We are pleased to let you know that we finally have a resolution to the lawsuit brought forth against the YMCA and Empire State Development in 2008.  The lawsuit challenged a letter the Empire State Development Corporation sent to the Town of Lysander Planning board that stated the YMCA was an appropriate use of the land the YMCA purchased to build the Northwest Family YMCA.

 

The court found in favor of the YMCA and ESDC on several points, including denying efforts for an injunction or any relief designed to halt process. The court remanded the YMCA back to the ESDC for review and reissue of the land use determination originally requested by the Town of Lysander Planning Board. The YMCA has contacted ESDC to determine the next steps. This ruling is good news for the Y as we can continue to move forward toward building the Northwest Family YMCA. A public hearing will be held May 12 at Baker High School. Click here for more information.
 
Community volunteers have been fundraising to build the Northwest Family YMCA since 2001 and the YMCA purchased the property at the corner of Route 31 and Drakes Landing in 2006. To date, we have raised 75 percent of our fundraising goal. The YMCA recently hired a research marketing firm to conduct a telephone survey to quantify public support for the location of the Northwest Family YMCA. In the Town of Lysander, 81 percent of residents support the YMCA and the location at the corner of Route 31 and Drakes Landing.  Within the Radisson community, 66 percent support the location of the new YMCA. When those who were not in favor of the YMCA location were asked if they would support the location of the YMCA if they knew it would not be built elsewhere in the Town
Want more information or have a question about the Northwest Family YMCA? Please contact Kristin Atkinson at 474-6851 ext. 359.