City Code City Charter City Hall Directory Recycling/Sanitation Schedule About 714 Ridge Rd Lackawanna, NY 14218 Home Mayor Assessor City Clerk City Council Departments Development Calendar Lackawanna City Hall 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, New York 14218 City Hall Hours of Operation: Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Treasurer & City Clerk Office: Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Summer Hours: July & August – Wednesdays Only – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Treasurer & City Clerk Office: July & August – Wednesdays Only – 9:00 am – 11:45 am City Council Meeting & Agenda 2021 Final Assessment Roll Online Property Information Payment Center Messages from Mayor Annette Iafallo 11/22/2021 - A Message from Mayor Annette Iafallo - Mask Requirement at Lackawanna City Hall Effective Tuesday, November 23rd. A Message from Mayor Annette Iafallo – Mask Requirement at Lackawanna City Hall Effective Tuesday, November 23rd. In accordance with today’s announcement by County Executive Mark Poloncarz of a mask mandate for all public buildings throughout Erie County, starting Tuesday, November 23 everyone entering Lackawanna City Hall will be required to wear a protective facemask while in the building regardless of vaccination status. This mandate will remain in effect until further guidance is provided by the county executive/health department. I thank everyone in advance for their cooperation. As always, stay safe and God bless. PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE WITH THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE CONTENT. 10/25/2021 -A Message from Mayor Annette Iafallo – Lackawanna Trick-or-Treat Night on October 31st. 10/22/2021 – A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ANNETTE IAFALLO – COMPLETION OF RIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 9/29/2021 - A Message from Mayor Annette Iafallo - Lackawanna Approves Sale of Nearly 4-Acre Development Site to Flexlume 9/20/2021 -A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR ANNETTE IAFALLO – FLU, PNEUMONIA & VACCINE CLINIC ON OCTOBER 5TH, 11AM-3PM AT THE LACKAWANNA SENIOR CENTER Read Past Messages If you AREN’T receiving the automated Code Red calls from the Mayor and want to in the future: • Scroll to QUICK LINKS at the bottom of this homepage and click CODE RED on the right • This opens the Department of Public Safety page. Click the CODE RED – GET IT NOW icon in the middle of the page • Then click ‘Continue to enroll as a guest’ and ‘Continue’ to enter your phone information If you don’t have access to the internet, please contact the Public Information Office at 827-6475 for assistance. Policy/Procedure updates due to COVID-19 All visitors to City Hall - Updated as of November 22, 2021 In accordance with the announcement by County Executive Mark Poloncarz of a mask mandate for all public buildings throughout Erie County, starting Tuesday, November 23 everyone entering Lackawanna City Hall will be required to wear a protective facemask while in the building regardless of vaccination status. This mandate will remain in effect until further guidance is provided by the county executive/health department. CITY OF LACKAWANNA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CITY ASSESSOR Click on/expand section for more information about minimum qualifications and how to apply for this position. Community Interest MAYOR IAFALLO SUPPORTS LACKAWANNA DPW TOY DRIVE MAYOR IAFALLO SUPPORTS LACKAWANNA DPW TOY DRIVE The Lackawanna DPW Toy Drive is officially underway for the 2021 holiday season and earlier this week, Mayor Annette Iafallo made a $500 donation to support this year’s effort. Mayor Iafallo is pictured here at City Hall presenting her donation to Gregg Kowalik from the DPW and Lisa Reese. The DPW thanks Mayor Iafallo for her continued generous support! Donations for the Lackawanna DPW Toy Drive are being accepted now through Monday, December 13th at the drop-off locations listed below. Lackawanna City Hall – Lobby (714 Ridge Rd.) Lackawanna D.P.W. Garage (67 Reddon St.) Lackawanna Fire House #3 (2990 South Park Ave.) Lackawanna Public Library (560 Ridge Rd) Lackawanna Senior Center (230 Martin Rd.) Joker’s Bar (1783 Electric Ave.) Matthew Glab Post 1477 (1965 Abbott Rd.) Moose Lodge 959 (121 Fernald Ave.) Murph’s Bar & Grill (1 Warsaw St.) Nite Cappe (1769 Abbott Rd.) Pour House Sports Bar (2847 South Park Ave) Sonny Red’s (1851 Abbott Rd.) Steel City Pub (1449 Abbott Rd.) V.F.W. (2909 South Park Ave.) West Seneca Moose Lodge (121 Fernald Ave.) Any and all support for this worthy cause is greatly appreciated! Questions regarding the Lackawanna DPW Toy Drive can be directed by phone to 716-827-6406 or 716-341-6600. LACKAWANNA FALL FESTIVAL HOSTED BY NYS SENATOR TIM KENNEDY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH LACKAWANNA FALL FESTIVAL HOSTED BY NYS SENATOR TIM KENNEDY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH On Saturday, November 20th, NYS Senator Tim Kennedy will be hosting a Fall Festival for the Lackawanna community from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Senior Center on Martin Road. The event will include a variety of family and community activities as well as a turkey giveaway. In addition, Sen. Kennedy’s office has partnered with the New York State Department of Health to provide COVID 19 vaccines and booster shots at the event. Space is limited and those interested in the event or a Covid 19 vaccine or booster shot are asked to call Senator Kennedy’s office at 716-826-2683 by Friday, November 12 to reserve a spot. Members of the senator’s staff can also address any questions about the event, including those pertaining to the shots. Below are images of the promotional mailer sent from the senator’s office to Lackawanna residents over the past week. Event details will also being communicated by robocall later today to those who subscribe to receive community messages. Thank you, Senator Kennedy, for your continued support of Lackawanna! LFD Featured in Spectrum News Story on 5-Year Anniversary of Fire at Former Bethlehem Steel Site LFD Featured in Spectrum News Story on 5-Year Anniversary of Fire at Former Bethlehem Steel Site Today marks 5-years since a massive fire broke out within several structures located on the south-east section of the former Bethlehem Steel Plant. Working with the city’s Public Information Office, Spectrum News Buffalo ran a great story tonight at 5PM featuring LFD Chief James Fino, who in 2016 was the on-duty Captain leading LFD crews responding to the scene. The story highlights both the dangers faced by our firefighters that day and the expertise and skill they used to simultaneously battle the blaze and protect the nearby Bethlehem Park neighborhood – another example of the brave and exemplary service the LFD provides to the Lackawanna community. Below is a link to the Spectrum story. If you’re a Spectrum customer you may be asked to provide login credentials or use their limited free access feature to view the story. Thank you LFD!! https://spectrumlocalnews.com/…/lackawanna-fire-chief-looks… LACKAWANNA DPW TOY DRIVE IS UNDERWAY! LACKAWANNA DPW TOY DRIVE IS UNDERWAY! It is that time of year again … the Lackawanna DPW Toy Drive is officially underway for the 2021 holiday season! The DPW began dropping off donation boxes this week for collecting NEW unwrapped toys, gift cards and monetary donations to help distribute a little holiday cheer to multiple families in the City of Lackawanna. Donations are being accepted now through Monday, December 13th at the drop-off locations listed below. Lackawanna City Hall – Lobby (714 Ridge Rd.) Lackawanna D.P.W. Garage (67 Reddon St.) Lackawanna Fire House #3 (2990 South Park Ave.) Lackawanna Public Library (560 Ridge Rd) Lackawanna Senior Center (230 Martin Rd.) Joker’s Bar (1783 Electric Ave.) Matthew Glab Post 1477 (1965 Abbott Rd.) Moose Lodge 959 (121 Fernald Ave.) Murph’s Bar & Grill (1 Warsaw St.) Nite Cappe (1769 Abbott Rd.) Pour House Sports Bar (2847 South Park Ave) Sonny Red’s (1851 Abbott Rd.) Steel City Pub (1449 Abbott Rd.) V.F.W. (2909 South Park Ave.) West Seneca Moose Lodge (121 Fernald Ave.) Last year, thanks to the overwhelming support from local businesses and our amazing community, Santa was able to deliver toys, coats, and clothes to 60 children (25 family’s) ranging in age from 9 months to 16 years old. Let’s help make this year’s Lackawanna DPW Toy Drive an even bigger success!! Any questions about the toy drive can be directed by phone to 716-827-6406 or 716-341-6600. CITY OF LACKAWANNA APPOINTS DEBORAH DUTTWEILLER COMPLAINT WRITER/DISPATCHER CITY OF LACKAWANNA APPOINTS DEBORAH DUTTWEILLER COMPLAINT WRITER/DISPATCHER During a ceremony held on November 1st at Lackawanna City Hall, Mayor Annette Iafallo and Public Safety Director John Wolf appointed Deborah Duttweiller to the position of Complaint Writer/Dispatcher. In this role, Deborah will provide support to the Police Division, Department of Public Safety. Congratulations Deborah! UNILAND GROUNDBREAKING & NEW DEVELOPMENTS CELEBRATED AT RENAISSANCE COMMERCE PARK UNILAND GROUNDBREAKING & NEW DEVELOPMENTS CELEBRATED AT RENAISSANCE COMMERCE PARK Today was a day of celebration at Renaissance Commerce Park (the former Bethlehem Steel site) in Lackawanna! During an afternoon event, leaders from New York State and Erie County governments, the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, the City of Lackawannna and other development partners celebrated the groundbreaking for Uniland Development Company’s new $14.5 million 150,000 sq. ft. distribution and advanced manufacturing facility. Erie County and the ECIDA also announced the acquisition of an additional 80 acres of land on the south side of the new Dona Street extension that will expand the Renaissance Commerce Park footprint. Also announced was the final design for a bike path expansion through the site to Woodlawn Beach. Lackawanna is proud to be working alongside our partners at all government levels to restore economic and community vibrancy to this historic industrial site. We offer our congratulations to all for the milestones celebrated today and look forward to continuing our work together to make Renaissance Commerce Park a premier commerce destination. SENIOR FITNESS - RESISTANCE BAND EXERCISE CLASS AVAILBLE AT THE LACKAWANNA SENIOR CENTER SENIOR FITNESS – RESISTANCE BAND EXERCISE CLASS AVAILBLE AT THE LACKAWANNA SENIOR CENTER Please share this information with a senior who may not follow social media. DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY SEEKING TEMPORARY CROSSING GUARD DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY SEEKING TEMPORARY CROSSING GUARD The City of Lackawanna Department of Public Safety is seeking a temporary Crossing Guard for an assignment at Ridge Road and South Park Avenue. The position would require Monday through Friday availability from 7:15AM to 8:00AM and 2:15 to 2:45PM. Pay is $36/day. Uniform and training is provided. The temporary assignment is expected to last until the end of October. All interested candidates must be able to provide their own transportation and have a cell phone. All those interested in the temporary Crossing Guard position are asked to contact Lackawanna Police Captain Robert Janowski by email ONLY at janowski@lackny.com as soon as possible. Door-to-door peddling NYS Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan – City of Lackawanna Police Reform Citizen Survey 2021 Civil Service Civil Service Commission Meeting 2021 Civil Service Commission Meeting Schedule: January 15, 2021 (ZOOM) February 19, 2021 (ZOOM) March 19, 2021 (ZOOM) April 16, 2021 (ZOOM) May 21, 2021 (ZOOM) June 18, 2021 (ZOOM) July 23, 2021 August 13, 2021 September 24, 2021 October 15, 2021 November 19, 2021 December 17, 2021 All meetings will be held at 9:15AM in the City Council Chambers unless noted otherwise. Click for more Civil Service updates Development Empire State Development Announces “Raising the NYS Bar” Restaurant Recovery Fund Lackawanna Approves New Redevelopment at Former Bethlehem Steel Site LACKAWANNA AND GOBIKE BUFFALO INTRODUCE THE RIDGE ROAD PROTECTED BIKE PATH PROJECT LACKAWANNA DEVELOPMENT NEWS What Is Going On In The Parking Lot Near City Hall? Click for More Development Updates Lackawanna Home Improvement Program Covid-19 Business Relief Resources FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM ERIE COUNTY AND CAOWNY FOR QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS, LANDLORDS, RENTERS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 NY Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) Accepting Pre-applications ESD Guidelines for Safely Re-opening Businesses COVID-19 SBA Disaster Loan Program - U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) federal disaster loan program Recreation Standard Work Day Resolution Standard Work Day Resolution – Civil Service Commission Press Release ATTENTION RESIDENTS: City Council meetings are reverting back to Remote Zoom Format. Attention Lackawanna Residents… Effective Monday, October 4, 2021, City Council meetings are reverting back to Remote Zoom Format. On Monday, September 27, 2021, the City Council passed Resolution #2021-27, authorizing future meetings to be held via remote zoom rather than meeting in Council Chambers. This action was taken with safety in mind for City residents and public officials alike, and is authorized by a State Legislative Bill signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, which expires January 15, 2022. While it is always preferred to meet in person, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has made that option less desirable for obvious reasons. The City Council, which made the resolution in effect through December 31, 2021, reserves the right to rescind Resolution 2021-27 prior to that date if health conditions are favorable. Meetings, as always, can be viewed live on Facebook – Lackawanna NY – City Government. Caucus (general discussion of agenda items) begins at 6:30 p.m., with the regular meeting to follow immediately thereafter. If residents would like to add an item to the agenda, all submissions must be received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than noon on the Wednesday preceding the meeting. All submissions may be made in person at the Clerk’s Office – Room 215, US Mail or email at: cityclerk@lackny.com. Jeffrey P. DePasquale City Clerk City of Lackawanna ATTENTION RESIDENTS & SNOW REMOVAL / PLOW CONTRACTORS Attention Residents and Snow Removal/Plow Contractors: As per City Code, Chapter 188, all snow removal contractors doing work within City limits must have a valid permit to do so. If contractors do not apply for and obtain the required permit, they are NOT permitted to engage in snow removal operations. If a contractor is observed doing so they will be cited and fined by the City of Lackawanna. This Ordinance is in place to protect both the residents and City alike. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, Room 215. The fee is $25.00 per vehicle, with proof of insurance required. Each vehicle utilized for snow removal purposes must have its own permit; it must remain visible on the vehicle and is not transferrable between vehicles. Permits are valid for one-year, from Sept 1 through August 31. Residents that plow their own snow are exempt from Chapter 188. You may contact the City Clerk’s office at 827-6452 with any questions. ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS REOPENING AFTER COVID-19 PAUSE ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Bids / RFP Request for Qualifications – Brownfield-Related Environmental Services Bid Advertisement – Center Street Reconstruction Project Addendum – Center Street Reconstruction Project REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Bid Advertisement – MOWING AND LANDSCAPING 2021 MILL AND OVERLAY of Milnor Avenue and Keever Avenue – BID AWARDED BID FOR MILL AND OVERLAY – Milnor Avenue and Keever Avenue DRI AND SEWER REPAIR TERM CONTRACT AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PERFORM AUDITING SERVICES RESULTS – BID FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS GALANTI PARK Request for bid tabulation Bids Awarded Updated VETERANS SERVICES Hometown Heroes Banner 2021 WNY Heroes Inc. WNYHeroes Inc., is an organization Mr. Kreiger, an Army Veteran who served in the Iraq War, established in 2007. WNYHeroes, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide Veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased Veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that help support their lives and sustain their dignity. It should also be known that WNYHeroes, Inc. takes great pride in promising that 100% of ALL funds raised remain in WNY to support our local Veterans and their families. For additional information you may call 630-5020 or visit www.WNYHeroes.Org. Important Reminders Clearly Display Address/House Numbers Rabies Awareness PSA Attention Residents Social Security Updates The vacancy announcements for the Social Security Administration Customer Service Representative (CSR) GS-5 and the Claims Specialist (CS) GS 5-7 positions are open! The vacancy announcements for the Social Security Administration Customer Service Representative (CSR) GS-5 and the Claims Specialist (CS) GS 5-7 positions are open! The following vacancy announcements are open until Wednesday, October 20, 2021, or once the applicant cut-off is reached: WHAT POSITIONS AND WHERE ARE THEY? Customer Service Representative (CSR) GS-5 in the following New York Field Offices: Buffalo, NY – USAJOBS – Job Announcement Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing. CSRs conduct interviews to determine the nature of the caller’s question or issue; explain technical information, gather facts, evaluate evidence, and take action to resolve problems relating to all Social Security programs. The CSR GS-5 salary range and the minimum requirements are found in the direct links to the vacancies listed above. The minimum qualification requirements include passing the Meet-and-Deal Panel Interview. Claims Specialist (CS) GS 5-7 in the following New York Field Offices: Binghamton, Plattsburgh, Schenectady and Utica, NY – USAJOBS – Job Announcement Claims Specialists (CSs) conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA. The CS GS-5-7 salary range and the minimum requirements are found in the direct links to the vacancies listed above. The minimum qualification requirements include passing the Meet-and-Deal Panel Interview. HOW CAN YOU APPLY? You must apply through the vacancy announcements found on the direct links to the vacancies listed above on USAJobs.gov. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. For more information about careers with the Social Security Administration, please visit ssa.gov/careers/. SSA Employment Policy The Social Security Administration is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or parental status. Reasonable Accommodations The Social Security Administration provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodations or if you have any questions, email NY.SSA.Upstate@ssa.gov. Social Security Administration 11A Clinton Ave., Suite 119 Albany, NY 12207 NY.SSA.Upstate@ssa.gov Social Security News Release October 4, 2021 Social Security News Items Social Security remains committed to providing uninterrupted benefits and vital services the public relies on, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic. Quick Links Report Street Light Outage Erie County Senior Services Lackawanna Zombie Property Task Force Burbio Link Erie County Sex Offender Information Independent Auditors Report Code Red Election Day Inspectors Keep our Lakes and Waterway Clean © 2019 Lackawanna, NY. All Rights Reserved Search for: Toggle Sliding Bar Area