Tonko Secures Funding for Local Community Projects in FY2024 Federal BudgetCongressman delivers more than $10.6 million to fund innovative projects & support communities across Capital Region
Washington,
March 6, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that he has secured a total of $10,672,281 in federal funding for a slate of 14 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District. Tonko secured this critical funding as part of the first package of Fiscal Year 2024 government appropriations bills, which were advanced out of the House today. “I’m proud to have secured federal funding for this incredible slate of community projects in our Capital Region, each of which brings great promise for our communities,” Congressman Tonko said. “With key federal investments, these projects will help drive economic growth across our district and deliver support to those in our communities who need it most. For months, my team and I have pushed hard to ensure these worthy projects were included in the next federal spending package and, after a long and arduous process, I’m delighted to announce that determined effort has been successful. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated local leaders who proposed and developed these initiatives, and I am eager to see how these federal dollars will help unleash our Capital Region’s untapped potential.” Tonko championed funding for 14 local projects that will bring direct benefits to Capital Region residents. In alphabetical order, these include:
More detailed descriptions of each project can be found HERE on Congressman Tonko’s website. The final bipartisan 2024 funding legislation through which Congressman Tonko secured these community projects will help keep our communities safe, boost our economy, and provide support for working families. Taken together, the funding for New York’s 20th Congressional District and the funding increases for critical government programs will continue to grow our local economy and support our Capital Region communities. A detailed summary of the first package of Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bills is available HERE. |