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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Sackets Harbor finishes $3.3 million flood resilience project
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State officials were on hand in the village of Sackets Harbor to celebrate completion of an important project. New York Department of State Secretary Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of construction of a series of flood resiliency projects. Sackets Harbor was awarded over $3.3 million to complete the work through the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). State announces nearly $9 million of completed REDI projects in Clayton The projects include climate resilient upgrades and improvements of the village waterfront and greenspace at Market Square Park and other public waterfront sites within the village. This also includes installation of a new seawall to protect the village's Water Treatment Plant. Residents and visitors utilize the Market Square Park for recreation and access to the downtown area, which includes a public dock used by recreational boaters and anglers. Coastline resiliency and waterfront revitalization are working hand in glove here in Sackets Harbor with the completion of these transformative REDI and LWRP projects. The Village has taken a major step forward in creating a vibrant, sustainable and resilient waterfront and recognizing Lake Ontario as a critical social, economic, recreational and ecological resource for residents, businesses, and visitors. NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley Market Square Park dealt with historic flooding along the shores of Lake Ontario in 2017 and 2019. The bulkhead and park sidewalk were submerged and left the village's public dock unusable. The flooding prevented visitors and residents from accessing the park and hindered entry to the downtown area. The park's greenspace was also damaged and at risk of further flooding during future weather events. According to state officials, the project will allow for safe, continued access to the public greenspace, the public boat dock, and the downtown during times of high water. In addition, as part of this project, the village enhanced public access to the waterfront at two locations within the Village's downtown district, made improvements to the Village's Market Square Park pump station and the shoreline at the Ontario Street wastewater treatment plant outfall as well as completed resiliency enhancements and drainage improvements at the Pickering Museum. Here are some of the mitigation measures that were taken: Raising the sheet pile wall, bulkhead, and waterfront of Market Square Park approximately two feet; Installation of an all-access waterfront plaza including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks in Market Square Park; Installation of 14-boat capacity floating docks with power/water pedestals and a sewage pump out station; Construction of three new waterfront greenspaces with hand boat launches or fishing piers; Expansion of public parking areas; Shoreline stabilization at the Ontario Street wastewater treatment plant outfall; and Installation of pavers, wooden plank walkways, stone walls, stone piers, and new site plantings to improve the resiliency and appearance of the entrance to the Pickering Museum. 'The completed REDI projects are game changers for the Village of Sackets Harbor and the broader Jefferson County Community,' Jefferson County Legislature Chairman William Johnson said. 'By investing in resilient infrastructure and protecting critical resources like our water treatment plants, we are safeguarding public health, supporting economic growth, and preserving our unique waterfront character for generations to come.' The new structure is comprised of a stacked limestone revetment with associated site improvements, including new storm drains, permanent erosion control mats, and new tree plantings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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NY announces plan to revitalize Plattsburgh waterfront
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (ABC22/FOX44) – Plattsburgh residents may be looking at a very different landscape downtown within the coming years. The New York Department of State (NYDOS) announced Monday that a plan for the future of Plattsburgh's waterfront has been completed. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) plan identifies 31 potential projects ranging from additional signage and art displays and a seasonal ice rink to a new fishing pier. The plan also recommends improvements to a trail on the shore of Cumberland Bay. With the completion of this plan, the city now can apply for funding from the state to implement any of the recommended projects. The full plan is available on the NYDOS website. Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman called the plan 'a big step forward not just for the City, but for the entire region.' Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was enthusiastic about the city's progress. He said, 'The completion of the city's waterfront revitalization plan is a major advance. 'It positions Plattsburgh for substantial new progress toward enhancing our connections with Lake Champlain and the Saranac River as major assets for the community's future economy and quality of life.' Any town in New York State with a waterfront, whether on a river, lake, or ocean, is entitled to begin the planning process for an LWRP project. Towns that already have such plans approved include Saranac Lake, Malone, Wilmington, Essex, and Whitehall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Waterfront revitalization hearing coming up on Monday at Falls train station
A public design workshop for Niagara Falls' Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Niagara Falls Train Station, 825 Depot Ave. West. The workshop provides the community another opportunity to review and comment on detailed design concepts for select projects presented initially at a public meeting in July 2024. These projects include the redesign of the LaSalle Expressway, the redesign of the Niagara Scenic Parkway between John Daly Boulevard and the I-190, enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities on Hyde Park Boulevard, and conversion of the former Public Safety Building to a community use. The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with the NYS Department of State, is preparing a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The LWRP will explore how to develop the city's waterfront resources in a sustainable manner, with a focus on strengthening tourism, economic development, and protection of natural resources and cultural assets. Mayor Robert Restaino said, 'Exciting things are happening in Niagara Falls. Building up our downtown and waterfront areas will make them a destination for residents and tourists alike. Projects like these help Niagara Falls continue to be a must-see destination in Western New York.' Building upon previous planning and economic development efforts, including the recent removal of a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly Robert Moses Parkway), the Niagara Waterfront Brownfield Opportunity Area, and the Main Street Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), the LWRP will define a vision for lands along the Niagara River, Cayuga Creek, and Gill Creek. The LWRP will also help identify specific projects for future grant funding requests. The community can learn more about the Niagara Falls LWRP and future public engagement activities at For questions about the LWRP, contact Kevin Forma, Niagara Falls' director of planning at
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Waterfront Revitalization Program proposes removal of LaSalle Expressway
Falls officials have presented the first, of what are expected to be multiple, 'preferred concepts' for the city's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The concept unveiled at a public workshop at LaSalle Preparatory School on Monday evening, calls for the removal of the LaSalle Expressway and its replacement by an 'at grade main street' surrounded by primarily residential development, some small-scale retail and new green space. The detailed design was selected from a number of developmental concepts first presented to the public during a meeting in July. 'We're trying to identify specific projects for the LWRP,' Falls Planning Director Kevin Forma said. 'The (goal) is to remove barriers to access to the (Falls') waterfront. It's about improving connectivity to the waterfront.' He said tearing down the LaSalle Expressway, an elevated 4- to 6-lane highway that divides the community and inhibits waterfront access, is a good starting point for the LWRP. A second workshop, tonight at 6 p.m. at the John Duke Senior Citizen Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., will focus on concepts to redesign the Niagara Scenic Parkway between John Daly Boulevard and the I-190, providing enhanced bicycle and pedestrian amenities on Hyde Park Boulevard, and converting the former Falls Public Safety Building to community use. The city is partnering with the New York State Department of State, and other state departments and agencies, to create the revitalization plan. A written plan, with specific project proposals, is expected to be released by the end of 2025 or early 2026. The program is funded by New York State. Sam Gordon, with EDR, an environmental and design consulting firm told residents attending the workshop that his group had 'looked at a variety of alternatives' to replace the expressway. 'Could it be a greenway corridor, could it be a parkway corridor or can it be street level,' he said. 'We hope to establish a neighborhood in its place, a new Main Street for LaSalle.' The design presented to the public shows a grade level two-lane roadway stretching from 65th Street to Williams Road. It features trees lining the street with lots for 'infill housing', interspersed with parks and other green spaces. A bike path runs parallel to the street and a median is featured for the length of the road. Josh Randle, a member of the Niagara Beautification Commission asked about 'who would take care of the median?' Randle cited the failure of the city and state to maintain medians on Niagara Street and John Daly Boulevard in the South End tourist district. 'A median is something that is frequently difficult to care for,' Randle said. Gordon agreed and suggested that the state and city would need to develop a 'plan' for median maintenance. He also said tearing down the expressway would require an environmental review and removal of the 'fill' that was brought into the neighborhood during the construction of the elevated highway.
