Street. He said Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved $10 million in stipends for ...

Community notebook

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Sinclairville, Westfield Village Elections today Sinclairville and Westfield are holding elections today for village officials. According to the Board of Elections website, polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. In Westfield, Johanna Kelley and Blake Maras are running for two trustee ...