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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) announced that he has secured a total of $14,093,000 in federal funding for a slate of 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20^th Congressional District. Tonko secured this critical funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations packages, which were signed into law.

“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 two years, my team and I have pushed hard to ensure these worthy projects were included in the federal spending package. Now, after a long and arduous process, I’m delighted to announce that 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 15 local projects that will bring direct benefits to Capital Region residents. In alphabetical order, these include:

·         $250,000 for ADA-accessible sidewalks in Ballston Spa

·         $1,015,000 for a Community Corner creation in Mechanicville

·         $500,000 for Community Park improvements in Scotia

·         $1,000,000 for the Crossroads Center for Children in Schenectady for renovations and expansion

·         $1,000,000 for Glenville Hill Fire District No. 8 for essential building repairs and updates

·         $850,000 for Hudson Valley Community College in Troy for an Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Lab

·         $850,000 for Lincoln Park Southwest Gateway improvements in Albany

·         $1,031,000 for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy for equipment and technology to support quantum innovation

·         $500,000 for the Town of Milton’s Town Hall expansion

·         $1,092,000 for the Town of Stillwater’s water main replacements

·         $2,000,000 for the Troy Public Library’s indoor air quality system improvements

·         $1,521,000 for the University at Albany’s CNSE 200mm Wafer Cleanroom equipment upgrade

·         $1,092,000 for the Village of Altamont’s wastewater treatment plant upgrades

·         $1,092,000 for the Village of Menands for water system improvements

·         $300,000 for Voorheesville sewage infrastructure improvements

More detailed descriptions of each project can be found HERE on Congressman Tonko’s website.

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