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6 days ago
- Business
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City of Plattsburgh awarded $405K Restore New York grant
PLATTSBURGH — A redevelopment project at 5500 Peru St. in the City of Plattsburgh was recently awarded a $405,000 state grant. The project will include the rehabilitation of a former recording studio called Wayward Sound Studio into an active mixed-use property that includes 4,300 square feet of commercial space and two affordable apartments. As previously reported by the Press-Republican, Wayward Enterprises LLC, run by James Ward of Plattsburgh, is the owner of the property at 5500 Peru Street. Ward spoke to city councilors late last year to advocate for the project. He said floor plan for the building at 5500 Peru Street has two 2,100-square-foot apartment units on the second floor of the building with plans for a possible business on the first floor. The plan was for each apartment to have three bedrooms and two baths, he said in December of 2024, however, Ward acknowledged the plans may change if and when the project gets closer to the engineering and design phase. 'I think it's awesome,' Mayor Wendell Hughes said about the city receiving the grant. 'To have … some state money come in and help us out is amazing.' The funding is from the state's Restore New York grant program, which 'supports municipal revitalization efforts with funds to help remove and reduce blight, reinvigorate communities and generate new residential and economic opportunities statewide.' According to the state, the program, administered by Empire State Development, is designed to help local governments encourage new commercial investments through community revitalization, growing local housing and putting properties back on the tax rolls to increase the local tax base. 'Being added to the tax base in the city is a good thing,' Hughes said. The city's $405,000 grant was part of more than $50 million awarded to 50 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week. 'Revitalizing and rehabilitating vacant and blighted areas of our communities for housing or development is vital to make downtowns thrive,' Hochul said in a news release. 'Restore New York helps our municipalities plan for the future by catalyzing economic growth and supporting housing, businesses and cultural spaces. We are further unlocking the potential of these sites and communities across New York.' The city being chosen for the Restore New York grant seemingly bodes well for future applications. It's a 'step in the right direction,' Hughes said. He said he is now hopeful this award could open up the possibility of bigger projects getting funding down the road. 'That's the hope,' he said. 'I'd like to get a bigger project maybe next time. But again … It's amazing that we won and we were chosen over a lot of other places that didn't get it. So it's exciting for the City of Plattsburgh.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Area municipalities receive grants to rehabilitate downtowns
The villages of Cooperstown, Franklin and Richfield Springs and the city of Norwich will receive state funding to help restore their downtowns. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced in a news release Thursday, May 22 that more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the state's Restore New York Communities Initiative. The program, administered by Empire State Development, is designed to help local governments encourage new commercial investments through community revitalization, growing local housing and putting properties back on the tax rolls to increase the local tax base. The village of Cooperstown will receive $1 million for its project to demolish 217 Main St., the site of a former cheese factory, furniture store and baseball bat factory that has sat vacant for years. After demolition, a 50-unit, three-story apartment building will be constructed with accessible and affordable housing units, featuring energy efficiency and green building practices, with on-site parking and amenities. The village of Richfield Springs will receive $469,593 for its project to rehabilitate and renovate 241 Main St. into an inn with guest rooms, an event center and re-establishing the historic mineral spas. Outside renovations include securing the building's envelope by replacing the roof, repairing the chimney and steps, installing gutters, and updating the fire escape. Inside renovations include transforming the fourth floor into an apartment, renovating the third-floor bathrooms and laundry room, upgrading electrical and HVAC and repairing the plumbing. The village of Franklin will receive $1 million. Funds will support the rehabilitation of three adjoining, vacant, commercial/mixed-use properties at 438-444 Main St. in the heart of the village's historic district totaling 13,500 square feet. The vacant space will be redevelopment into five new commercial businesses and a new apartment. The businesses include a restaurant, café/art studio, arcade and lounge, retail shop and commercial office space. The city of Norwich will receive $1 million. This two-story, 12,400-square-foot former office building at 23 E. Main St. will be repurposed to meet community needs. The first floor will become a child care center for 46 children. The second floor will house Commerce Chenango offices with a reception area, boardroom and conference space. The site's emergency generator and location also position it for FEMA shelter designation. 'Revitalizing and rehabilitating vacant and blighted areas of our communities for housing or development is vital to make downtowns thrive,' Hochul said in the release. 'Restore New York helps our municipalities plan for the future by catalyzing economic growth and supporting housing, businesses and cultural spaces. We are further unlocking the potential of these sites and communities across New York."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Restore New York Initiative funds over 50 projects across State
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A number of north country municipalities received funding via the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative. In an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul's office, more than $50 million will be awarded to over 50 projects throughout the state. Sackets Harbor finishes $3.3 million flood resilience project The Restore New York program 'supports municipal revitalization efforts with funds to help remove and reduce blight, reinvigorate communities and generate new residential and economic opportunities statewide.' Empire State Development administers the program that's designed to help local governments encourage new commercial investments through community revitalization, growing local housing, and putting properties back on the tax rolls to increase the local tax base. Revitalizing and rehabilitating vacant and blighted areas of our communities for housing or development is vital to make downtowns thrive. Restore New York helps our municipalities plan for the future by catalyzing economic growth and supporting housing, businesses and cultural spaces. We are further unlocking the potential of these sites and communities across New York. New York Governor Kathy Hochul The City of Ogdensburg was given a Special Project designation and awarded $3.5 million to rehabilitate several historic mill buildings on the St. Lawrence River waterfront into a mixed-use complex. Here's a breakdown of the north country projects that will be getting funding: City of Ogdensburg – $3.5 Million – Special Project: This project includes the adaptive reuse of 119 W. River Street, a long-abandoned former waterfront hotel property situated along the St. Lawrence River. This transformative downtown initiative focuses on restoring two historic stone mill buildings to create a vibrant mixed-use destination, including 10 residential apartments. The redevelopment will breathe new life into a blighted area, enhance the local economy, and provide unique retail, residential, recreational, and dining opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Village of Canton – $749,997: This project will demolish 6,400 square feet of vacant buildings and reconstruct 4,500 square feet of commercial and event space at 15 Gouverneur Street. The objective is to create a welcoming, functional mixed-use space that restores the beauty and history of Canton's downtown waterfront and increases economic activity and opportunities. Town of Lowville – $560,000: The project will redevelop approximately 6,500 square-feet of vacant space at 7623 North State Street, a historic brick block building in Downtown. Funding will assist with the costs for the installation of electrical and plumbing throughout the building, the construction of an ADA-compliant elevator, a stairwell, masonry repairs, and the construction of eight market-rate housing units and amenities. Town of Martinsburg – $1 million: The General Martin Apartments project repurposes the former Glenfield Elementary School at 5960 Main Street into 63 affordable housing units. This adaptive reuse will include 55 one-bedroom, six two-bedroom, and two studio apartments. The building will undergo substantial renovations, incorporating community amenities like a fitness center, laundry facilities, a community room and an outdoor garden. City of Ogdensburg – $914,355: Small City Brewing Company will transform a vacant building at 110 Lake Street into a craft brewery, advancing the development of Ogdensburg's Marina District – a Brownfield Opportunity Area. The project will include a manufacturing facility with a commercial grade five-barrel brewing system and the addition of a 400 square foot grain room. SCBC plans to wholesale to restaurants and bars and open a retail tasting room on-site with a commercial kitchen and event space. Village of Waddington – $1 million: The former St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 129 Lincoln Avenue is a 5,120-square-foot stone Georgian structure built in 1818. The now-vacant structure faces severe decay, threatening its place within the historic district. The Village plans to stabilize and rehabilitate the site, comprising the church, the adjoining brick rectory, and a rear wooden garage, to create a multi-use, non-sectarian recreational hub. This transformation will preserve its architectural heritage while drawing new residents, fostering community engagement and providing entertainment options. According to the state, the awards complement the governor's economic development vision by making strategic investments in communities across the state which revitalize the economy and create more opportunities for New Yorkers. This fiscal year's budget invests $100 million for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and $100 million for NY Forward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
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Grand opening of toddler-friendly playground in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Local children have a new, age-appropriate place to learn, play, and grow. Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network held a news conference on Thursday, announcing the grand opening of its brand-new playground located at the Johnson City PAL Center. The brightly colored state-of-the-art playground is suitable for younger children, under the age of 5, and supports early physical development while keeping kids safe from injury. Mothers and Babies is also partnering with Broome Includes to install a communication board, so non-verbal children have the chance to interact with other kids as well. Broome County Executive Jason Garnar thanked Mothers and Babies for their dedication to bringing a new space to the local area for kids and families to enjoy. 'This new playground is more than just a place to stay, it's a symbol of their mission in action, supporting healthy development, strong families, in a connected community,' said Garnar. The playground was made possible through the Restore New York Communities Initiative grant. The Johnson City property on Grand Avenue had been vacant since 2019 until Mothers and Babies moved its headquarters there in August 2023. Animal Adventure welcomes five lion cubs Broad Avenue-North Presbyterian Chapel holding final service on Sunday Neurosciences and Spine Group holding open house to showcase advanced offerings Construction begins on Tioga County's first Taco Bell Tractor Supply coming to Owego this winter Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
