2015-2016 State Budget provides much needed aid
Assemblyman John Ceretto (R,C,I-Lewiston) was proud to announce that libraries across New York State will be receiving a $5 million increase in aid after the Assembly passed the 2015-2016 State Budget this month.
“Libraries are such a valuable and necessary component of every community in New York State. I’ve always enjoyed visiting my local libraries and have encouraged my children and students to do the same,” said Ceretto, who is a former high school teacher. “I’m pleased that other legislators have not forgotten the importance of libraries in our communities and have decided to vote with me on this bill so our libraries can stay fully operational.”
Many local libraries will benefit from this increase. In recent years, LaSalle and Earl Brydges from the Niagara Falls Public Library system received $19,201, while Lewiston Public Library received $3,515, Sanborn-Pekin Free Library received $1,384, and Grand Island Public Library received $5,298.
“As we’ve seen with aid increases recently, this funding really assists libraries looking to improve their services and facilities. I look forward to seeing the improvements our local libraries will make with this increase in aid so everyone in our community can reap the benefits of what libraries have to offer,” said Ceretto.
Ceretto also mentioned that the Friends of Niagara Falls Library are looking for used books to ensure local libraries can maintain a reasonable book count.
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