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Corning Leaders Launch Matching Gift Campaign for Southern Tier Food Bank. Community leaders associated with Corning Incorporated have joined forces with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to launch a significant matching gift initiative. The campaign is designed to address child hunger by encouraging local residents to contribute, with donations expected to have triple the impact due to matching funds. This effort targets food insecurity in communities throughout the Southern Tier region. Organizers anticipate increased support will help serve more families in need. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Mar 1) Finger Lakes Corning, NY

LP Building Solutions Plans $17 Million Expansion at Bath Plant. LP Building Solutions is investing $17 million to expand its Bath plant in Steuben County. The project includes 46,000 square feet of new indoor storage and a 20,000-square-foot production line extension. These improvements aim to increase output of LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding and will create five new positions with competitive wages. Construction begins in April and is expected to conclude within a year. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 26) Finger Lakes Bath, NY Corning, NY

Canandaigua Council Approves Sewer Study and Considers Senior Tax Exemption Changes. The Canandaigua City Council has authorized a $145,000 engineering analysis for the Water Resource Recovery Facility and moved forward with proposed changes to the city's senior citizen property tax exemption. Amendments aim to adjust property tax relief for residents aged 65 and older with lower incomes, following New York State law. Public comments addressed concerns about income thresholds and flood mitigation in the Sucker Brook area. The council also adopted seasonal open container allowances and updated dumpster regulations. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 25) Finger Lakes Canandaigua, NY Corning, NY

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