SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $30 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

Legislation Includes Fed Funding For Transportation Improvements, Public Safety Investments, Boost Local Projects And Services At Hudson Valley Institutions And More

Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Secured For Critical Community Investments In Hudson Valley

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured $29,398,000 in federal funding for Hudson Valley projects, which, thanks to the senators, was just signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations bill. The senators personally secured funding for these projects through congressionally directed spending.

"This nearly $30 million investment will support critical community projects in the Hudson Valley. From improving our roads to creating new facilities to support the growth of our community, we are building a safer and better future for New Yorkers throughout the Hudson Valley," said Senator Schumer. "These projects will help local institutions support economic growth, while creating new learning and work opportunities. I will always fight to deliver more federal resources for institutions in the Hudson Valley to support the community's needs."

"These federal dollars will power real growth across the Hudson Valley," said Senator Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "From helping to finance the Washington Street Bridge Reconstruction in Poughkeepsie to supporting critical education opportunities at the New York School for the Deaf in White Plains, this money will make a real difference for New Yorkers. I'm proud to have fought to secure these funds, and I'll keep working to bring more federal dollars home to the Hudson Valley."

A full list of funded projects is below:

$5,000,000 for New York School for the Deaf's Career and Technical Education Facility

This funding will support the construction of a new 6,500 square foot career and technical education facility to prepare deaf and hard-of-hearing high school students and recent graduates for future careers in the building and construction trades.

$5,000,000 for Town of Ramapo's Streetscape Improvements

This funding will be used towards the installation of pedestrian safety measures, including traffic signals, turning lanes, walking paths, and sidewalks in the Town of Ramapo.

$4,000,000 for the Village of New Square's Road Infrastructure Improvements

This funding will be used to complete much-needed improvements to NYS Route 45, widening Village roads, completing paving improvements, enhancing traffic flow, and increasing the safety of motorists and pedestrians to address long-standing concerns about road conditions and motorist/pedestrian safety in the Village of New Square.

$3,400,000 for City of Poughkeepsie's Washington Street Bridge Reconstruction

This funding will be used to reconstruct the deteriorated Washington Street Bridge, which supports vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the central business district of Poughkeepsie and to the Hudson State Historic Park.

$2,600,000 for Rockland County Sheriff's Office Public Safety & Crime Prevention Initiative

This funding will be used to construct a new first-responder reality-based training facility for the Rockland County Sheriff's Office to increase law enforcement capacity, ensure effective law enforcement operations, and enhance public safety throughout the County. With funding, a new training facility will be constructed with scenario-based training spaces to include a realistic school, bank, retail store, courtroom, jail cell, hotel room, restaurant, mini-mart, stairwells, and space for crime scene processing of blood splatter evidence.

$1,800,000 for DAY ONE Early Learning Community for Expansion of the Apprenticeship Program to Address Child Care Shortages

This funding will allow the Early Learning Community's Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) to deepen its existing services within Ulster County and expand services to additional counties in New York State through replication sites. TAP includes 250 hours of experiential learning, supervised by mentor teachers, and 150 hours of reflective supervision and classroom instruction by an experienced Lead Instructor. TAP's cohort model forges connections, trust, and supportive relationships among the apprentices, which extend beyond the training cycle, essential to retention in a profession of high turnover.

$1,500,000 for Machne Gila for Camp Gila Food Service Modernization Project

This funding will assist in the construction of a new kitchen and dining facility at Camp Gila and serve over 1,000 low-income campers under the federal Summer Food Service Program, reducing long-term costs through energy-efficient operations. It will strengthen the local economy by creating construction jobs to modernize an outdated facility while improving food safety, accessibility, and service efficiency.

$1,064,000 for Dellinwood Institute Facilities Enhancements at the Anderson Center for Autism

This funding will be used for the purchase and installation of a new septic system for Anderson Center for Autism's Staatsburg, NY campus. This septic system is an integral part of the construction of a new healthcare and training facility, the Dellinwood Institute for Global Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Care. This facility will seek to address the increasing demand for professional autism care at the regional, national, and global levels through workforce development programs and advancing healthcare-related higher education.

$1,000,000 for Kaser Bus Transit in Rockland County

This funding will help Rockland County and the Village of Kaser purchase new buses to ensure the local transit system can continue to operate without interruption.

$1,000,000 for Camp HASC Kitchen & Dining Room Renovation

This funding will strengthen Camp HASC's infrastructure, enabling high-quality, community-based care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, reducing long-term costs tied to emergency services and institutional care. It supports New York's commitment to inclusive, accessible services and aligns with statewide priorities. Locally, the project boosts the economy through job creation and increased tourism, while also improving the quality of life for families of individuals with IDD.

$1,000,000 for City of Kingston for Safe & Accessible Flatbush & Foxhall Project

This funding will improve the road safety, walkability, livability, and attractiveness of Midtown Kingston, which will spur economic growth for businesses and communities and enhance travel connections to the Waterfront and Uptown neighborhoods. Kingston's economic strength positively impacts other locations in the region with the provision of new jobs and the draw of tourists who explore nearby attractions and patronize businesses along their travel routes. Safety improvements are critical to expanding travel options, which lead to economic strength in the region. Schumer in the spring of 2024 stood at the notorious Foxhall Avenue rail crossing in midtown Kingston to push for this federal funding.

$534,000 for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Free/Reduced-Cost Public School Arts Education Expansion

This funding will expand performances and educational programming for school groups, offering 15 matinees to provide roughly 4,500 local students and educators with outstanding Shakespeare performances. This funding will also be used to defray costs for schools' transportation.

$500,000 for the Town of Ramapo's Ready Transit

This funding will alleviate the local burden of startup costs, reduce Ramapo's carbon footprint, and support New York's climate goals by advancing clean, sustainable transportation. As this community has grown by over 20% in the past 10 years, the evolving cultural needs of its residents, who predominantly walk or use over 2,000 local taxis, have contributed to reduced traffic congestion and lower accident rates. This project is a smart investment in health, equity, and the environment.

$500,000 for The Hudson River Museum's Planetarium for the Next Generation of Explorers

This funding will preserve a vital STEM education hub that reaches over 15,000 students and 80,000 visitors annually from 45 states. As the only public planetarium between NYC and Albany, it advances scientific literacy, innovation, and workforce readiness. For the local community, it is an irreplaceable launchpad for curiosity and opportunity.

$500,000 for Town of Mamaroneck Safety and Economic Renaissance Roundabout Project

This funding will enhance safety, improve access to local businesses, and foster economic growth. It is important to New York as it alleviates congestion at the I-95 Exit 17 ramp and improves regional connectivity, especially near the Metro-North station. The project also supports infrastructure improvements that will catalyze affordable housing and area revitalization. For the local community, it promotes long-term economic growth, improved quality of life, and increased property values.

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