Making our Community a Better place to live
Serving The Community
Rich Andres has been part of this community for his whole life, working tirelessly to make it a better place. As a member of OLC Church, Active Hose #2, Knights of Columbus, Third Warders Social Club, NCCC Alumni Association, the Renaissance Club, Oliver Street Merchants Association, Project Pride and several other civic organizations, Rich understands the importance of being part of the Community.
Fourth Of July Kids Parade
Rich and his wife Colleen began the annual Parade in partnership with the Herschell Carousel Musum. Each year, hundreds of children and their families take part in the parade and enjoy free rides and ice cream at our "World Class" museum
Delivering for the Community
Rich Andres has been fining ways of putting county resources to work here in North Tonawanda and beyond. Supporting cutural and civic organizations have led to increased tourism and educational opportunities across the county.
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Miracle in North Tonawanda
When the NT Inter-Church Food Pantry was having trouble filling the shelves, Rich and several dedicated restaurant and business owners in NT stepped up to create this annual event. By encoouraging people to enjoy a "Night out for a good cause" NT residents have donated thousands to the food pantry and clothes closet for the past several years
Working with the NT Little League
Secured grants for field improvements to start the girls softball program and most recently secured a grant to construct a new Squirts field for some our youngest residents.
Honored by SUNY Niagara
Last year Rich was honored as a Distinguished Alumni for his contributions to his community in the years since he attended NCCC
Putting County Resources to work in OUr City
Rich has led the NT Resurgence, Securing County Funds to help revitalize all areas of this city
NT has experienced a renaissance since Rich has been in office, first as an alderman and now as a legislator, he has kept economic development on the front burner leading to remarkable successes throughout our city and county.
Rich Delivers for our Community
Day after Day Rich has been getting things done for NT
Rich Delivers for our Community
Day after Day Rich has been getting things done for NT
Rich Delivers for our Community
Day after Day Rich has been getting things done for NT
Revitalizing Our Waterfront
Improvements to our waterfront parks and rehabilitating once vacant brownfields and industrial sites have made NT the premier waterfront destination in WNY
Helping our Cultural Institutions
NT is home to the famous Herschel Carousel Museum . The tireless dedication of hundreds of volunteers revitalized this once vacant building into the destination it is today. That is why when they came toNiagara County for help with funding to create Kiddeland, the Learning Annex and the Music Room, Rich did not hesitate to help. He championed their cause and helped their dream become a reality.
Riviera Theater
There is no doubt, that downtown NT has become a premier destination for great restaurants and entertainment. The Riviera Theater is the crucial piece that makes the area a true year round destination. When the long planned expansion stalled, the Riviera Board reached out to Rich and the Niagara County Legislature for a grant to kickstart their efforts. Rich and his colleagues secured crucial funds through the Greenway Funds to get this project off the ground. Today the Riviera's success is a testament to the faith Rich and his colleagues had in the project.
The Niagara County Facade Program
The Niagara County Facade Program was one of the most successful grant programs to come out of the COVID era anywhere in WNY. Niagara County leveraged $8 Million of the county's share of COVID Relief funding from the federal dollars and helped small businesses rebound after the pandemic. Over 200 businesses including over 90 here in NT were helped through this program and it led to over $16 million dollars being invested in the local economy.
From Small Business to Big Business
Through Rich's position as Chair of the Niagara County Economic Development Committee, Niagara County has witnessed great success in recruiting and retaining businesses here in Niagara County.
Niagara County lands Amazon
When Amazon and Erie County couldn't reach a deal, Rich directed his team at Niagara County Economic Development to go after Amazon. After making a great competitive presentation, Niagara County was chosen and soon one of the world's largest warehouses will open in Niagara County and will provide jobs and benefits for more than 1,000 people.