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Local governments risked the loss of state funding if they didn t comply. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 8:44 PM EDT April 1, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. From Amherst to Tonawanda, to Niagara Falls to West Seneca, to Buffalo and many other communities in Western New York and around the state, locally approved comprehensive police review and reform plans were supposed to be at the state division of the budget as of April 1, with the risk of the loss of state funding for any government that failed to do so.
The Town of West Seneca citizen survey gave their police department very high marks. But they will work on better communication with the public and add a social worker to help with follow-up on cases for help with addiction and mental health issues.
The nice weather is opening up parking spots on the streets across Western New York. Another town has lifted their parking restrictions starting Monday.
Erie, Niagara Counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan
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Light shines on the U.S. Capitol dome Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Erie and Niagara counties could receive nearly $800 million as part of the American Rescue Plan.
In a release sent to 7 Eyewitness News, Congressman Brian Higgins office said President Joe Biden s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes more that $792 million earmarked for communities in both Erie and Niagara Counties.
âOver the last year, our communities have borne the brunt of costs and duties associated with responding to the pandemic and this work continues today,â said Congressman Higgins. âIt is the responsibility of the federal government to provide states and regions with disaster relief during times of national emergency.â