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MANY COVID-19 VACCINE FIRST SHOT APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ERIE COUNTY, INCLUDING FOR HOMBOUND RESIDENTS Those still looking for a first shot vaccination appointment can call the Erie County Health Department at 858-2929 for more information. With an increase in the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, there are now many convenient state/county-run locations available, including several walk-in sites. Appointments are also available through most local pharmacies, including here in Lackawanna. The Erie County Health Department has also announced the availability of vaccines for homebound residents. Residents with health conditions that make it difficult for them to get to a clinic or pharmacy location should call 858-2929 to arrange for the vaccine to be brought to them.

Youth Recreation Leaders Sought for Summer 2021 Season The Lackawanna Recreation Department is seeking responsible, enthusiastic, and motivated high school and college age residents to work as Recreation Leaders on our playgrounds this summer. Responsibilities included maintaining a safe, fun playground atmosphere, encouraging and participating in activities with young playground goers, and assisting in meal distribution for our free Summer Lunch Program.... The Summer Youth Recreation Leader Program runs for 10-weeks from Monday, June 28 to Friday, September 3, which covers the entirety of the Lackawanna School District’s summer break. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM. These positions earn $8/hour. Those interested in being Recreation Leaders are encouraged to submit an application, which is available on the city website at http://lackawannany.gov//2021/04/Rec-Leader-Application.pdf or in the City Hall lobby from 9:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. The application deadline is Friday, May 7. Applicants MUST be City of Lackawanna residents. Those under age 16 must also include a copy of their working papers. Applications will be accepted by mail (postmarked on/before May, 7), email ([email protected]) or in the City Hall lobby during the hours noted above. Questions regarding the Summer Youth Recreation Leader Program can be directed to the Lackawanna Recreation Department by phone (827-6457) or email ([email protected]).

Lackawanna Youth Diamond Sports In-Person Registration Starts April 22

Lackawanna City Council Zoom Meeting - 4/19/21

Lackawanna City Council Regular Meeting. Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7:00PM. Meeting agenda: http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2021/04/CA_2021-04-19.pdf Any public comments normally made in person at the meeting during Hearing from Citizens MUST be related to agenda topics and received by the City Clerk’s office no later than noon on the scheduled meeting day. Comments are accepted via US Postal Service, fax @ 716-827-6453 or email at [email protected]

Covid 19 Vaccine Appointments for April 14 Are Filled As of 4pm on Tuesday April 13, all available appointments for today’s City of Lackawanna Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Senior Center on Martin Road have been filled. Appointment requests received on the city’s vaccine appointment line (827-6677) after 4pm yesterday have been put on a wait list in the order they were received. Should appointment slots open today due to cancellations or no-shows, we will contact those on t...he list in order. Thank you.

A Message from Mayor Annette Iafallo Limited Number of Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Openings Still Available for April 14 For those still looking for a Covid-19 vaccine appointment, we have a limited number of openings available for our clinic this Wednesday, April 14 at the Lackawanna Senior Center on Martin Road. In partnership with Rite Aid and Erie County Senior Services, we're offering the two dose Pfizer vaccine. If you’re interested in receiving this vaccine, pleas...e call to make an appointment today as soon as possible this is not a walk-up clinic, you must have an appointment. To make an appointment: Call 827-6677. There is no online scheduling option for this clinic. After dialing this number, you will be asked to leave a voicemail message with your first and last name please say and spell it clearly, home address, phone number, with area code if not 716, and date of birth. Appointment times will then be assigned based on the open slots available and in the order in which your voicemail message was received. Most of the open appointment slots are in the early afternoon. You will receive a callback today as soon as your appointment request is received. For eligible seniors, please state if you need van service in your voicemail message. Once again, if you’re interested in being scheduled for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the Lackawanna Senior Center, you MUST leave a voicemail message at 827-6677. As always, stay safe. And God bless. Annette

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim friends and neighbors in Lackawanna, Erie County and around the world.

Lackawanna City Council Meeting - 4/12/21

IN HONOR OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. As we come together today to honor the birthday and legacy of Dr. King, let us be inspired and guided by his teaching the time is always right, to do what is right words that ring as true today as when first spoken by Dr. King nearly 57 years ago while urging our country to heal and move forward peacefully to establish racial and social equality.

Empire State Development Announces Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund Empire State Development (ESD) has announced the more than $3 million Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund to assist restaurants in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic. Raising the NYS Bar grant funding can be used for COVID-19-related improvements and equipment that will allow the business to comply with social distancing guidelines, expand take-out/delivery operations, or... accommodate outdoor dining such as Plexiglas barriers/partitions, signage promoting social distancing and hygiene protocols, heaters, heat lamps, weatherization upgrades and insulated delivery bags; improvements that will allow the business to continue operating through the winter months such as filtration system upgrades and food heaters to maintain temperature for to-go orders and purchasing PPE and sanitation supplies necessitated by the pandemic; and COVID-19 related business improvements like patio heaters or contactless technology. Qualifying purchases and expenditures must be from September 1, 2020 onwards to be eligible. Initial round of grants are up to $5,000. The application window for the Raising the NYS Bar" Restaurant Recovery Fund opened on Monday, January 11. More information can be found on the Empire State Development website at https://esd.ny.gov/raising-bar-restaurant-recovery-fund. A copy of the Raising the NYS Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund press release with a link to the program information was mailed to Lackawanna restaurants this week. All questions pertaining to this program should be directed to the NYS contacts listed in the press release link.

Lackawanna Fire Crews Successfully Battle Two Alarm Blaze at 218 Warsaw Street Earlier today, LFD crews battled a two alarm blaze at 218 Warsaw Street. This fire escalated rapidly from the lower level of the home to the eaves/roof, creating heavy smoke and dangerously poor visibility. Crews were eventually able to get the fire under control and thankfully, no injuries were sustained by the home occupants (including pets) or our firefighters. Congratulations LFD on another job well done!

LACKAWANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2021 Below is the approved 2021 meeting schedule of the Lackawanna City Council. At present, Lackawanna City Council Meetings are closed to the public per Covid-19/NYS Executive Orders restricting public meetings/gatherings. Agendas and information regarding Facebook Live access to meeting proceedings will be posted in advance of each meeting on this page and the City of Lackawanna website (www.lackawannany.gov).

Lackawanna City Council Meeting - Annual Reorganization Agenda. Monday, January 4, 2021 http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2020/12/CA_2021-01-04.pdf Any public comments normally made in person at the meeting during Hearing from Citizens MUST be related to topics already on the agenda and received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than noon on the scheduled day of the meeting. Comments are accepted via US mail, fax @ 716-827-6453 or email at [email protected]

Bethlehem Steel Site Shoreline Trail Bike Path Phase II South Extension Options - Public Meeting, April 13, 6:00PM via Zoom Public participation and comment is welcome. Zoom and other meeting information is in the image below.

Lackawanna City Council Regular Meeting Agenda. Tuesday, January 19, 2021 http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2021/01/CA_2021-01-19.pdf NOTE: This meeting will occur on Tuesday given the observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 18. Any public comments normally made in person at the meeting during Hearing from Citizens MUST be related to topics already on the agenda and received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than noon on the scheduled day of the meeting.... Comments are accepted via US Mail Service, Fax @ 716-827-6453 or email at [email protected].

Lackawanna and OLV Human Services Working Together For Our Community On Wednesday, January 13, Mayor Annette Iafallo and leaders from OLV Human Services joined together in a lunchtime meeting at Lackawanna City Hall to discuss ways in which the City of Lackawanna and OLV Human Services can expand their working partnership to better serve our community. The meeting was facilitated by Michael "Mickey" Kearns, Erie County Clerk and and a member of the OLV Human Services Boa...rd of Directors. Representing OLV Human Services at the meeting along with Mr. Kearns were Sharon Cavanaugh, Chief Community Development Officer and Carol Machowski, Director of Vocational Services. Food for the meeting was catered through the OLV Human Services Work Appreciation for Youth WAY Program, which provides a person-centered approach to helping youth and adults understand the value of education and work while they develop the skills to achieve both academic and personal success. Based at 790 Ridge Road in Lackawanna, OLV Human Services is part of the OLV Institutions legacy of Father Nelson Baker, whose candidacy for sainthood remains active at the Vatican in Rome, Italy. OLV Human Services provides numerous invaluable community services throughout the region. As highlighted in their most recent Community Report, OLV Human Services has provided care to 564 individuals through their outpatient mental health clinic, educated 2,634 children through one of its specialized schools or education-based services and invested 1.3 million employee hours to better the lives of the region’s most vulnerable. Thanks to the teams at OLV Human Services for all you do! We look forward to working together.

Lackawanna City Council Regular Meeting. Monday, April 12, 2021 at 7:00PM. Meeting agenda: http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2021/04/CA_2021-04-12.pdf Any public comments normally made in person at the meeting during Hearing from Citizens MUST be related to agenda topics and received by the City Clerk’s office no later than noon on the scheduled meeting day. Comments are accepted via US Postal Service, fax @ 716-827-6453 or email at [email protected]

Happy New Year Lackawanna from Mayor Annette Iafallo (Image best viewed on a mobile device. Click image to enlarge/expand.)

Lackawanna City Council Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting: http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2020/12/CM_2020_11_16.pdf

Traffic Alert - Willet Road Closed at Abbott Road for Water Main Repair Willet Road is currently closed at Abbott Road while crews work to repair a water main. Until this work is completed, entry to and exit from Willet Road is only possible through McKinley Parkway. Please plan accordingly if traveling in this area.

Winter Reminders - Snow Removal on Sidewalks/Streets and Illegal Snow Dumping With winter now upon us, we want to remind property owners of the City of Lackawanna code regarding snow removal on/near their property. A copy of the code is available on the city website (www.lackawannany.gov) under Code Enforcement. An image is below for reference (click to enlarge). In addition, Lackawanna does not have a site for plow contractors to dump snow and it is illegal to dump snow re...moved from residential and/or commercial property on city-owned property. Violators are subject to a $2,500 illegal dumping fine. We appreciate everyone's cooperation with these matters this winter season.

The Christmas Shoppe A Holiday Shopping Destination in Lackawanna for 20 Years The City of Lackawanna is proud to have one of the most desired Christmas stores in all of New York State call our city ‘home.’ The Christmas Shoppe, located at 880 Ridge Road, has been a destination for generations of holiday shoppers for 20 years. Owned and operated by the Woyshner family, the Christmas Shoppe carries a wide assortment of ornaments to help complete any household decoration plan... or personal collection. Below is a short video introduction from owner/operator Pat Woyshner, along with several pictures of the Christmas Shoppe selection - which represents just a small sample of the vast inventory on hand. The Christmas Shoppe is located only a minute away from another family-run business, Woyshner’s Flower Shop at 910 Ridge Road, which has been a leading provider of floral arrangements based in Lackawanna for 60 years. Among her many accomplishments as a florist, Pat Woyshner had the honor of serving 16 years among a select group of volunteers tasked with decorating the White House for Christmas a period covering the presidential administrations of Ronald Regan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton! The Christmas Shoppe is open 7 days a week through Christmas from 10am-5pm. Stop in to view their great selection of ornaments or visit them online at https://woyshnerschristmas.com/. Thank you Pat Woyshner and the entire Woyshner family for being long-time valued members of the Lackawanna business community! Pat Woyshner video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwpeCxnpZPo

Happy Easter Lackawanna!

Lackawanna City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, December 7, 2020 http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2020/12/CA_2020-12-07.pdf Public comments related to meeting agenda items must be received in the City Clerk's office by noon the day of the meeting via postal mail or email ([email protected]). Click the agenda link for further information.

Lackawanna Names Scott Hayes Permanent Code Enforcement Officer In a ceremony held on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Lackawanna City Hall, Mayor Annette Iafallo appointed Scott Hayes to the permanent position of Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Lackawanna. Scott joined the City of Lackawanna as Building Inspector in April, 2019 after a 25 year career in commercial construction. He was promoted provisionally to the Code Enforcement Officer position in January, 2020. ... Since coming aboard, Scott has permitted and inspected some of the most complex projects undertaken in Lackawanna in nearly 40 years, including those associated with ongoing efforts to return the former Bethlehem Steel site to re-use for clean manufacturing and distribution in collaboration with New York State and Erie County partners. Congratulations Scott!

Lackawanna City Council Meeting Minutes - December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting: http://lackawannany.gov/wp-cont//2020/12/CM_2020_12_07.pdf

A Message from Public Safety Director John Wolf Please Keep Fire Hydrants Clear During the Winter With the winter season upon us, I’m requesting the cooperation of all Lackawanna residents to keep fire hydrants located on or near their property clear from snow and debris. This will allow our firefighters easier access to the hydrant, which is essential to putting fires out more quickly and helping save lives and property. When snow is deep, firefighters may have difficult...y locating hydrants, which could be catastrophic. Based on my years serving on the Lackawanna Fire Department, I can tell you firsthand the importance of clearing hydrants during the winter season, stated Third Ward council member and retired firefighter Dean Moretti. I ask all residents to please follow the important advice of our Public Safety Director. Providing our firefighters with clear access to a hydrant allows them to quickly begin battling a fire this precious time is often the key to saving lives and property during a fire situation.’ Along with the City Council, I also ask that residents follow all parking rules (including alternate parking) and not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Thank you.