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ALBANY, NY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District that he submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in a bid to bring direct federal investment to the region under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Project Funding process.

“Over the last two years, I’ve worked hard to advance impactful local projects in our federal legislation,” Congressman Tonko said. “I’m proud of the success we’ve had in securing those funds and I’m excited to once again announce the latest slate of worthy projects that will spark further growth for our communities. Each of these 15 projects was chosen from many dozens of stellar applications and put through a rigorous, thorough selection process by my staff and myself. My thanks to all those who submitted these deserving programs. Moving forward, I will work tirelessly in Washington to bring federal dollars home and ignite our Capital Region economy.”

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2024—although not all projects are guaranteed to receive funding. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.

Projects submitted by Rep. Tonko can be found below listed in alphabetical order. Additional project descriptions can be found on his website HERE.

Project Name: Better Community Neighborhoods Affordable Housing
Recipient: Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc.
Address: 670 Franklin Street Suite 201, Schenectady, NY 12305
Amount Requested: $750,000

Project Name: Capital District LATINOS -- Community Center Facility Capital Improvement Project
Recipient: Capital District LATINOS, Inc
Address: 160 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Amount Requested: $1,500,000

Project Name: Crescent Ave. Connector
Recipient: City of Saratoga Springs
Address: 474 Broadway, 1st Floor, Suite 11 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Amount Requested: $300,000

Project Name: Glenville Veterans Community and Welcome Center
Recipient: Town of Glenville
Address: 18 Glenridge Road, Glenville, NY 12302
Amount Requested: $180,000

Project Name: Harbor House Supportive Housing
Recipient: YWCA of Schenectady
Address: 44 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12305
Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Name: Moreau Emergency Squad Building Expansion
Recipient: Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc.
Address: 1583 Route 9, Moreau, New York 12828
Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Name: Route 2 Multi-Modal Connectivity, Troy, New York, NY-20
Recipient: City of Troy
Address: 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Amount Requested:  $4,600,000

Project Name: Schuylerville and Victory Water Main Replacement
Recipient: Schuylerville/Victory Board of Water Management
Address: 35 Spring Street, Schuylerville, New York, 12871
Amount Requested: $641,250

Project Name: Southern Saratoga YMCA Capital Improvements
Recipient: Young Men's Christian Association of the Capital District
Address: 65 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205
Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Name: South End Economic Development Center Expansion
Recipient: BlueLight Development Group
Address: 135 South Pearl Street 2, Albany, NY, 12206
Amount Requested: $1,500,000

Project Name: SUNY Schenectady Depot for Mobile Workforce Lab
Recipient: SUNY Schenectady County Community College
Address: 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305
Amount Requested: $500,000

Project Name: Town of Coeymans Sewer System Improvements
Recipient: Town of Coeymans
Address: 18 Russell Avenue, Ravena, NY 12143
Amount Requested: $1,882,500

Project Name: Town of Galway Community Building
Recipient: Town of Galway
Address: 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, New York, 12074
Amount Requested: $675,000

Project Name: Village of Ravena Drinking Water System Improvements
Recipient: Village of Ravena
Address: 15 Mountain Road, Ravena, New York
Amount Requested: $3,000,000

Project Name: Watervliet Youth Center Capital Improvements
Recipient: Watervliet Civic Chest, Inc.
Address: 102 14th Street, Watervliet, NY, 12189
Amount Requested: $800,000