Residents urged to take precautions from mosquito-borne illnesses
Press Release, Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments
A human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Orleans County.
“West Nile Virus is most commonly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito,” stated Paul Pettit, Public Health Director for the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health). “The best protection against West Nile Virus and other mosquito-related illnesses is to prevent mosquito bites.”
Residents are encouraged to practice the following precautions:
Use an EPA-registered insect repellant and follow product label instructions. To find the best repellant for you, visit www.epa.gov/insect-repellents.
Minimize exposed skin by wearing protective clothing like long sleeves and long pants tucked into socks, especially when outdoors at dusk or dawn when mosquitos are most active.
Wear clothing and gear treated with permethrin.
Reduce mosquito population around your home and property by removing any standing water, such as by emptying buckets, containers, pots, planters and pool covers.
West Nile Virus infections occur most often during summer and early fall. Most people who are infected with West Nile Virus do not show any symptoms. According to the New York State Department of Health, roughly 20% of infected individuals will develop mild symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, and rash. Severe illness may cause high fever, headache, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, disorientation, paralysis, and, in some cases, death. Individuals over the age of 50 are at highest risk for serious illness.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 September 2024 at 9:21 am
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MURRAY – Organizers and volunteers of the Murray Tractor Pull on Sunday presented a check for $10,000 to the Ronald McDonald House, which provides hospitality for families with children fighting a serious illness.
The Christ family has been running the tractor pull for many years on a course they built on Groth Road. The setup includes a track, concessions stand and parking. This year’s pull was on July 22 and attracted more than 1,000 spectators.
The $10,000 is up from the $8,500 donated last year from the event to the Ronald McDonald House.
Ronald McDonald House representatives accept the $10,000 from the Murray Tractor Pull and another $300 from the Fancher-Hulberton-Murray Fire Company.
Fred Holt captured this image of a boater at the Oak Orchard Harbor on Lake Ontario.
By Catherine Cooper, Orleans County Historian
“Illuminating Orleans” – Volume 4, Number 29
Lake Ontario is a stunning spectacle at any time. We are invariably drawn to try to capture its more dramatic moments, mid-summer sunsets in particular.
Twilight was photographer Fred Holt’s favorite time to study the lake. He took many photographs of this particular scene, from the angle in the above photo and the one below. The photos are serene and have a timeless quality.
Frederick Holt was born in Gaines on May 13, 1900, the son of Benjamin and Frances (Bennett) Holt, who had immigrated from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Benjamin was a quarryman, the family lived on South Clinton Street in Albion.
These two row a boat towards Lake Ontario.
While still a high school student, Fred enlisted with the Reserve Officer Training Corps and was appointed First Lieut, Company L, 12th Regiment, New York State Cadet Corps. He graduated from Albion High School in 1919 and was later employed as Treasurer at the Marine Midland Bank.
In 1942 , he re-entered the armed forces and was appointed Second Lieut. Company L, 65th Regiment of the New York Guard. On his return to civilian life, he was appointed as the Albion office manager of the Birds-Eye Snider Division of General Foods Corporation and in 1958 was appointed manager of Hunt Foods, Inc.
Fred Holt captured Orleans County scenes for more than 60 years.
Photography was his passion. He chronicled scenes and events in Albion for over 60 years – Albion street scenes, farming scenes, parades, majorettes, school plays, a rich chronicle of the times. In 1927, he photographed scenes of the Barge Canal water break at Eagle Harbor and also the seizure on West Avenue in Albion of one of the biggest illicit distilleries in New York State. He won prizes for several of his artistic compositions.
Following his death, his wife, Anne, donated his work to the Orleans County Department of History. There are hundreds of photographs, slides and negatives, as well as the ledgers where he meticulously recorded his work.
Holt’s photographs have a luminous quality that is distinctive and compelling.
Provided photos: The Frankfurters will perform Oct. 10 in the first Oktoberfest at the White Birch Golf.
Press Release, Lyndonville Lions Club
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Lions opened their 2024/2025 campaign on Wednesday, September 18 with a recruitment dinner and meeting at the White Birch Golf Course.
The club saw four new applicants apply for membership to the Lyndonville Lions Club. These individuals will become official members in an initiation ceremony planned for early November of this year.
The Lions are in the final stages of preparation and ticket sales for their inaugural Oktoberfest, planned for Thursday, October 10 at 6 p.m. at the White Birch Golf Resort in Lyndonville. The event, which is sponsored by Lyndonville Lions, is proud to announce the addition of the Genesee Brewing Company as the lead corporate sponsor in assisting the Lyndonville Lions Club in this endeavor.
Tickets remain on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Lions at Gwendolynlarge002@gmail.com. Tickets are $50 per person, or a table of 8 people for $360. Admission to the event includes a German-style food buffet and musical entertainment by The Frankfurters, a German band from Buffalo. Basket raffles, a 50/50, and a live auction are planned for the event. More information can be obtained from local ads running to advertise this event. The Lions invite everyone to come celebrate Oktoberfest and help support this fundraising event. As they say, “Prost” to all!
In further club news, the Lyndonville Lions were recognized by State Senator Robert Ortt, and Assemblyman Stephen Hawley with proclamations honoring the Lyndonville Lions Club as they enter their 50th year of continued service in and around the Lyndonville area. The Club was honored to receive this recognition and will proudly display the plaques at the White Birch, where they regularly meet. Additionally, the Lyndonville Lions Club will be donating soda to the Orleans County Youth Bureau for their upcoming Family Game Night event on October 10th at Dubby’s Tailgate in Albion.
These Lyndonville Lions Club members holding proclamations from the state include Nicole Spohr, Lynne Johnson, David Godfrey, Elizabeth Carpenter and Eric Johnson.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 September 2024 at 10:01 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ELBA – Barb Williams and her husband Tom, the Genesee County Family Court judge, walk near the finish line on Saturday with their dog Max.
They were among the participants in the 20th annual Arc GLOW Friends and Family 5K in Elba.
Sandy Konfederath, the coordinator of Community Relations at Arc GLOW, welcomes the runners and goes over the course.
The race started outside the Arc GLOW’s Day Habilitation Center in Elba. About 100 runners completed the 3.1-mile race, with about 75 others doing a 1.5-mile walk.
Brandon Rebert of Oakfield was the first male finisher at 19:18, and Kim Mills of Oakfield was the fastest female with a time of 20:34.
After the race, there was a big party with pizza and lots of other food.
The post-race party featured music by The Buffalo Road Show with Jim Cantino and his brother, Alex “Babe” Catino. There were also kid’s activities, beverages and an award ceremony.
Local farmers also donated cucumbers, onions and other produce for the participants to take home.
The Friends and Family 5K is a memorial to Arc advocate Mary Anne Graney of Genesee County, Arc employee Terri Carr Krieger of Orleans County, and Dr. Ramon M. Rocha, a supporter of the former Arc in Livingston-Wyoming.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 September 2024 at 1:08 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – The Medina Marching Band performs “Reflections” on Saturday during its home show at Vets Park for the Fall Festival of Bands.
There were nine marching bands at Medina for the two-hour competition.
The scores include:
Small School 1: East Irondequoit, 80.45; Medina, 75.70.
Small School 2: Northwestern, 71.65.
Small School 3: Pioneer, 68.45; and Falconer-Frewsburg, 66.25.
Large School 2: Webster, 77.60; Orchard Park, 76.30; Greece, 76.10; and West Seneca, 73.50.
The season for the New York State Field Band Conference concludes on Oct. 27 with the championships in Syracuse.
The Blue and Gold Vanguard marching band from Falconer and Frewsburg performed a show called, “Catch Me If You Can,” based on the life of con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr., who once evaded capture by posing as a pilot and later as a doctor.
The Pioneer Marching Panthers from Yorkshire presented a show, “Concert Blue.” About 1,000 people attended the festival.
The Northwestern Marching Band presented, “The Power of Imagination.”
Richard Schack, drum major for the West Seneca Marching Band, gets the band ready to perform.
The West Seneca Marching Band performed, “Greetings from Alaska.”
The Webster Marching Band presented a show, “Death of a Star,” showing the life cycle of a star from the brilliant beginnings to its transformations to a black hole.
The Greece Marching Band used colorful props in its show, “What is Light?”
Orchard Park presented, “Fire in the Hole: A Coal Miner’s Story.” Zoe Curtis, the drum major, directs the Orchard Park band.
The Eastridge Lancer Marching Band from Irondequoit presented, “Paint It Black,” where the drama of the color black takes center stage.
Medina’s drum major Makenzie McGrath acknowledges the judges and crowd before the band’s performance.
Medina’s show is called, “Reflections.”
The program states: “The world is a mirror … forever reflecting what you are doing, within yourself.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 September 2024 at 11:29 am
Mary Lou Tuohey has used the business to support many causes in community
File photo by Ginny Kropf: Mary Lou Tuohey started Case-Nic Cookies in 1995 and has supported many local fundraisers with the business.
MEDINA – A business that has served up delectable cookies, cakes and baked goods for 29 years will be closing at 439 Main St. in Medina on Dec. 31.
Mary Lou Tuohey, owner of Case-Nic Cookies, made the announcement on Facebook this morning. Within an hour, more than 100 people commented, thanking her for running the business for so long and giving back to many community causes..
“It is with a heavy, but happy heart that I have made a very difficult decision for myself,” Tuohey posted on Facebook and announced her impending retirement. “This has been a very, very difficult decision for me to make, but I think it is time. Don’t get me wrong….I love my job and what I do, but I have worked for over 50 years of my life and it is time to do something other than work 12-15 hours a day.”
Before opening Case-Nic Cookies, Tuohey worked as a registered nurse.
She named the store after her two children, Casey and Nicole.
“I have been blessed with having a job that I was able to come and go and never missed one of Casey’s school activities or sports games that he played in growing up,” Tuohey said. “I never missed one of Nicole’s school activities while growing up or all of the activities she does now. I now have 3 grandchildren and don’t want to miss them growing up.”
Nicole was born with Triple X Syndrome and has received tremendous support from The Arc of Orleans County, whoich has merged into a four-county organization, Arc GLOW. That organization has been one of the causes Tuohey has supported for years. (She made over-sized cookies on Saturday for age group winners in a 5K in Elba to benefit Arc GLOW.)
Both of Mary Lou’s parents died of Alzheimer’s, so that also has become a favorite charity. Every year, Nicole makes links out of construction paper and Tuohey sells them in the cookie shop, with all the money going to the Alzheimer’s Association. She typically sells 1,500 to 2,000 links for $1 each.
Photo by Tom Rivers: Mary Lou Tuohey, right, receives the Community Service Award from the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 19, 2023. The award is presented by Tara Thom, owner of the Town and Country Quilt Shop in Albion and a board member for the Chamber of Commerce.
Tuohey has also allowed other groups to use her front store windows for raffles and fundraisers.
“I will miss all of my customers, some of you from day one, February 11, 1995,” she said. “You have been so supportive to a small business and I am truly thankful. I will miss and am so grateful for all my employees over the years who have rolled millions of cookies and frosted millions of cookies. They have stuck by me through thick and thin and I know they have ‘rolled’ their at eyes at me hundreds of times when I asked them to do ‘just one more thing.’”
The Case-Nic Facebook page includes numerous comments, praising her for her many years of community service and running the business.
Diane Stamp: “Thank you for your generosity over the years and your wonderfully delicious cutout cookies! You will be missed, but congratulations on retiring!”
Marlene Hill: “Congratulations you deserve to retire! Thank you for all you have done for us and I hope you have a great time in the next chapter of your life.”
Shawn Ramsey: “An amazing accomplishment to be celebrated!”
Brody Hoffmeister: “Congratulations, Mary Lou. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifices and commitment to serving our community for so many years.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 22 September 2024 at 8:44 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – This group checks out some of the baskets up for raffle during a benefit on Saturday at the Sacred Heart Club for Eli Howard. There were more than 200 baskets and gift cards in the raffle, as well as other items in a silent auction and 50/50 drawings.
Howard, 50, is battling stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer.
Eli Howard, left, is shown with his family and other loved ones in the kitchen at Sacred Heart Club. He is next to his daughters Jelia and Kylee, and Eli’s wife Jana.
The 500 chicken barbecue dinners sold out and there was a line on North Gravel Road from the lift bridge to The Gallagher for the dinners.
“I’m never at a loss for words, but I am today,” Howard said. “It takes a community to help and that’s what we have today.”
His wife Jana said the family is very grateful for the turnout.
“This has been unbelievable,” she said.
Howard has been active in the community as a youth football coach, a deejay, and performing as a comedian. He is friendly and gregarious with nearly 3,000 friends on Facebook.
He started working at age 19 in the laundry department at the former Orleans County Nursing Home and served there for 28 years. Many of his former co-workers attended the benefit. In 2021, he began at Wende Correctional Facility, also working in the laundry department.
“He’s done a lot of things in the community,” his wife said.
George Hammonds, left, greets Eli Howard at the benefit. Hammonds graduated from Medina in 1991, and Howard is in the Class of 1992.
Howard said it was overwhelming to see so many of his friends on Saturday, including other classmates who travelled from Wisconsin and Texas.
Howard gave out about 300 of these “Eli Strong – One Love” bracelets as a thank you for the support while he fights cancer.
Howard said his cancer isn’t curable but is manageable. He takes two chemo pills each morning, and is feeling better.
Geno Allport of Albion was one of the helpers at the benefit. Many people form Albion volunteered and donated at the benefit.
“We may be rivals on the field but we work together,” Allport in the kitchen, where he and others served on the chicken barbecue dinners. “
Allport said he wasn’t surprised to see a big response for Howard.
“He has been giving back for years so it’s nice to see the community give back to him,” Allport said.
Mike McCauley sings at Sacred Heart Club during the benefit for Eli Howard and his family.
Good morning! Grab your favorite cup. Fill it up. And let’s start this week right… TOGETHER!!!
By Randy LeBaron
Hey, aren’t you that coffee guy in The Pennysaver? This is what someone asked me when I was walking around at East Shelby Church’s Old Tyme Day this past summer. I smiled, admitted that it was in fact me, and thanked them for reading. And now as I reflect back on that, and many similar encounters since, I realize that I have never really explained what some might refer to as my coffee obsession.
Truth be told, I do not actually drink a ton of coffee. I used to, more-so when I was younger. I have vivid memories of being given coffee in a sippy cup when I was just a toddler as well as enjoying coffee ice cream, not ice cream with coffee flavoring but a scoop of ice cream plopped down in the middle of a piping hot cup of coffee, as a customary dessert at my grandparent’s house. Additionally, I cannot remember a time that there wasn’t coffee brewing in my parent’s home since my father had worked nights and became accustomed to drinking it at all hours of the day.
So yes, I drank a lot of coffee growing up and look how it stunted my growth. All kidding aside, for those who do not know me I am 6’ 3”, since I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult it’s not a leap to think that I had it as a child and the coffee probably helped acting as a stimulant. But I digress…
Nowadays I still enjoy that first cup of coffee when I wake up in the morning but even more I enjoy drinking it in the company of others. For many social drinking might mean something very different but for me it means connecting with someone over a cup of coffee. There is just something disarming about sitting in a coffee shop or wherever and chatting with someone face to face. Unlike with social media where you cannot read emotions, or where you may write much harsher things looking at a screen than at an actual person, it seems to me that it is a better medium for most of the discussions that you find on FB nowadays.
In fact, while being interviewed a few years ago on The Family Life Network, I shared how I got together regularly with a group of guys at Tim Hortons who were often on extreme ends of the spectrum whether discussing politics, religion, etc. But, no matter what each one believed, they still came back the next day and were glad to see one another and join in the discussion again. I told the host of the show that I thought there would be less hate and division in our country if more people chatted in coffee shops than online and I still stand by that statement today.
Another reason I like to drink coffee socially is because I have met a lot of fantastic people that way. I met my friend, who I miss very much, Jonathan Doherty one evening at Dunkin Donuts while participating in a Men’s Bible Study. I have made several friends who I consider close in similar fashion just by showing up at Tim Hortons or Risen Café and joining into conversations. In fact, there is a good chance that I met a lot of you when I was working at HeBrews 5:9 back in 2020.
Nowadays my life is a bit busier so I don’t frequent the coffee shops as much as I would like but I still make an effort to connect with the morning gang at Tim Horton’s, to get together with the ARC Self-Advocates the 2nd Monday of every month, and to set up as many meetings as possible at places like The Coffee Pot Café in Medina or Rise & Grind in Albion. If all else fails my church has a time of fellowship every Sunday aptly named “Coffee Talk” so you know that I’m going to show up there.
This morning before finishing this article I actually went over to Tim Hortons and while visiting with fellow coffee connoisseurs Walt and Bill a man came in, got his coffee, and set up his laptop in the back. Walt shared with me that he was a very nice guy who was in the area helping his father who had cancer. Later, before leaving, I walked over and introduced myself thinking that if he was here by himself dealing with difficulties of caregiving that he might want someone to talk to. Having had similar experiences myself and having walked this road with many families through my work at Hospice I could easily empathize.
What started off as a chance meeting quickly turned into a divine encounter as he shared that he was hoping he could find someone to talk to and to visit with his dad. And that my friends is why I’m OK with being known as “that coffee guy” and why I chose the name Refill with Randy for my videos, Blog, and these articles. Every morning as I “fill” my cup with coffee I also pray that God would fill me with His Holy Spirit and make me aware of ways that I might be able to connect with and help others throughout the day. I pray the same for you.
See you in 2 weeks, Pastor Randy (aka That Coffee Guy)
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 September 2024 at 4:52 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – There were 50 classic cars at a cruise in today at Bullard Park at an event that is now in its 11th year as a fundraiser for Hospice of Orleans County.
Some sprinkles in the weather kept some of the cars away, but organizers say the event raised at least $1,500 for Hospice.
Becky Karls, right, is the event organizer. She chats with Terry Cook, a Hospice volunteer, at the Hospice booth.
The car show is sponsored by Mitchell Family Cremations & Funerals, Cooper Funeral Home and Rebekah Karls.
The 1957 Chevy Bel Air at left is owned by Rita and Richard Soule.
Some motorcycles were part of the cruise-in today.
The show shifted from the main parking lot of Bullard to the grassy area on the east end. The car owners said they preferred the grass over the asphalt.
Hartway Motors in Medina sponsored the trophies for the car show.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 September 2024 at 8:52 am
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ALBION – The dome on the Orleans County Courthouse will illumined in gold at night the rest of this month to help spread awareness about childhood cancer.
The County Legislature on Tuesday will present a proclamation about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children, with 43 children per day or 15,780 children diagnosed with cancer annually.
There is a need for new cancer drugs to be approved by the FDA, and more funding to carry this out, local officials said.
That proclamation will be presented to Ryan and Katelyn Pearl whose son, Maddox Pearl, passed away at ae 5 on Sept. 30, 2023 after battling DIPG, a rare brain tumor.
Friends and family of Maddox Pearl gathered at the courthouse on Wednesday to remember Maddox and show support for childhood cancer awareness.
Katelyn Pearl said Maddox’s family and friends plan to add more activities next year to bring awareness to the community.
“Maddox isn’t the only little one that fought or will fight, so we are doing this to honor the past, the present and the future warriors,” she said.
Maddox Pearl’s friends and family gathered on Wednesday to remember the Albion boy who passed away from a brain tumor on Sept. 30, 2023.
MEDINA – A special thank you to Deputy Jason Barnum of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office who spent time with our Security and Law Enforcement students at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center.
Deputy Barnum has taken time out of his busy schedule the last four years to provide assistance with a training exercise with teacher Gene Newman’s students.
“Conducting a comprehensive Felony Traffic Stop training exercise allows students to engage in realistic scenarios that enhance their critical thinking, teamwork, and decision-making skills,” said Mr. Newman. “This hands-on experience not only deepens their understanding of law enforcement procedures but also builds confidence in high-pressure situations, preparing them for the challenges they will face in the career field.”
A thank you to role player volunteers Gabie Rosenbeck and Colton Brunette who were invaluable in helping the students with their training.
Provided photo: John Bennett and Erin Phelps of UConnectCare stand next to the Harm Reduction vending machine located at the agency’s office in Batavia at 5130 East Main Street Rd.
ALBION – UConnectCare is expanding its support services to those struggling with substance use disorder by placing Harm Reduction vending machines at agency sites in Batavia and Albion.
One machine is located in the entrance of space leased by the agency in the front right corner of the building at 5130 East Main St. Rd., Suite 5, Batavia, and the other can be found at the agency’s Albion clinic at 249 East Ave.
“New York State’s Office of Addiction Supports & Services identifies Harm Reduction practices as part of the treatment continuum and a way to reduce overdose deaths – and we at UConnectCare are on board with that school of thought,” said UConnectCare Chief Executive Officer John Bennett.
“Harm Reduction is an important tool to keeping people alive so that we can provide brief interventions that move them towards treatment. It’s a patient-centered approach allowing people to make informed decisions about their treatment needs, just like other medical issues.”
Erin Phelps, the agency’s Harm Reduction project director, said the free vending machines remove the cost barriers to those seeking safer use supplies.
“If anyone needs these items, they can come to these offices and dispense them with no questions asked,” she said.
Phelps said those accessing the supplies will have the opportunity to meet with a member of the Harm Reduction staff but are under no obligation to do so or to accept literature focusing on treatment and/or recovery.
The machines will be stocked with harm reduction kits, naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl and xylazine test strips, drug disposal bags, hygiene kits and other items – all at no charge.
In Batavia, they will be accessible from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and during open access hours. In Albion, items from the machine can be utilized from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
Previously, the agency (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) announced a Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach unit that visits several locations in the two counties five days per week.
Phelps emphasized the overarching goal of harm reduction is “to keep people alive and being ready to help them if and when they’re ready to seek help.”
Walk-ins are welcome to utilize open access. The program’s hours of service are 4-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays at 5130 East Main St. Rd.
For more information about harm reduction services, opioid overdose prevention training and to see the mobile unit schedule, go to www.uconnectcare.org, the UConnectCare or The Recovery Station Facebook pages or send an email to harmreduction@uconnectcare.org.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 20 September 2024 at 12:50 pm
Public meeting set for Sept. 26 to outline program
ALBION – The Village of Albion is holding a meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Village Hall to go over the NY Forward program, where municipalities can receive $4.5 million in state funding to help downtown business districts, and tackle other housing and tourism initiatives.
The village is working with its grantwriter, G & G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing, to submit an application. G & G will give an overview of the program during the Sept. 26 meeting, and will encourage projects to be submitted for the application.
Businesses, industry groups, cultural organizations, developers, non-profit organizations and property owners can submit a project for consideration.
Potential projects could include new construction (residential, mixed use, hotel, etc.), renovation of existing buildings, facade improvements, renovation of new retail, office, co-working, commercial, industrial, recreational or cultural uses.
The state wants projects that will transform the downtown and support a vibrant and year-round economy.
The Village of Medina has been awarded a $4.5 million NY Forward grant and those projects are expected to take shape in the next two years.
Albion submitted applications last year for the $4.5 million Forward NY program and for up to $10 million in a Restore NY grant.
Albion was denied in both applications in what grant writer Jay Grasso of G & G said are very competitive programs among municipalities looking to help their downtown business districts, and tackle other housing and tourism initiatives.
Grasso said Albion was a strong contender in both programs. Besides NY Forward, Grasso said the village will go after the Restore NY grant again this year.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that $50 million will be available in Round 9 of the Restore New York program. The funding supports municipalities’ efforts to demolish, rehabilitate, and restore blighted structures and transform them into vibrant residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
“We are revitalizing communities across New York State through the Restore New York Communities Initiative – giving towns and cities the chance to build a future that is safer, more affordable, and more livable,” Hochul said in a press release.
An intent to apply form for Restore NY is due from municipalities to the state by Oct. 23.
By Randy LeBaron 
Deputy Barnum has taken time out of his busy schedule the last four years to provide assistance with a training exercise with teacher Gene Newman’s students.
