Congressman Paul Tonko will tour STS Steel in Schenectady on Friday, February 25^th at 10am, and join company officials to announce the first shipment of steel for a Recovery Act funded project in New York City.

STS Steel has been awarded contracts for a combined $13.4 million, funded through the Recovery Act, to fabricate and erect steel for the rehabilitation of the Fulton Street Transit Center in Manhattan. The complex is a critical part of the New York City subway system, located just blocks from the World Trade Center site. It serves 275,000 commuters each day. The project has helped the Schenectady company add new jobs and stabilize its workforce.

What:  Congressman Tonko tours STS Steel, makes announcement regarding Recovery Act funded project

Who: Congressman Paul Tonko, Glenn Tabolt, owner and co-founder of STS Steel, James Stori, owner and co-founder of STS Steel

When: Friday, February 25, 10am

Where: STS Steel, 301 Nott Street, Schenectady

MEDIA NOTE: STS Steel is located at the base of Nott Street, at the intersection of Erie Boulevard. STS is the first building on the right past the guard shack.

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