Mayor Byron W. Brown today joined Congressman Brian Higgins, New York State Assemblyman Mark Schroeder and Erie County Legislator Tim Kennedy to announce an infrastructure improvement program for the city’s Hickory Woods neighborhood. The effort, funded by a $500,000 grant through the New York State Community Enhancement Facilities Assistance Program and a $125,000 match from the City of Buffalo, involves the repair and replacement of neighborhood sidewalks and curbs.