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  Mayor’s Message (NY Forward Grant – Public Input Survey Edition)

  August 26, 2022

   

  Dear Cornwall-on-Hudson residents, neighbors, and friends:

  One of the things I am supremely proud of as an elected leader is fact that our Village Board and the Cornwall Town Council seek to find ways to better collaborate and jointly improve our greater Cornwall community. That said, Town Supervisor Wojehowski asked me to share this conjoined NY Forward grant application effort with Village residents.

  NY Forward is a new State-funded program that provides support for the revitalization of New York State’s smaller and more rural communities in order to reinvigorate local and regional economies by creating vibrant downtown destinations, all while preserving the unique characteristics of each individual community. What an honorable pursuit!

  Via this NYS program, we have the unique opportunity to secure up to a $4.25 Million grant to be split equally between the Town of Cornwall and the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson. As part of our continued, joint effort to serve our community’s diverse needs, we know how critical it is to include you – our community stakeholders -- in this process.

  The more input we receive from the community, the better we can craft efforts designed to make greater Cornwall the most desirous place to live, work and raise our families. Although we will be prioritizing those initiatives that are most important to our community, we will seek to ensure that ALL submitted offered ideas are fairly evaluated and considered. Even if ideas do not meet NY Forward’s requirements, we will be sure to appraise the shared feedback as part of our ongoing community development efforts.

  The following survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete, dependent upon the amount of ideas and feedback you elect to provide. Please respond to these survey questions with 1-2 sentences where possible.

  Link to Survey:

  https://culturedesign.typeform.com/NYForward

  Thank you, in advance, for your participation and feedback! Have a great weekend, all.

  On behalf of the Village Board,

  Mayor James A. “Jimmy” Gagliano

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  Cornwall NY Forward Public Workshop

  The Village Board encourages any local non-profit organization or private business located within the central business district along the Hudson Street corridor to consider attending the upcoming Cornwall NY Forward public workshop #1 on June 15th.

   

  Thursday, June 15, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
  Munger Cottage
  40 Munger Drive, Cornwall, NY

   

  This is your first of only two scheduled opportunities to present your proposed project for consideration – and/or have your relevant questions answered -- as part of our $4.5 million grant award proposed distribution process.

   

  Join us to learn more about the New York Forward (NYF) program and the Open Call for Projects process. Together we’ll identify opportunities and challenges in Cornwall’s downtown districts and shape the community’s vision and goals to help move Cornwall forward.

   

  PUBLIC WORKSHOP
  The Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson and Town of Cornwall
  were awarded $4.5 million through the NYF program,
  to create a more walkable, sustainable, resilient,
  and economically robust downtown area.
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  Cornwall NY Forward

  What is New York Forward?

  The NY Forward (NYF) program, announced by Governor Hochul in 2022, is a program designed to invigorate and enliven downtowns in New York’s smaller and rural communities – the types of downtowns found in village, hamlets, and other small, neighborhood-scale municipal centers. The goal is to transform downtowns into vibrant, flourishing neighborhoods focused on sustainable economies and development to create areas where the next generations of New Yorkers will want to live, work, and raise a family.
  Each New York State Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) nominates two or three communities for the NYF award. This award intends to fund projects for redevelopment, job creation, public improvements, and business and housing opportunities.
  In February 2023, the Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson were selected as one of the NYF awardees to receive $4.5 million.
  A six-month planning process will link the community’s vision, goals, and revitalization strategies to specific projects that have the potential to revitalize downtown Cornwall. This process will be guided by a Local Planning Committee (LPC), which consists of local and regional leaders.

  What kinds of projects are eligible for NYF funding?

  Projects selected for NYF funding should advance the program’s goal of catalyzing the development of an active downtown, enhancing public spaces, and growing the local economy.
  An open, community-based planning process has been created to promote innovation and creativity within the project application timeline.
  A Call for Projects will be issued June 16 and explain the eligibility requirements for potential projects. The LPC will select a slate of projects for inclusion in the NYF Strategic Investment Plan, which will be submitted to the multi-agency State NYF program for final funding decisions. LPC meetings will be open to the public and will be livestreamed.
  Virtual Office Hours will be held twice throughout the duration of the Call for Projects. Links to the Office Hours will be posted on the Cornwall NYF website (www.cornwallnyf.com).

  Office Hours:  June 27: 4pm – 6pm & July 13: 11am – 1pm

  To learn more, visit www.cornwallnyf.com

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  Cornwall New York Forward - Meeting #2

  Cornwall New York Forward
  Local Planning Committee (LPC) Meeting #2
  June 28, 2023, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
  Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Hall
  325 Hudson Street Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York 12520

  
  This meeting will be livestreamed via ZOOM through this link:
  https://bit.ly/3JA0KbO
  Or call in +13052241968,,83448940691# US

  Join the second LPC meeting for Cornwall’s New York Forward. LPC members will receive an update regarding public engagement, finalize the Cornwall NYF vision, review the preliminary list of opportunities and challenges, provide input on draft goals and discuss the project evaluation criteria and format for project selection.
  Please note that LPC meetings are public working meetings for committee members, and time will be held at the end of the meetings for public comment. There will be public workshops throughout this process during which the general public can provide their input.

  Questions? Email CornwallNYF@vhb.com or visit our website www.cornwallnyf.com for more information.

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  NY Forward Survey for Local Businesses

  Cornwall New York Forward
  Survey for Local Businesses
  Help Unlock the Potential of Downtown Cornwall

  In February 2023, Cornwall was awarded $4.5 million by Governor Kathy Hochul through the NY Forward (NYF) program. NYF is a comprehensive approach to boosting local economies by transforming communities into vibrant neighborhoods. As part of this effort, the Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson are seeking input from local businesses about the challenges and opportunities for sustaining and expanding businesses along Cornwall's main commercial corridor. Your input will help us better understand the kinds of projects that should be advanced through NYF to enhance the commercial vitality of Cornwall.

  This survey will be open to responses until July 28, 2023
  Access through the link below:
  https://forms.microsoft.com/r/zXkzx2wvVp
  Questions? Email CornwallNYF@vhb.com or visit their website www.cornwallnyf.

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  Cornwall New York Forward - Meeting #2

  Wednesday, June 28, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

  Cornwall New York Forward

  Local Planning Committee (LPC) Meeting #2

  June 28, 2023, 5:30-7:30 pm

  Village Hall of Cornwall-on-Hudson

  325 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520

  This meeting will be livestreamed