Hochul Announces 127 Million for Local Police and Sheriff Tech
Governor Hochul announced 127 million in funding for police departments and sheriffs' offices outside New York City to buy technology and equipment. Grants support license plate readers camera systems CAIS software UAVs gunshot detection and patrol smart gear to modernize operations and cut crime. DCJS will issue award letters this month to the 378 agencies that applied in late 2023.
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New York
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Western New York downtowns get NY Forward funding
The Village of Lancaster will gain a pocket park near the Municipal Building with 206000 funding, a senior housing complex along Plum Bottom Creek at Brookfield Place, and the Lancaster Opera House receives 1156000 for exterior interior updates to boost its role as a cultural landmark. A 1057000 grant supports Boys & Girls Club renovation and a teen center. Some projects, including Skoob's Village Grille expansions and a mobility hub, were not funded. Governor Hochul praises transformational impact and community revitalization.
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Lancaster Connect app helps Lancaster residents stay prepared
Lancaster Connect, launched in fall 2023, provides real time weather, road closure alerts, brush and leaf pickup notices, and other highway department updates. Available from Google Play and Apple Store by searching Lancaster Connect for the latest local updates.
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Mental Health Tips for Teens From Jewish Family Services
JFS of Western New York shares proactive mental health guidance for teens and families during Mental Health Awareness Month. Regular communication helps spotting warning signs, especially for refugee teens, with focus on listening, observing changes in behavior, school stress, and building trusted nonfamily supports.
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New York
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Turf Field Cost Spike at Walden Pond Park Raises Transparency Questions
Burkard and Studley challenged the increase from 2.3 to 2.6 million for the Walden Pond Park turf field project and called for fuller cost discussions. Leary defended transparency, noting official estimates and rapid updates. Schroeder and Studley pressed for broader involvement while confirming information shared during committee sessions.
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Recreation Department
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Lancaster Depew Election Results and Budget Approvals
Lancaster Depew voters approved the district budget of 54,175,352 and Proposition 2 to spend 749,075 from the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve Fund for three 66 passenger buses and one 59 passenger bus with wheelchair spaces. Lee failed in the open seat bid with 185 votes in the district.
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