O'Brien Named Chair Of Lancaster 175th Anniversary Committee
Gavin O'Brien was named chair of Lancaster's 175th Anniversary Committee to oversee a yearlong centennial celebration with monthly events and the return of Old Home Week in July. He also serves on the Forest Advisory Board and Climate Smart Task Force and joined the committee in January 2023 to help coordinate 2024 activities.
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Divided Opinions Over Moving Local Elections to Even Years
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation to shift municipal and county elections to even-numbered years citing higher turnout and lower admin costs. She notes 64 percent participation in 2020 and 25 percent in 2021, with three year terms for 2025 and 2027 town races. Erie County Republicans worry local issues may be drowned out.
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Federal tech hub program reshapes Western New York economy
Western New York joins the federal CHIPS program as NY SMART J-Corridor Tech Hub. The approval in October 2028 designates the Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Batavia corridor for end-to-end semiconductor production with incentives from the U S Economic Development Administration.
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