The Village of Bath netted $4.5 million to improve its downtown, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. Bath was among two Southern Tier villages to win Round 3 of the NY Forward program.

The Village of Bath has been awarded funding through Round 3 of the NY Forward Program, which aims to help communities in New York State boost local economy by building a lively downtown neighborhood.

Easy access to local wineries and New York state parks ... the town of Bath consists of various charming villages and hamlet communities featuring historic downtown buildings and tree-lined ...