AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced this afternoon that Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has won two local funding awards totaling $343,996 for research and response to the COVID-19 crisis. The grants will be administered by the National Science Foundation’s Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grants.
“In the face of this COVID-19 pandemic and the many other critical… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko held a roundtable discussion with local restaurateurs today to hear how their businesses are being impacted by COVID-19 and share details about the RESTAURANTS Act, bipartisan legislation Tonko cosponsors that would establish a $120 billion restaurant revitalization fund to rescue small, locally owned restaurants experiencing significant… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Troy Fire Department is being awarded $34,374.55 for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) COVID-19 Supplemental. Tonko pushed for this award and sent a letter of support requesting consideration for the department.
“Our local firefighters put their… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Troy Local Development Corp. is being awarded $1,000,000 to fund its infrastructure plans for redeveloping One Monument Square in the City of Troy. Tonko sent a letter strongly supporting consideration of funds for this Economic & Infrastructure Development grant, which is being granted through the Northern Border… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Kaden Health is being awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant totaling $224,394 to help improve virtual opioid addiction programs. This “SBIR Phase I” award is intended “to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential” for the company’s proposal, and will be administered through the… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Guilderland Fire District is being awarded $159,587.62 for emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment and training. Tonko submitted a letter of support requesting consideration of funds for the grant, which was provided through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY2019 Assistance to… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Chair of the Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change, was chosen for the 2020 U.S. Wind Champion Award by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today during the 4th annual American Wind Week. AWEA presents these awards to Members of Congress with significant records of support for the nation’s wind industry and who have… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York is being awarded $300,000 through the Economic Development Administration to support revitalization of the Capital Region economy as it grapples with fallout from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
“Getting through this crisis and rebuilding our economy will take… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko teamed up with more than 80 of his colleagues across party lines to express deep concerns to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about recent operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service that appear to be compromising service and causing significant delays in mail delivery. The group’s letter to the Postmaster General was led by New York… Read more »
AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Historic Cherry Hill was awarded a grant totaling $46,979 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund a project that would revitalize the museum to engage broader audiences, including heritage tourists, younger generations, immigrants and refugees.
“Museums are a vital part of our communities, serving as… Read more »
