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Bemis Pointe business owner asks county for small-business relief after I-86 exit restoration
Summary
A Bemis Pointe business owner told the Chautauqua County Legislature the state began installing a temporary exit ramp off I-86 and asked county leaders, including the county executive, to meet to create a local fund to support retail businesses harmed by prolonged construction and access disruptions.
Tammy Shaq, a Bemis Pointe business owner, told the Chautauqua County Legislature on July 23 that the New York State Department of Transportation began installing a temporary exit ramp off I-86 "this week," restoring access to businesses that had suffered after a closure.
Shaq said the announcement brought "hope" to the community but criticized coverage that she said overstated…
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