Bipartisan measure honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice of New York’s best and bravest, our military veterans wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. Military.
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Daphne Jordan (R,C,I-Halfmoon), Member of the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, today proudly announced that the bipartisan legislative resolution she cosponsors, J401, proclaiming Saturday, August 7, 2021, as “Purple Heart Day” in New York State, unanimously passed the State Senate during today’s session.
$94 Million Announced for Clean Water Systems and Local Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide longisland.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from longisland.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved $94 million in grants, interest-free loans, and low-cost loans to support vital drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York State. The FY 2022 Enacted Budget adds a $500 million appropriation to support clean water, raising the State s total investment to $4 billion and continuing to fulfill the State s $5 billion clean water commitment. Clean water is essential to not only the public health but also present and future prosperity,
Governor Cuomo said. The State of New York will continue to commit our efforts and resources to these water treatment projects for the long-term benefits of our families, communities and future generations.
ALBANY, N.Y. — In celebration of Arbor Day, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced Friday that grants totaling $1.18
New York State Celebrates Arbor Day and Awards Additional $1.18 Million Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Funding Supports Community Tree Projects to Protect Natural Resources, Air and Water Quality
26 Additional Projects Awarded Grants; Total of $2.6 million for 64 Projects Statewide
In celebration of Arbor Day, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that grants totaling $1.18 million have been awarded to communities across the state to inventory, plant, and maintain public trees. The grants are part of the second phase of grants through DEC s Division of Lands and Forests Urban and Community Forestry Program, which works to increase public awareness of the importance of trees and help communities develop and implement comprehensive tree management plans to create healthy forests while enhancing quality of life.