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Falconer Receives NY Forward Award
The Village of Falconer is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $4.5 million through the NY Forward program, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on June 12, 2026.
This funding represents the culmination of a multi-year effort by the Village, community stakeholders, and project partners to identify transformative investments that will strengthen our downtown, support economic development, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors.
“We are incredibly grateful to Governor Hochul and New York State for investing in the Village of Falconer’s future. This New York Forward award recognizes the strength, resilience, and potential of our community, and it will help us build a more vibrant downtown, support local businesses, and create new opportunities for residents and visitors alike.” – Mayor James Jaroszynski
Over the coming months, the Village will work with New York State, local stakeholders, and community members to finalize project plans and move toward implementation. Additional details regarding project selection, planning activities, public engagement opportunities, and timelines will be shared as they become available.
We would like thank everyone who contributed to this effort and helped shape the vision that led to this significant investment in Falconer’s future.
For updates on the NY Forward process, please continue to visit the Village of Falconer website or its Facebook page.
Public Hearing Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing
Village of Falconer
The Village of Falconer will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Fireman’s Exempt Hall, 3 Coleson Drive, Falconer, New York, 14733 for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Village of Falconer’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2026 program year. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) and will make available to eligible local governments approximately $45,000,000 for Public Infrastructure and Public Facilities projects for the 2026 program year for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. The Village of Falconer is applying for $2,000,000 in CDBG funds to complete sanitary sewer system improvements including manhole rehabilitation, cured-in-place pipe lining, sewer main replacement, and pump station upgrades. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program, including progress towards beneficiary goals and program objectives, and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
The location of hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact Cynthia Capestrani, Village Clerk at 716-665-4400, at least three days in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Written comments may also be submitted to Cynthia Capestrani, Village Clerk at 101 West Main Street, Falconer, New York, 14733 until July 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Previous Regular Meeting Documents:
- June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
- May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Department Reports, Documentation for Discussion, and Resolutions
Garbage & Recycling Pickup
Household garbage and recyclables should be placed in a container at the curb the evening prior to the scheduled day of collection. There is a limit of three 30-gallon bags per household…
Brush Disposal
Disposal of leaves, brush, twigs, trimmings and grass clippings are accepted beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and every other Tuesday through Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Village of Falconer Highway Garage from 4 to 6 p.m. Only biodegradable materials will be accepted…
Village of Falconer Health Emergency Plan
New York states requires public employers to adopt a plan for operations in the event of a declared public health emergency involving a communicable disease…