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Hochul: Breeders' Cup, multi‑venue championship to return to Belmont Park

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Breeders' Cup will return to the rebuilt Belmont Park and described a planned championship series across Churchill Downs, Saratoga and Belmont to raise New York's racing profile.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul says $455 million state loan fueled Belmont Park rebuild, predicts $155 million annual impact

At Belmont Park's reopening, Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted a $455,000,000 state loan and projected more than $155,000,000 in annual economic impact, saying the redevelopment will sustain thousands of permanent jobs and broaden the venue's uses.

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Gillen Creek Greenway master plan moves to engagement phase

Staff said the Gillen Creek Greenway master plan is in early conceptual stages, reported results from an Aug. 15 public survey, and scheduled further in-person engagement at upcoming events to shape corridor design and connections to downtown.

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Neighbors oppose proposed housing at Calvary Baptist site; developer and church ties questioned

Residents at the Sept. 17 East Hampton meeting strongly opposed conceptual plans for up to 48 units at 60 Spinner Lane tied to Calvary Baptist Church, citing traffic, narrow roads, sewage and historical equity concerns; church members said a developer has at times misrepresented the congregation.

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Crestwood superintendent reports enrollment at 2,627, honors longtime educator and previews homecoming events

Superintendent Dicton reported district enrollment totals and recognized longtime educator Stan Frane; he also highlighted student art selections, Fairview Elementary’s recognition for a breakfast-in-the-classroom program, upcoming events, and a teacher finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

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Residents ask town to seek independent review after DOH presentation on PFPRA contamination

At the meeting residents pressed the board to request independent scientific review of the emerging PFPrA evidence base after a New York State DOH presentation that relied on a 2002 rat study; speakers cited 2025 EPA conference data on developmental effects at lower doses and asked whether that affects the DOH's 3 ppb screening level or monitoring plans.

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Town engineer: initial flood work set to begin this fall, cofferdams in 10–12 days

Town engineer Bill Hurley told residents the contractor is scheduled to start Sept. 28, 2026 (weather permitting) and that cofferdams will be installed within about 10–12 days; if the contractor cannot start, DPW has authority to hire another contractor to begin work.

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Residents question cost and timeline as board hears public comments on courthouse complex agreement

At a public hearing on a proposed comprehensive agreement with English Construction for a new courthouse complex, residents pressed the board on costs (board documents list about $33.4 million) and potential tax impacts; staff said the agreement is not yet signed and that design review and permit issues (including a tower in the footprint) remain under review.

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Iowa City school board settles on 1% supplemental-state-aid planning target and flags $7.7M near-term cuts

In a work session on resource planning, finance staff told the board the district will likely need roughly $7.7 million in budget reductions for FY27 under most enrollment/SSA scenarios. Directors coalesced around using a conservative 1% supplemental state aid (SSA) assumption as a planning floor while staff refines projections.