Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $68 million has been awarded to support 74 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XII included core capital grant and tax-credit funding from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of communities. Funding will support impactful projects that align with each region’s strategic goals.

County Executive Poloncarz Tours Future Home of Relocated & Expanded Child Advocacy Center
County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined local leaders for a tour of the future home of a relocated and expanded Child Advocacy Center. Adjacent to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, the new location at 899 Main Street will be an innovative and comprehensive facility where a multidisciplinary team of professionals will be under one roof, providing support and services to the nearly 3000 children who are victims of sexual abuse in Erie County annually.