Spencer Street Park receives $10,000 donation from the James and Julie Boeheim Foundation
CANASTOTA, N.Y. >> After receiving donations totaling $10,500, the CNY Children’s Foundation is moving forward with the purchase of Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant playground equipment for the Spencer Street playground.
The James and Juli Boeheim Foundation donated $10,000 and Walmart donated $500 to the Canastota Spencer Street Playground project.
Representatives of the CNY Children’s Foundation said the budget for phase one is almost complete and the equipment is expected to be purchased this fall, with installation following in the spring.
The park will be located next to the Spencer Street Public Pool and under control of the village of Canastota.
Canastota Village Administrator Jenn Farwell, Canastota Mayor Carla DeShaw and CNY Children’s Foundation President
Peter Finocchiaro were presented with a check from the Boeheim Foundation in Canastota on Thursday, Aug. 1.
People or organizations who wish to make a donation or learn more can visit cnychildrensfoundation.org or email spencerstreetpark@gmail.com.
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