LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A total of over $1 million may go to two projects that are turning a lot of heads. According to a press release from Governor Andrew Cuomo, $400,000 is granted for the renovation of the Park Theater into mixed-use facility, including a community theater, and $700,000 is granted for the conversion of the former Livingston County Home into a multi-tenant commercial building. "Downtown communities are vital to keeping our … [Read more...]
Geneseo to Apply for Grant to Restore O’Connell’s ‘Poorhouse’
GENESEO — Greg O'Connell asked the Village Board to apply for the NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program to restore the 'Poorhouse' on Millennium Drive off of Rte. 20A. O'Connell's said he envisioned turning the building into an event center. "It's a great opportunity to restore this building." said Downtown Coordinator for Livingston County Louise Wadsworth. "To bring this building up to commercial use is huge." The grant is … [Read more...]
Initial Archaeological Dig Clears Geneseo Wastewater Project
GENESEO — The first part of a mandatory archaeological dig says that the Village's wastewater treatment project is at no risk of disturbing ancient burial sites. The first phase of the archaeological investigation was hand digging. The report from this dig will determine if further digs are necessary. “Verbally right now they are saying they really didn’t find anything with their hands,” said Bill Davis with MRB Group, the Village's … [Read more...]
Village of Geneseo Seeks More after $448K Wastewater Grant
GENESEO — The Village of Geneseo accepted a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant for up to $448,675 that will go towards the disinfection project at the waste water treatment plant. The Village is still applying for another grant from the DEC that will be interest free and cover 85 percent of construction costs. "We are waiting to hear from the DEC." said Mayor Richard Hatheway. "They need to tell us what to do to move … [Read more...]
$18K Increase Launches Letchworth Gateway Villages Initiative into Year Two
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The US Department of Agriculture awarded the Letchworth Gateway Villages Initiative (LGV) $77,900 for another year of operations. According to the program's director, Nicole Manapol, the increase in funding will help with 'regional branding' as part of phase two of the project. "Year one was focused on building connectivity and visibility of these villages to visitor markets," said Manapol. "Now, we'll focus more on the … [Read more...]
Nunda, Avon Libraries Part of $500K Grant
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Pioneer Library System announces that New York State legislators awarded New York State Library Construction Aid Grants to nine of the System’s member libraries, including Nunda and Avon's libraries. According to a press release from the Pioneer Library System, the $512,365.00 grant will aid over $1 million in construction projects the Stevens Memorial Community Library (Attica), Avon Free Library, Geneva Public … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Receive Increased Grant to Curb Car Accidents
GENESEO – Village Police continue to receive increased grant amounts to decrease the number and severity of accidents on local roads. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, they received $13,000 from the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee this year, up another four percent from last year. "That seems to be the trend, a four percent increase year after year, which is good for us," said Osganian. … [Read more...]
Homeland Security to Award Hemlock Fire Department $82K for Airpacks
LIVONIA – The Hemlock Fire Department is poised to receive a federal grant through the Department of Homeland Security. According to a press release from Congressman Chris Collins, the Hemlock Fire Department will receive $82,667 in federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and … [Read more...]
APOG Toasts Their Grant Program at 20th Annual Wine and Beer Tasting
GENESEO – The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo (APOG) invited wine and beer fans to Second Street Friday night to sip local beverages in support of their historic preservation grants program. This is APOG's biggest annual fundraiser. Proceeds go to their historic preservation grants program, which makes money available to homeowners in Geneseo's historic district to spruce up the fronts of their homes or rental properties. "We … [Read more...]
Future of Mount Morris’ $300K Allen’s Creek Grant is Muddy at Best
MOUNT MORRIS – The Village's creek remediation grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a murky future. According to newly elected Mount Morris Mayor Frank Provo, the previous Village Board accepted a matching grant whereby the DEC would provide $300,000 and the Village could provide $100,000 for streambank remediation and flood prevention on Allen's Creek, marked on Google Maps at 'Allen's Brook.' However, Village … [Read more...]