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NOZZOLIO APPOINTED TO HIGH SPEED RAIL TASK FORCE
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Albany-State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) announced that he has been appointed to the Senate Task Force on High Speed Rail, a panel that will study the best way to link New York's cities with high-speed trains. High Speed trains would dramatically reduce travel time in New York State, stimulating new employment and firmly reestablishing New York's place as a national transportation innovator and technology leader.
"It is an honor to be given the important responsibility of serving on the Senate's Task Force on High Speed Rail," said Senator Nozzolio. "High Speed Rail has the potential to be a major key to successful economic development and job creation in our region."
The Task Force will review a feasibility study on a high speed rail system, ultimately linking Buffalo-Albany-New York City and Montreal-Albany-New York City; estimate its total cost and marketability; and begin planning, so that high speed rail recommendations could be part of next year's State Budget.
The Task Force will receive input from an advisory board which will be created to represent the groups and interests impacted by the high speed rail project, including: local, regional and state transportation organizations and experts, government officials, economic development interests, passenger advocates, railroad industry representatives, academics and others. The study, comments and recommendations will be completed and submitted to the Task Force by the end of the year.
Senator Nozzolio, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, has been extremely active in transportation projects in the Finger Lakes region, including securing $1 million in state funding for a rail station in Lyons. The Lyons Rail Station serves residents of the Finger Lakes region as well as the thousands of visitors who come to the region each year.
"A High Speed Rail connection across Upstate New York will help to enhance tourism and stimulate our economy to create jobs and provide our residents, visitors and businesses with a new connection to the world," concluded Senator Nozzolio.
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NOZZOLIO: DOT TO INSTALL THREE-COLOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT ROUTE 96 AND COUNTY ROAD 7
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Manchester- Working to improve safety for residents and motorists, State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that he has secured approval from the State Department of Transportation for a three-color traffic signal at the intersection of Route 96 and County Road 7 in the Town of Manchester.
"The addition of this traffic light will help significantly improve safety at this intersection and enhance the safety of thousands of residents and motorists in the area," said Senator Nozzolio. "It was a pleasure for me to assist in gaining approval for this new traffic light from the Department of Transportation.
"I would especially like to thank Sara Thompson, who originally contacted me to express her support for a traffic light at the intersection, for her concern for the welfare and safety of the motorists who travel this route," continued Nozzolio. "Her efforts represent what it truly means to be a citizen - to become involved and help make your community a better place to live."
Senator Nozzolio contacted the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) in 2002 to request a study of the intersection after receiving a copy of a letter by Sara Thompson, then only ten years old, expressing her concerns with the dangerous traffic conditions at the intersection.
Since 2002, the DOT has conducted numerous studies on the traffic conditions at the intersection of Route 96 and County Road 7. The most recent data collected this year showed an increase in the delays and in the traffic volumes at the intersection, warranting the installation of a three-color traffic signal.
The traffic signal is expected to be installed by early 2006.
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NOZZOLIO: McDonough Park
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Geneva - State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio recently secured $100,000 in state funding for improvements to McDonough Park in Geneva, home of the Geneva Red Wings baseball team.
The Senator made the announcement at "Senator Mike Nozzolio" night at McDonough Park before a recent home game of the Geneva Red Wings. Free tickets to the game were provided by Senator Nozzolio.
The state funding will be used to pay for improvements to McDonough Park, including new modular bleachers to be installed before the opening of the 2006 season.
Pictured with Senator Nozzolio are Geneva city officials, members of the Geneva Red Wings, as well as some of the youngest fans of the ball club.
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SENATOR NOZZOLIO SECURES $100,000 FOR McDONOUGH PARK IN GENEVA
Funding for Improvements to Sports Complex - Home of the Geneva Red Wings
Geneva - New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that he has secured $100,000 in state funding for improvements to McDonough Park in Geneva, home of the Geneva Red Wings baseball team.
"McDonough Park is an important element to the revitalization of Geneva and improvements to the Park will help continue the City's renaissance," said Senator Nozzolio. "It was a pleasure for me to secure this funding to assist with updating the Park to make it an even more enjoyable place to watch a baseball game."
The state funding will be used to pay for improvements to McDonough Park, including; construction of a pavilion picnic area in right field; new fencing and netting behind home plate; improvements to the dugouts and drainage system on the field; construction of a new concessionaire and improvements to the existing concession areas; and an overall painting of McDonough Park, including all bleachers.
The funding will also be used for new modular bleachers in the Park. The project is due to be completed before the opening of the 2006 season.
Rich Rising, City Manager for Geneva, said "I would like to thank Senator Nozzolio for his efforts to secure this generous funding. His assistance was critical to rebuilding baseball in Geneva, a sport which has played a large part in the City's history. The improvements at McDonough Park will go a long way in making that happen."
Don Cass, Mayor of the City of Geneva, said "I would like to thank the Senator for all of his hard work in securing this substantial funding for McDonough Park. Improvements to McDonough Park have been needed for many years now and this funding will allow us to significantly upgrade the Park. Senator Nozzolio continues to be a champion of Geneva's renaissance."
David Herbst, Owner of the Geneva Red Wings, said "On behalf of all of the players and staff, I would like to say how extremely grateful we are to Senator Nozzolio for this funding and for his support of baseball in Geneva and the Finger Lakes region. Senator Nozzolio recognizes how important baseball is to the area and the Geneva Red Wings organization is proud to have the Senator representing our area."
The announcement was made on Wednesday evening at "Senator Mike Nozzolio" night at McDonough Park. Free tickets to the game between the Geneva Red Wings and the Allegany County Nitros were provided by Senator Nozzolio. Last year, Senator Nozzolio secured $150,000 in State grants to create a community soccer field and small skateboard park at McDonough Park.
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Nozzolio: Geneva Ag-Tech Park
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GENEVA - Senator Mike Nozzolio recently toured the construction site of the new Flex-Tech building at the Geneva Ag-Tech Park. Senator Nozzolio secured over $2 million in state funding for the creation of the Ag-Tech Park in Geneva.
Pictured with Senator Nozzolio are: Dan Fessenden, Director of the Cornell Agricultural and Food Technology Park; Steve Kresovich, Vice President and Provost of Cornell New Life Sciences; Bob Seem, President of the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park; Charley Bauder, Chairman of the Geneva IDA; Rocky Larocca, Chairman of the Ontario County Planning and Research Committee; Tom Burr, Director of the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station; Gary Baxter, Councilor for the City of Geneva; and Rich Rising, Geneva City Manager.
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"SENATOR MIKE NOZZOLIO NIGHT" WITH THE WAYNE COUNTY RAPTORS TO BE HELD JULY 7
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Newark - New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) today announced that he will be hosting "Senator Mike Nozzolio Night" with the Wayne County Raptors at Colburn Park on Thursday, July 7, 2005. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. when the Wayne County Raptors take on the Hornell Dodgers. Colburn Park is located off of Route 31 in Newark.
"It is a pleasure for me to sponsor and host a free night of baseball for Wayne County, which provides me an opportunity to thank my constituents for their support. I look forward to joining everyone in cheering our hometown team to victory," Senator Nozzolio said.
Free tickets to the game are available by contacting Senator Nozzolio's Seneca Falls office at 1-888-568-9816. In addition, tickets for a free hot dog and soda will be given out to the first 100 people in attendance at the game. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
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READ THE COURT DECISION ON THE CAYUGA INDIAN LAND CLAIM AT WWW.SENATORNOZZOLIO.COM
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Albany - New York State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio (R-Fayette) announced that the recent court decision dismissing the Cayuga Indians land claim can be viewed on his website, www.senatornozzolio.com.
The decision by the U.S Court of Appeals reversed and dismissed the Cayuga Indian land claim.
"The recent decision by the second highest court in the nation to reverse and dismiss the Cayuga Indian land claim is great new for all of us living in the land claim area," said Senator Nozzolio. "This landmark decision is now available on my website for all that are affected by the land claim to read."
"For the past twenty-five years, I fought this land claim and the recent court decision is a total victory for our homeowners."
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