Author: Matt Courtright

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a total of 21 transformational projects for the North Country region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Eight projects were announced for Ticonderoga, the Round 6 winner of a $10 million DRI award; 5 projects were announced for Cape Vincent, a Round 1 winner of $4.5 million NY Forward award; 4 projects were announced for Lyons Falls, a Round 1 winner of a $2.25 million NY Forward award; and 4 projects were announced for Waddington, also a Round 1 winner of a $2.25 million NY Forward...

11 October, 2024

Ticonderoga DRI Public Workshop: Wednesday, June 28th from 4-6 PM DRI Public Workshop #1 will be held on Wednesday, June 28th from 4-6 PM at the Ticonderoga Campus of North Country Community College (NCCC).  The public workshop will be in an open-house style format, with attendees welcome to come at a time that is convenient for them between 4pm and 6pm. A brief presentation will be given at 4pm and at 5:30pm, with project staff available to answer questions and take feedback during the event....

23 May, 2023

Ticonderoga DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting 1.5 Virtual Meeting on Friday, June 2nd from 9 AM - 10 AM! The Ticonderoga Local Planning Committee (LPC) will meet virtually by Zoom Webinar to discuss matters related specifically to project submittal criteria as well as refinement of the Vision Statement within the application to align with state guidelines. Public comment will be taken at the conclusion of the meeting. Please note, registration is required for all participants. LPC Meeting #1.5 June 2nd, 2023: 9 AM – 10 AM  Zoom Information Topic: TiDRI LPC Virtual Meeting Time: Jun 2, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Meeting Information:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85060662323 Meeting...

20 May, 2023

The Town of Ticonderoga, along with its state partners, is pleased to announce the first meeting of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee (LPC), scheduled for Friday, May 19th at 9:00am in the Town of Ticonderoga Community Building at 132 Montcalm Street. This meeting marks the beginning of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) for the Town of Ticonderoga. The LPC meeting is open to the public and will include opportunity for public comment. For more information on Ticonderoga's preparation for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, please visit the Ticonderoga DRI website at www.ticonderogadri.com. New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)...

12 May, 2023

Click Here For Official Press Release From NYS   The Town of Ticonderoga, along with its state partners, is pleased to announce the first meeting of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee (LPC), scheduled for Friday, May 19th at 9:00am in the Town of Ticonderoga Community Building at 132 Montcalm Street. This meeting marks the beginning of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) for the Town of Ticonderoga. The LPC meeting is open to the public and will include opportunity for public comment. For more information on Ticonderoga's preparation for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, please visit the Ticonderoga DRI website at...

12 May, 2023

Press Release From NYS GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES TICONDEROGA AS THE $10 MILLION NORTH COUNTRY WINNER OF SIXTH-ROUND DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez Made The Announcement in Ticonderoga Today!  Downtown Revitalization Investments are a Critical Part of the State's Comprehensive Economic Development and Community Growth Strategy State to Work with Residents, Community Leaders and Public Officials to Revitalize Ticonderoga's Downtown Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Town of Ticonderoga will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the sixth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. For Round 6 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, each of the...

23 January, 2023

The Ticonderoga Downtown Revitalization Initiative Committee was recently recognized at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Community Appreciation Dinner & Awards Ceremony for their work throughout 2022 to plan and apply for New York State’s largest grant program. The committee has and is being lead by PRIDE of Ticonderoga and the Town of Ticonderoga in coordination with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, Essex County Industrial Development Agency, Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance, Fort Ticonderoga,  Ticonderoga Central School, and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. The Ticonderoga DRI Committee also worked with Elan Planning consultants to support the...

21 November, 2022

The Ticonderoga DRI Committee participated in the 2022 Best 4th In The North parade. The 2022 parade theme was "Christmas In July." The Ticonderoga DRI Float was full of Christmas Cheer including presents, Christmas and patriotic decorations, Santa's Helpers, and Santa himself giving the Town of Ticonderoga Supervisor a "$10 Million Dollar Check" from NYS!...

16 September, 2022