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City of Lockport Schedules “Celebrate Green South Street” Event
The City of Lockport has scheduled a public event as part of its Downtown Revitalization Initiative green infrastructure project on South Street. Called “Celebrate Green South Street” the event will allow the public to help re-imagine South Street between Elm Street...
USACE Releases Feasibility Study and Proposed Plan for Former Guterl Specialty Steel Site, Virtual Public Meeting to be Conducted
BUFFALO, NY--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed the Proposed Plan for the Former Guterl Specialty Steel Corporation Site and the Feasibility Study Report, Former Guterl Specialty Steel Corporation. These documents and a fact sheet are...
NYS Canal Corp. Announces Public Comment Period
The New York State Canal Corporation has scheduled two virtual public comment sessions regarding the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Study (DGEIS) document for the proposed Barge Canal Earthen Embankment Integrity Program (EEIP). Verbal comments will be accepted...
City of Lockport Hosting Online Public Workshop to Kick Off Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Code Updates
The City of Lockport invites all residents and stakeholders to kick off the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code updates by participating in an online public workshop on Thursday, July 1 at 6:00 PM. The Planning & Zoning Public Workshop will be held remotely...
New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
The successful recovery of small businesses is key to New York State's future. The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program has been created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses, and...
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary $50 subsidy on monthly broadband (internet service) bills for qualifying low-income households. This program is available until funds are exhausted....
Energy Efficiency & Low-Cost Power Programs Free Business Workshop
Are you interested in expanding your business or making your facility more energy efficient? Do you have concerns about the long-term utility costs associated with these upgrades? If so, don’t miss out on the upcoming Energy Efficiency and Low-Cost Power Programs Free...
U.S. Census Bureau 2021 Data Summit Series
The U.S. Census Bureau is currently providing an overview of their data products—and how they can be used to meet challenges facing communities—with its 2021 Data Summit Series. Topics include Redistricting and Voting Rights Act Use Cases, differential privacy, the...
Milling to begin on May 19 for Caledonia Street, Crosby Avenue, Green Street, Outwater Drive, and Washington Street
The City of Lockport will begin milling the following streets this week: Caledonia Street, Crosby Avenue, Green Street, Outwater Drive, and Washington Street. Crews will be milling Wednesday, May 19th through Friday, May 21st. Residents are asked not to park on the...
Department of Community Development Accepting Applications for the First-time Homeownership Program
The City of Lockport Department of Community Development is accepting applications to the First-time Homeownership Program for a recently awarded New York State Homes and Community Renewal HOME Program grant. This program will help first-time homeowners with closing...