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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 »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the City of Troy and City of Watervliet fire departments each received grants totaling $857,550.93 to fund operations, including personnel training and new emergency response equipment. Tonko submitted letters of support requesting consideration of funds for both Troy and Watervliet. The awards were provided through the Department… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined with a majority of his colleagues today to advance the Great American Outdoors Act, bipartisan legislation that fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to support local parks, including John B. Thacher State Park in the Capital Region. The bill also establishes the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund to… Read more »

AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko cheered a grant awarded to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $397,537 for research on how to strengthen and improve carbon-fiber reinforced composites, which are used aerospace, defense, energy and automotive industries. The project is led by Dr. Nikhil Koratkar, Professor of Mechanical,… Read more »

AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps was awarded $11,319.75 for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other supplies through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) COVID-19 Supplemental. Tonko sent a letter of support requesting consideration of funds for the Clifton Park and Halfmoon district. “When tragedy… Read more »

AMSTERDAM, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) will receive a federal grant award of $1,336,201 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support SCAP’s child care partnerships for infants and toddlers. “With the health and financial hardships of COVID-19 still battering our nation, we must do all we can… Read more »