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Cheektowaga budget hearing highlights cuts to youth programs as pools and summer camps face strain
Summary
Youth and Recreation Director Crystal told the Town Board that Youth & Rec has already absorbed deep cuts over the past decade and urged the board to protect pools and clinics, citing attendance and safety benefits as she outlined a list of programs that could be lost if more cuts are made.
Crystal, head of Cheektowaga Youth & Recreation, told the Town Board on Oct. 1 that the department has absorbed “over 50%” of its expense reductions in the last 10 years while still running large programs and operating three town pools.
Crystal said the department serves thousands of residents with preschool programs, summer day camps, sports leagues and pools. She said Town Park’s open swim recorded “over 33,000 patrons” across the summer season, swim lessons enrolled 283 participants, and the soccer program had “over 400 kids” this year. She also told the board the summer day camp…
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