The Community Preservation Act gives New Yorkers a new tool to preserve their heritage--it gives local municipalities the power to set up preservation funds when and if their residents feel they are necessary. For example, between 1975 and 2000, Amherst, NY, lost more than half of its working farms and natural areas to development. With less than 20% of its land undeveloped, residents listed preserving open space as a prime concern in their Comprehensive Plan but lack the funds to do something about it. In Amherst, a Community Preservation Fund could make the difference between preserving its integrity and losing its character, forever.

Each week, the Legislative Gazette hits the desks of the Governor, legislators, and Albany insiders. Using the Capitol's weekly newspaper to let lawmakers know that New Yorkers support common-sense bills like the Community Preservation Act is an effective way to reach our state officials and convince New York to do something about it and to do something now.  

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