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Cayuga County accepts $15,000 in New York State America 250 funds for local history projects
Summary
The county accepted $15,000 in NYS 'America 250' funding and allocated grants to 14 local historical, cultural and civic organizations; the Finance Director was authorized to amend the 2026 budget to record the revenue and contractual expense.
Cayuga County accepted $15,000 from New York State to support commemorations for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and allocated the award among local organizations.
The approved allocations list Aurora Ledyard Historical Society ($1,200), Canal Society of NYS ($400), Cayuga County Historian ($2,000), Old Mentz Heritage Center ($2,000), Schweinfurth Art Center ($2,000), Seward House ($500), Ward O'Hara Museum ($1,000), Village of Union Springs ($1,200), Save Our Fourth Association‑Fair Haven ($1,000), and other recipients, totaling $15,000. The Legislature directed the Finance Director to increase State Aid and Contractual Expense accounts to reflect the grant.
