Falls receives state grant funds for blight fight

In an effort to help curb blight and enhance Western New York neighborhoods, the New York State Attorney General's Office on Friday announced the award of $2.7 million in grant funding to three cities, including Niagara Falls. 

Attorney General Letitia James visited Niagara Falls City Hall on Friday where she announced the local award, which is part of the state's Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Planning (Cities RISE) program, which was established in April 2017 in response to the foreclosure crisis. Of the total $2.7 million, Niagara Falls will receive $882,625.

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