A pair of Western New York projects are being awarded for preserving history.

One is Parkside Candies in North Buffalo. They were recognized for "Excellence in Historic Building Preservation, Rehabilitation, or Restoration." The historic candy shop used state and federal tax credits to restore features from when it opened in the 1920s.

"Historic preservation projects take an immense amount of time, resources, and dedication," Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "From Buffalo to New York City, the 11 projects we’re honoring this year all symbolize critical parts of our storied history in New York State. I applaud this year’s recipients for their efforts to invest in our state’s remarkable historic resources and preserve these stories for generations to come."

And the Lustron House, now in Eden, was recognized for "Excellence in Historic Preservation Stewardship." The house was threatened to be demolished, instead, it was relocated to Eden from Westfield.

"We are proud to work with people and communities throughout New York state on thousands of preservation projects each year," New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons said. "We are energized by the passion people bring to their projects and the inspiration they instill in others to be creative, be resourceful, and to be forward-thinking. Congratulations to the award winners and thank you to all the individuals and groups working to show that preservation can be a transformative investment for communities all over New York state."