49 Projects Receive County Infrastructure Grant Funding

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $38 million has been awarded to 49 projects across New York State through the County Infrastructure Grant Program. First launched in November 2024 and administered by Empire State Development, the program provides grants to support small- and medium-sized county-led infrastructure projects. To date, more than $74 million has been awarded to nearly 100 projects throughout the state. Modern infrastructure directly impacts New York State’s economic vitality, and the County Infrastructure Grant Program helps the state remain competitive and generate new economic growth, while supporting Governor Hochul's bold housing agenda.

“Investing in infrastructure means investing in New York’s future,” Governor 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.”

The County Infrastructure Grant Program was established in the State's FY2025 Enacted Budget to help transform New York State’s infrastructure and better meet the needs of its residents. An additional $50 million was included in both the FY 2026 and FY 2027 Enacted Budgets. Grants up to $500,000 are awarded to priority projects identified by the county that support economic development, contribute to placemaking or encourage tourism. Enhanced awards of up to $1 million are available for projects supporting the creation of housing with ten or more units. The funding being awarded today will support the construction of more than 3,200 new homes throughout the state.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "Modern infrastructure is vital to unlocking new potential for economic growth. Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York State continues to make investments in locally driven projects that help communities build for the future and capitalize on new opportunities."

Round Two awardees:

The Capital Region was awarded more than $5.4 million for seven projects:

Albany County – $267,857: Town of Bethlehem – Project will build a pocket park along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail to enhance the trail experience and convenience, with increased foot traffic spurring business growth. The project will add amenities like benches and picnic tables, plus wayfinding signage and kiosks, and beautification efforts like landscaping and lighting. Outdoor workout equipment, bike racks, and security cameras will be installed. New paving and cautionary paint will be used to discourage high-speed bicyclists.
Columbia County – $500,000: Town of Ghent – Funding will support the second phase of a project previously awarded funds in the first round. This phase will improve water system capacity and increase fire flow capability by building a new water storage tank to aid the existing Columbia County water district, which serves the Gerald R. Simons Commerce Park. Funding will allow for a new water system consisting of an access drive, electrical power to the water storage tank site, a telemetry system between the tank and the existing Mount Ida pump house, and a new pump control panel. This panel will control pump operations, provide alerts through an auto dialer, and allow access to real-time system data.
Rensselaer County – $1 million: City of Troy – Funding will support a new housing development by widening Morrison Avenue to relieve traffic congestion. A second westbound lane will be added, improving traffic flow and safety and increasing roadway capacity at the intersection with Route 4. Following these improvements, a 128-unit age-restricted housing complex will be constructed. The complex will include apartments, townhomes, and row houses.
Saratoga County – $1 million: Town of Waterford – This project will provide critical upgrades to the municipal water system along Middletown Road and the Route 4/32 corridor. Planned improvements include the replacement of approximately 3,000 linear feet of water main along Route 4/32, replacement of two miles of aging water main along Middletown Road, upgrades to the Halfmoon interconnection, and installation of an altitude valve at the Swatling Tank. These improvements are expected to address recurring water main failures, pressure limitations, and system inefficiencies that restrict use of the County water system, while also supporting the proposed Hudson River Road apartments, a 206-unit housing development.
Schenectady County – $1 million: City of Schenectady – Funds will support the restoration of a vacant, blighted former office building at 308 State Street and the creation of 27 new housing units. The former Masonic Temple building requires extensive interior and exterior renovations to be put back into productive use. Funds will be used for site preparation, as well as the acquisition and demolition needed to complete the extension and reconstruction of site infrastructure.
Warren County – $1 million: Town of Lake Luzerne – Funding will be used for Phase I of the Lake Luzerne Water District Rehab project. Critical components of the municipal water system that serves the hamlet will be reconstructed, and antiquated water mains along Church Street, Lawrence Street, School Street, and the Hill Street area will be replaced. The project includes rehabilitation of the Town's 500,000-gallon water storage tank to address long-standing infrastructure deficiencies, including frequent water main breaks, pressure loss, freezing conditions, and inadequate fire flow. These improvements will better support redevelopment, including the creation of at least 20 new units of housing.
Washington County – $660,000: Village of Fort Edward – Funding will be used to increase the capacity of the Drifting Ridge Road sewer force main and upgrade electrical services at the Drifting Ridge pump station. Improvements will be made to the Argyle Road Pump Station including new pumps, upgraded valves, instrumentation and control, and electrical infrastructure. These upgrades will increase the available capacity of the wastewater infrastructure and allow for the completion of the Drifting Ridge workforce housing development, which is expected to include 32 lots fit for new single-family housing units.

Central New York was awarded $5 million for five projects:

Cayuga County – $1 million: Village of Weedsport – This project will modernize critical components of the Village drinking water system. Funding will replace aging and undersized water mains, valves, and hydrants, as well as make related upgrades to water storage, treatment, and distribution facilities. The upgrades will remove long-standing infrastructure constraints that limit residential development, downtown reinvestment, business expansion and reliable fire protection. Expected outcomes include improved development readiness, stronger fire flow and pressure performance, reduced service interruptions, increased capacity for housing and mixed-use investment, and a more competitive environment for private capital investment. The project will allow for six private properties within the Village to create 39 new housing units through adaptive reuse.
Cortland County – $1 million: Village of Homer – This project includes the installation of vital infrastructure required to support the creation of a 36-unit residential housing development in the village. Funding will support the Arbor Brook Flats Development Infrastructure project on Dee Street. Improvements will be made to electrical infrastructure and roadway access through paving, top-coating, apron installation, and new LED lighting. Water system improvements will be funded as well via the Newton Water Works Water Storage Tank project, to enhance water system capacity and reliability to serve the development and ensure adequate water service for current and future residents and businesses.
Madison County – $1 million: Village of Cazenovia – The former Shove Hall will be repurposed into 54 housing units as part of a redevelopment project on the former Cazenovia College campus. The 6.5-acre campus will be redeveloped into a mix of housing, office space, recreation, and destination attractions. Funding will be used to fulfill the immediate need for upgrades to the utility and energy infrastructure, which are required to redevelop the campus. Solar energy infrastructure will be installed on several buildings, allowing for the generation of 460kW of solar power.
Onondaga County – $1 million: Town of Clay – This project will support the development of a new mixed-use neighborhood at the former Hinerwadel's Grove site. Funding will be used to facilitate infrastructure investments, including water, sewer, road, utilities, and site work. A cohesive mixed-use development with offices, daycare facilities and 89 single-family homes is planned for the property.
Oswego County – $1 million: Town of Volney – This sewer extension project will address failing septic systems along Route 3 (Bristol Hill Road) and unlock the potential for a new housing development. Funding will allow for the construction of 18,000 linear feet of gravity and low-pressure sewer mains, two pump stations, and service laterals, ultimately connecting to the City of Fulton's treatment facility. This project will address environmental risks and public health concerns caused by aging septic systems and allow for the construction of 54 new market-rate homes, to address the need for workforce housing driven by Micron's regional investment.

The Finger Lakes was awarded $6 million for seven projects:

Genesee County – $500,000: City of Batavia – Funding will be used to support the DeWitt Recreation Area Shoreline infrastructure project. Critical public infrastructure improvements will be constructed along the DeWitt Pond waterfront. Enhancements will include shoreline stabilization, ADA-accessible pathways and boardwalks, a reconstructed fishing platform and cantilevered deck, stormwater and drainage infrastructure. These improvements will enhance public safety, strengthen recreational use and tourism, allow for year-round programming, and fortify connections to the Ellicott Trail and downtown Batavia.
Livingston County – $1 million: Village of Dansville – The project will support the creation of 60 new affordable and supportive housing units in the Village. Funding will be used for site preparation, demolition, environmental remediation, utility connections, and road and sidewalk improvements. These changes will pave the way for 12 housing units in the rehabilitated historic King's Daughters Home and 48 units at the new Balloon Lofts site.
Monroe County – $1 million: City of Rochester – This project will transform the Hotel Cadillac into 42 units of mixed income housing to be called the Fine Building Lofts. Funds will be used for demolition, sidewalk replacement, new storm and sanitary sewer lines, a new water main, new electrical primaries, road improvements, and façade enhancements for beautification. Additionally, funds will allow for utility work required to enable full building electrification, a new gas line, and a backup generator.
Ontario County – $1 million: Town of Farmington – This project will construct 720 feet of new 12-inch gravity sewer line parallel to an existing eight-inch line along Mertensia Road as well as 4,150 feet of new six-inch sanitary sewer force main to connect Pump Station No.1 to the existing interceptor sewer crossing and divert pressurized flow away from an expiring line. Funding will also be used for new pumps and electrical improvements at Pump Station No. 1, which will allow for a minimum of 14 new housing units to be developed in the Town, with the potential for up to 40 single-family homes.
Seneca County – $500,000: Town of Fayette – The Town will build 26,300 linear feet of eight-inch and 32,000 linear feet of 12-inch water mains to deliver potable, reliable water to the residents and businesses of Water District 8. This is the first phase in a regional initiative by the Seneca County Water & Sewer Authority to connect the four main water producers in the county. The intent of this project is to increase available fire flow and improve the quality and capacity of the town water supply.
Wayne County – $1 million: Town of Lyons – The project will benefit two sites. Funding will be used to extend a four-inch sanitary sewer force main to 7537 Old Lyons Road by nearly 3,200 linear feet and construct a new pump station. This site, a remediated former trailer park, had been equipped with water, but not sewer. The availability of sewer on-site will allow for the creation of five new single-family homes. On Clyde Road, funding will be used to install 2,300 linear feet of water main, five hydrants, 15 new and five existing water service connections that loop new Clyde Road water main to an existing line and Montezuma improvements. This portion of the project also includes the installation of 1,300 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer, six sanitary manholes, 15 sanitary sewer connections, and the installation of a culvert along the property. These improvements will prepare the four-acre vacant parcel for up to 15 single-family homes.
Yates County – $1 million: Town of Starkey – Funding for this project will be used to construct contained on-site water and sewer infrastructure, making use of existing vacant structures to support the creation of 64 units of much-needed workforce and family housing in the region. The project will address the 37-acre site’s lack of water and sewer infrastructure – considered to be its greatest obstacle to redevelopment – and develop the Lakemont Landing housing development in the Town.

Long Island was awarded $500,000 for one project:

Suffolk County – $500,000: Hamlet of Fort Salonga, Town of Smithtown – This project will support the rehabilitation of the historic Main House and Garage at Owl Hill County Park, allowing them to be open to the public. Funding will be used to ensure the buildings are structurally sound and permit restoration of the roofs. These improvements will make the Main House and Garage safe for the county to open to the public for visitation, directly supporting increased tourism.

The Mid-Hudson Region was awarded $6 million for seven projects:

Dutchess County – $500,000: City of Poughkeepsie – The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority will use program funding to construct a new water storage tank along the Central Dutchess Water Transmission Line. By providing a reliable supply and emergency storage, the proposed tank will offer Dutchess County residents essential storage capacity, improve system reliability, ensure adequate fire protection, and pave the way for aviation-related investments at the Hudson Valley Airport.
Orange County – $500,000: Hamlet of Sugar Loaf, Town of Chester – Funding will be used for infrastructure upgrades at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. This project includes the installation of a fully automated, full-building emergency generator with utility connections, and the replacement of an existing well system with a reliable, high-capacity municipal water connection. These critical improvements will prevent future power or water disruptions that risk event cancellations, loss of revenue, and diminished visitor confidence.
Putnam County – $1 million: Town of Carmel – Funding for this project will be used to construct critical roadways and stormwater infrastructure to directly support the development of 40 market-rate townhomes. The project will expand the housing supply, increase property tax revenues, and deliver long-term economic benefits to the town and county.
Rockland County – $1 million: Village of Haverstraw – Funding will support critical sewer infrastructure upgrades necessary to advance the Haverstraw Chair Factory Redevelopment Project along the Hudson River waterfront. This project involves improvements to two pump stations to accommodate wastewater flow associated with the planned site redevelopment. These infrastructure enhancements will support the creation of approximately 450 residential units, including roughly 260 affordable housing units as well as market-rate housing, hotel accommodations, and retail space.
Sullivan County – $1 million: Town of Liberty – This project involves necessary infrastructure improvements required to connect a proposed housing development site to existing municipal wastewater collection lines along Sunset Lake Road. Approximately 1,300 feet of eight-inch sewer main will be constructed. The related sewage pump station will be upgraded and expanded to accommodate up to 150,000 gallons per day. Pump station upgrades will include a mechanical bar screen, an odor control system, and an emergency generator. These improvements will make way for a housing project set to construct 70-75 housing units in the first phase and an additional 70-75 units in the second phase for a total of 140-150 units.
Ulster County – $1 million: Hamlet of Pine Hill and Town of New Paltz – Program funding will be used to coordinate two projects in the county. In Pine Hill, $502,000 in funding will be used to design and construct stormwater conveyance improvements along lower Main Street, including approximately 500 feet of piping, new drop inlets, and roadway restoration. These improvements will address chronic flooding, failing drainage infrastructure, and Department of Environmental Conservation concerns, and support the redevelopment of the site into 10 workforce housing units with a community grocery component. In New Paltz, $498,000 in funding will support a defined phase of the rehabilitation of the Ulster County Pool Complex project. Improvements will include replacing failing pool systems, making structural repairs, and upgrading the mechanical, electrical, and bathhouse facilities. Together, the projects address infrastructure barriers to housing, restore a major regional recreational asset, and allow for the reopening of the pool facility.
Westchester County – $1 million: Village of Croton-on-Hudson – Funding will be used to support on-site sewer improvements, including a new sewer force main. These enhancements will allow for the construction of a five-story, 100-unit condominium building, with units available for sale and ideal for first-time homebuyers. This transit-oriented development consisting of mixed-use or multifamily residential buildings, is located within 500 yards of the Metro-North Croton Harmon Train Station. The property will consist of 46 one-bedroom and 54 two-bedroom units with 105 available parking spaces and on-site amenities.

The Mohawk Valley was awarded more than $3.8 million for six projects:

Fulton County – $388,125: City of Gloversville – Funding will be used for infiltration and inflow repairs and restoration to the City's sanitary sewer system, as well as post-analysis. The goal is to remove excess flow within the systems, allowing more commercial and housing projects to move forward and enabling the extension of the sewer district north into the Adirondack Park near the Great Sacandaga Lake.
Herkimer County – $500,000: Town of Herkimer – This project will address critical infrastructure deficiencies and public health hazards caused by failing septic systems. Funding will be used for the installation of 7,570 linear feet of sewer pipe, 3,040 linear feet of PVC force main, a new pump station at Gros Boulevard and Pine Grove Road, and the rehabilitation of the existing pump station at Lowe’s on State Highway Route 5. Improvements will eliminate current health risks, and enable commercial growth, population retention, and housing development by expanding capacity for businesses, residents, and community facilities.
Montgomery County – $1 million: Village of Canajoharie – Funding will be used to advance critical public infrastructure at the former Beech-Nut manufacturing site. This proposed infrastructure project will address system constraints through site preparation, including slab removal, earthwork, grading, and the placement of engineered fill to raise finished grades to the appropriate elevation. This work will establish a stabilized, flood-resilient, build-ready development pad necessary to enable the construction of 65 affordable units, thereby transforming a long-vacant property into a productive community asset. Commercial retail space and a publicly accessible open space will add to the appeal, activating a prominent downtown gateway.
Oneida County – $500,000: City of Utica – Murnane Field and Donovan Stadium serve as a central hub for community recreation, tourism, and regional identity. This project furthers the county’s efforts to modernize the facility through targeted enhancements to spectator seating, public restrooms, site paving, and press box infrastructure. The proposed improvements will provide a more welcoming and functional event environment and elevate the quality, accessibility, and overall user experience.
Otsego County – $500,000: Village of Cooperstown – The project will provide upgraded water and sewer utilities to the village. Funding will be used to upsize an existing six-inch sewer main to eight inches, as well as provide new manholes and connections to previously upgraded lines downstream from the project area. These enhancements will address the need for an updated water main on Main Street, increasing capacity, and preventing future disruptions caused by system failures. They will also ensure a higher quality of infrastructure to accommodate expected increases in housing.
Schoharie County – $1 million: Village of Cobleskill – Funding will allow for the construction of infrastructure and site improvements required to support 278 workforce housing rental units planned for the Village. Work will include the installation of new wastewater collection piping, water service piping, and stormwater management practices to ensure safe and efficient utility service and environmental compliance. Parking areas, landscaping, and community recreational amenities will be added as quality of life enhancements.

The North Country was awarded more than $3.7 million for six projects:

Clinton County – $1 million: City of Plattsburgh – This project involves the redevelopment of the former Clinton Community College site. Funding will be used to plan, design, and construct essential water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as to implement road improvements required to make these parcels development ready for 96 units of planned workforce housing. Enhancements will improve access to the site while addressing aging utilities, limited sanitary capacity, low water pressure, stormwater constraints, and inadequate internal circulation that currently prevent redevelopment.
Essex County – $246,701: Town of Ticonderoga – Program funding will be used to upgrade sewer and stormwater systems on Champlain Avenue and McCormick Street to meet Department of Environmental Conservation standards. These infrastructure improvements will stop wastewater treatment plant overflows and expand the sewer district, directly paving the way for 60 new multi-family homes at Fireman's Field Apartments.
Franklin County – $500,000: Town of Malone – Funding will be used to modernize the Franklin County Emergency Services’ infrastructure by replacing outdated radio equipment at the Reynoldson, Mount Pisgah, and Mount Morris sites. This project will eliminate Canadian signal interference and radio frequency overlaps, enhance response times, and ensure a reliable communication grid for public safety.
Jefferson County – $1 million: Village of Clayton – This project involves the design and construction of vital utility extensions intended to support the development of up to 20 new workforce housing units. This grant directly finances the expansion of approximately 1,000 linear feet of municipal water and wastewater lines to the residential site. Funding will be used for engineering, heavy site preparation, grading, stormwater management systems, and a dedicated municipal access road essential to making the parcel build ready.
Lewis County – $500,000: Village of Port Leyden – This project targets extensive civil work along West Main Street and Elm Street. Funding will be used for comprehensive roadway reconstruction, sidewalk replacement, and the installation of a brand-new storm drainage system. By layering these surface and drainage improvements directly over the freshly completed waterway installation, the county eliminates duplicate excavation and mobilization costs. This synchronized approach dramatically lowers deployment costs and protects the long-term structural integrity of the newly laid pavement. These enhancements will modernize Port Leyden's urban corridor through enhanced drainage, dedicated walkways, and improved vehicle lanes, reinforcing the village's commercial zone and providing a durable foundation for surrounding private investments.
St. Lawrence – $500,000: City of Ogdensburg – This project includes the construction of a new, heavy-duty covered pavilion and a centrally located, ADA-compliant restroom facility at Morrisette Park. These additions will directly resolve longstanding structural deficiencies at one of the city's most heavily frequented recreational assets. Enhancements will address the park's severe utility and facility gaps by establishing a permanent, weather-protected gathering space and modern sanitation infrastructure allowing for ease of access by seniors and individuals with mobility limitations. This civil project transforms the park into a fully inclusive, accessible hub for all visitors. This structural investment secures the park's capacity to host large-scale community events and long-term waterfront recreation.

The Southern Tier was awarded more than $3.75 million for five projects:

Chemung County – $1 million: Town of Big Flats – The Hammocks at Big Flats will be transformed into a 302-unit development served by a new dedicated road and complete with a community entrance, pool, mail center, refuse facility, and dog park. The community center will include an exercise facility along with a great room complete with kitchen for residents’ activities. The development will offer three options: 192 units will consist of either studio, one- or two-bedroom apartments; thirty townhouses will feature separate entrances and attached garages; and eighty villas will include two car garages. Project funds will go toward the construction of new roads, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water infrastructure needed to support this new development.
Delaware County – $272,500: Village of Delhi – Funding for this project will address critical sewer, water, roadway, and other public infrastructure improvements required to enable the development of the Pine Hill Terrace housing project. The Pine Hill Terrace housing project will consist of three two-story apartment buildings. Each building will contain eight two-bedroom apartments, resulting in the creation of 24 new housing units. This project is the largest investment in housing in the village in more than 30 years and will address a critical shortage of quality housing options for professionals and young families moving to the area. The new housing will positively impact the ability of local employers to attract talent and will increase community vitality and sustainability.
Steuben County – $1 million: City of Hornell – This project involves the construction of critical public infrastructure essential to transform underutilized land parcels on West Street into fully developed, build-ready lots. Municipal water and sewer lines will be installed along with comprehensive stormwater utilities, and a new access roadway. These infrastructure enhancements directly unlock the site's development potential, fulfilling New York State Pro-Housing requirements and paving the way for a planned 10-unit single-family residential subdivision.
Tioga County – $500,000: Town of Owego – Funding for this project will be used to expand public sewer lines to an 86-acre residentially zoned site with the intent to reliably serve future housing. By replacing inadequate private septic systems with a robust municipal connection, the project successfully eliminates the primary physical barrier to residential development on this land, allowing for the future construction of a 25-lot single-family subdivision.
Tompkins County – $1 million: Town of Dryden – Funding will be used to completely overhaul the utility infrastructure at Hanshaw Village, a 132-unit manufactured home community. This critical grant will allow for the conversion of the park’s aging infrastructure from an inadequate private well system to a robust public water connection. The project scope includes the installation of new water mains and sewer lines to replace failing private systems, permanently eliminating long-term public health and environmental risks that threatened the community's habitability. This complete structural upgrade establishes a reliable, modern utility framework for the existing 110 households. The newly expanded infrastructure provides the necessary utility capacity and structural hookups to unlock sites for at least 10 new affordable manufactured homes, and the potential for 22 new homes on previously vacant lots, for immediate residential development.

Western New York was awarded more than $3.7 for five projects:

Allegany County – $215,000: Village of Belmont – Funding will be used to transform an undeveloped site into a fully accessible, commercial-grade infrastructure hub. This project includes the construction of County Road 51, a new 2,500-linear-foot roadway that will establish a vital transportation link by connecting to the existing County Road 20 corridor. By installing this strategic roadway, the County provides the heavy-duty transit foundation necessary to support the future development of a planned travel center, hotel, fueling station, and restaurant. Additionally, this streetscape expansion unlocks a future 220-unit housing development on the adjacent property.
Cattaraugus County – $500,000: Town of South Valley – This project allows for extensive electrical grid upgrades inside Onoville Marina Park. Funding will allow for the complete removal and replacement of the park's aging electrical distribution system, and the rehabilitation of the park's interior power grid to safely handle modern utility loads. Primary electric lines will be upgraded, and existing, inadequate 30-amp campground receptacles will be replaced with heavy-duty, high-capacity RV utility hookups. These targeted hardware overhauls will directly resolve widespread service deficiencies and eliminate severe infrastructure constraints across the campsites. These enhancements will permanently stabilize the marina's utility backbone and ensure long-term operational reliability.
Chautauqua County – $1 million: Hamlet of Chautauqua – This infrastructure project involves the construction of a comprehensive municipal sanitary sewer system along the northeast shore of Chautauqua Lake. This critical environmental infrastructure will extend public sewer lines from Point Chautauqua to Midway State Park. By closing this remaining infrastructure gap, the civil project successfully completes the structural utility connection around the lake’s northern and southern basins. The installation of this extensive collection network will intercept wastewater from inadequate, failing private septic systems and safely convey it to the existing South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District treatment plant. This massive public works overhaul builds in the necessary mainline utility capacity to support 174 units of new housing within the planned Sunset View Development. Additionally, the expanded grid establishes immediate, localized sewer access for 66 vacant, buildable parcels.
Erie County – $1 million: City of Buffalo – Funding will be used to support the execution of critical utility and vault infrastructure overhauls at the Norstar Building, located at 560 Main Street. Foundational utility upgrades are required to transform this vacant office space into a massive mixed-use development. The scope of work focuses on heavy civil modifications to subterranean vaults and street-level sidewalk structures directly servicing the building. Funding will be used to replace and increase the capacity of existing water mains, sewer lateral pipes, and primary electrical grid connections. These heavy-duty hardware upgrades replace obsolete commercial systems with modern, code-compliant utility infrastructure designed to handle dense residential demands. By fortifying the subterranean vault systems and replacing adjacent sidewalks, the project establishes a stable structural envelope to safely route the new high-capacity utility lines, creating build-ready utility connections necessary to support 120 new housing units and 45,000 square feet of commercial space. Once finalized, this foundational utility work will permanently connect the rehabilitated tower to Buffalo's municipal grids, clearing the path for full re-occupancy.
Niagara County – $1 million: City of North Tonawanda – This project will prepare a three-plus-acre waterfront brownfield for the upcoming Bridge Street Landing development. Funding will be used to convert the former fire department training facility on Tonawanda Island into a fully serviced, build-ready site. Extensive utility line expansions, environmental remediation infrastructure, new high-capacity domestic and fire protection waterlines, comprehensive sanitary sewer upgrades, and advanced stormwater drainage networks will be deployed, complete with dedicated bio-retention basins. Subterranean infrastructure improvements also include the extension of primary gas lines, major electrical grid connections, and the installation of specialized radon mitigation systems. Additionally, extensive asphalt paving and concrete sidewalks will be completed. This new utility framework and stabilized streetscape will successfully service a planned 80- to 100-unit market-rate residential development, 45,000 square feet of commercial space, and a new 310-linear-foot public benefit corridor along the Little River.

Assemblymember Al Stirpe said, “The County Infrastructure Grant Program’s investments in the town of Clay and village of Cazenovia are a significant step towards alleviating the housing shortage, attracting business, and improving energy efficiency in Central New York. I am grateful for Governor Hochul and Empire State Development for their support for two population centers in my district.”

New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario said, “Counties are proud to be partners in New York’s efforts to build more housing and create stronger communities across the state. Too often, the local infrastructure needed to unlock new housing and economic development is simply beyond the capacity of local taxpayers to fund on their own, and the County Infrastructure Grant Program has been a critical catalyst for moving these projects forward and supporting thousands of new housing units and vital community infrastructure across the state. We thank Governor Hochul for her strong commitment to expanding housing and economic development opportunities in communities across New York and look forward to building on the success of this vital program in the months and years to come.”

New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) Executive Director Barbara Van Epps said, “We thank Governor Hochul for recognizing the importance of investing in the infrastructure that supports our communities. The range of projects funded through this program reflects the diverse needs of our cities and villages -- from improving water and wastewater systems and restoring vacant buildings to creating housing and investing in shoreline infrastructure. These investments will help local governments address critical infrastructure needs, advance important local priorities, and improve the quality of life for their residents.”

New York Association of Towns Executive Director Christopher Koetzle said, “We applaud the governor for this timely investment, particularly at a time when many towns across the state are struggling to find money to shore up their aging infrastructure. This is a major issue that town leaders routinely tell us are important to them and these grants will go a long way in helping them address infrastructure problems above and below ground.”

More information on the County Infrastructure Grant Program is available here. A third round of the program is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

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