SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $5+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS ACROSS THE NORTH COUNTRY & UPSTATE NEW YORK THROUGH THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION

Communities Across Upstate NY Will Receive Funding For Long Desired Community Projects Such As Expanding Access To Telehealth Service, Making Bridges And Streets Safer, Upgrading Wastewater Infrastructure & More

Funding Comes From Northern Border Regional Commission, Which The Senators Fought To Secure Historic Funding For In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law – That Schumer Led To Passage In The Senate – And That Was Recently Reauthorized And Expanded

Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Continues To Flow From NBRC To Boost The Economy Of Upstate NY!

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,184,286 in federal funding for six projects across the North Country & Upstate New York through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Schumer and Gillibrand said these projects will help address critical needs across the region, including expanding access to telehealth services, making bridges and streets safer, upgrading wastewater infrastructure, and more to help improve quality of life and spur economic development in the region.

“From expanding access to telehealth services to making streets and bridges safer, this $5+ million will support major infrastructure upgrades in Upstate New York. From the North Country to Hudson Valley, these federal investments will help create new jobs, strengthen our infrastructure, and boost quality of life across the region,” said Senator Schumer. “I fought to secure an increase in funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission and to reauthorize and expand this important federal investment because it has played a unique and pivotal role in spurring economic development, upgrading infrastructure, improving quality of life, and creating jobs in communities across Upstate New York. I’m thrilled that the NBRC is continuing to deliver much-needed investments in Upstate New York’s future.”

“This federal funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission will allow communities across Upstate New York to complete a variety of critical projects, including the expansion of telehealth services, improvements to wastewater infrastructure, and vital upgrades to our bridges and streets,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The NBRC’s investment will empower communities to improve their quality of life while simultaneously encouraging economic development across our state. I am proud to have worked alongside Senator Schumer to secure this funding package, and I will continue advocating for improvements that will make Upstate communities healthier and safer.”

“Maintaining our roads and bridges increases in cost every year, so this funding announcement is welcome news,” affirmed Sullivan County Manager Joshua A. Potosek. “Replacing the Flugertown Road bridge will not only make it safer and more durable but also ensure continued access to some of the wildest, most unspoiled landscapes in Sullivan County. We rely on the dollars generated by the thousands who come to enjoy our natural resources throughout the year, which Senator Schumer understands very well, as demonstrated by his diligent support of New York’s rural upstate counties, including Sullivan.”

“On behalf of the Village of Constableville, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for Senator Schumer’s support in securing $2.776 million for our potable water system and safe streets infrastructure. This generous funding will go a long way for decades to come, ensuring the health and safety of our community, enhancing the quality of life for all of our residents,” said Samantha Brown, Mayor, Village of Constableville. “Senator Schumer’s continued advocacy for rural communities like ours in Washington D.C. is truly appreciated, and this investment will make a significant, lasting impact on my favorite place in the world, Constableville. Thank you for being a tireless champion for our needs and for helping to create a brighter future for our village. We are deeply grateful for your leadership and support.”

A full list of projects can be found below:

After years of advocacy, Schumer and Gillibrand recently announced they had successfully reauthorized the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for another 5 years, increasing funding and expanding the critical grant program that has delivered tens of millions of dollars for the North Country and Upstate NY. From 2010-2024, the NBRC has invested in over 78 projects, totaling more than $48 million in federal funding for Upstate New York. Schumer introduced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2023 which paved the way for these key changes.

In addition to reauthorizing the NBRC for an additional 5 years, the bill also increased funding for the program from $33 million to $40 million. The bill made critical enhancements to the range of projects the NBRC is able to support to foster growth in the region, including a new program focused on addressing childcare and healthcare needs, increasing support for addiction treatment, and new support for capacity building for business retention, job training, and job creation. The NBRC reauthorization was included as part of the Economic Development Administration reauthorization in the bipartisan, bicameral Water Resources Development Act.

Schumer has a long history of championing the Northern Border Regional Commission and its positive economic impacts on Upstate New York. In 2021, the senator successfully secured $150 million for the NBRC, over triple its funding from previous years, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.

Established in 2008, the NBRC is a federal-state partnership focused on the economic revitalization of communities across the Northern Border region, which includes New York, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The Commission is composed of the governors of the four Northern Border states and a federal co-chair and provides financial and technical assistance to communities in the region to support entrepreneurs, improve water, broadband, and transportation infrastructure, and promote other initiatives to improve the region’s economy. The northern border region of New York State currently includes 30 counties: Cayuga, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Orleans, Oswego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, Washington, Warren, Wayne, and Yates. Schumer and Gillibrand also recently secured the inclusion of Schoharie and Wyoming Counties in the recent reauthorization bill.

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