🌱 How will Marathon’s $4.5 million grant reshape downtown and daily life?
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- How will Marathon’s $4.5 million grant reshape downtown and daily life?
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📰 News we're reading
• Governor Hochul Boosts Marathon New York With New Funding (wnbf.com) — Marathon is receiving a $4.5 million NY Forward grant to fund six major projects, including new housing, a coffee shop, library upgrades, and improvements to Lovell Field and the civic center. Local leaders say the money will boost jobs, expand a manufacturing business, and revitalize downtown spaces, positioning the village for long-term growth and more housing options. 
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