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Schumer visits Penn Yan to launch push to combat HABs

PENN YAN - Standing at the Henderson Family Farm in Penn Yan, after the Finger Lakes region was ravaged by one of the worst toxic algae blooms seasons at the end of summer and into the fall, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer launched his two-pronged plan to boost federal funding for farmers and communities to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Finger Lakes region.

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VILLAGE OF DRESDEN William "Bill" Hall, Mayor of Dresden, retires

DRESDEN As mayor for the past 11 1/2 years, Bill Hall was instrumental in securing numerous grants and donations to help fund a vast array of village improvements. Among the most notable and visible to the residents are: •  $4,162,722 grant for new water lines throughout the village (construction begins 2025)•  New playground equipment – $128,182.29 donated by Greenidge Generation•  Additional cost of wood chips for the playground – Greenidge donated $2,342.50•  New, more efficient water meters•  Mixer/aerator grant for the water tank•  Generator grants for the water building and Village/Fire Dept.

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