Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the permanent protection of 1,175 acres of forested lands adjoining Pittstown State Forest on the Rensselaer Plateau in the town of Grafton.
More than $3 million in grants are coming from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Most of the money comes to the Capital Region - more than $832,000.
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