LEWISTON, N.Y. (WKBW)— A proposed 210-unit apartment complex in the Town of Lewiston is drawing pushback from residents who say the community’s infrastructure can’t handle more development.

The project, known as President’s Park, would be built near the 3F Club, a longtime local conservation area used for fishing, hunting, and sport shooting. Residents and club members say they’re worried about increased flooding, safety issues, and additional strain on the town’s wastewater system.

Longtime resident Beth Ann Elias says her home and others have already experienced sewage backups during heavy rainstorms.

“We had what the town called a once in 100-year storm,” Elias said. “Although that one in 100-year storm turned into like three or four in a year.”

Elias is calling for a two-year morat

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