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With the waters of the Dunkirk Harbor at his back, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced that he secured over $10 million for critical local infrastructure projects in Chautauqua County. Schumer said that the funding, secured as a part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, includes over $8 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to dredge and study-design essential breakwater improvements for Western New York harbors, and $2 million for the Village of Mayville to replace a contaminated well so that residents can have access to safe clean water. Schumer said that these projects will both boost residents by finally providing the support needed for these long overdue infrastructure improvements, but also protect the tourism, jobs, and the economy of the Chautauqua communities and surrounding Western New York region which rely on the harbors especially in the upcoming summer months. “With this funding in hand Chautauqua County is ready to set sail on these critical infrastructure repairs to preserve the long term stability of Western New York’s harbors and ensure our residents have the continue access to clean safe drinking water they deserve,” said Senator Schumer.