$6M Infrastructure Funding Coming To Hudson Valley, Hochul Announces

ALBANY, NY — Six million dollars in state infrastructure funding are set to be delivered to Hudson Valley municipalities for infrastructure work, per a Thursday announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.

In her announcement, Hochul said more than $38 million would be given out to 49 municipalities through a county infrastructure grant program. Among the municipalities receiving funds were Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County, Sullivan County, Ulster County and Westchester County.

“Investing in infrastructure means investing in New York’s future,” Hochul said. “With $38 million being awarded to 49 different projects across the state, we are giving local governments the tools they need to thrive and expand opportunities for New Yorkers. These investments will help communities build the infrastructure they need to create more housing, attract new businesses and make New York’s communities stronger and more affordable.”

In Dutchess County, the City of Poughkeepsie received $500,000 for construction of a new water storage tank along. The goal, officials said, is to give Dutchess County residents a more reliable water storage system that improves the county’s fire protection capabilities and open the door for future investment into Hudson Valley Airport.

Meanwhile, in Orange County, $500,000 were set aside for the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, which will have the installation of an emergency generator and replacement of its existing well water system financed through the state funds. Once complete, the performing arts center will be outfitted with a municipal water connection and the generator that officials said would limit power and water-related disruptions to scheduling.

Also receiving funds was the Village of Haverstraw, which received $1 million to help fund sewer infrastructure improvements as part of the redevelopment efforts at the old Haverstraw Chair Factory site. That waterfront property, officials said, will need improved wastewater flow to go along with a site redevelopment plan that is set to bring about 450 residential units to Rockland County. Among those units, officials said 260 will be set aside for affordable housing.

The Town of Liberty received $1 million as well, filling a funding gap to connect a proposed housing development site to municipal wastewater collection lines. The funding, officials said, will allow for construction of 1,300 feet of eight-inch sewer main and upgrades to a connected sewage pump station. Those upgrades will include a mechanical bar screen, an odor control system and an emergency generator, officials said.

Subsequently, officials said the improved sewage system will clear the way for construction of up to 150 units of housing.

In Ulster County, the Hamlet of Pine Hill received $502,000 to fund stormwater improvements along main street that will include 500 feet of pipes, drop inlets and roadway restoration.

Meanwhile, the Town of New Paltz received $498,000 to fund rehabilitation work at the Ulster County Pool Complex. Officials said this round of funding will allow for the replacement of pool systems, structural repairs and upgrades to the facility’s mechanical and electrical systems, and its bathhouse facilities. The long-term goal, per the governor’s office, is to reopen the pool facility to the public.

Finally, in Westchester County, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson received $1 million to pay for sewer improvements including a new sewer force main. Those sewer upgrades, officials said, will clear the way for the construction of a 100-unit mixed-use condo building less than 500 yards from the Croton Harmon Metro North station. The 100-unit building will be made up of 46 one-bedroom units and 54 two-bedroom units, with 105 parking spaces on-site, officials said.