Tonko Selects 15 Capital Region Projects for Community Funding Push

ALBANY/ SARATOGA

COUNTY — Congressman Paul Tonko this week announced 15 community development and improvement projects across New York’s 20th Congressional District that he submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations in a bid to bring direct federal investment to the region under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Project Funding process.

A number of the selected projects are in Saratoga County. Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2024—although not all projects are guaranteed to receive funding. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding.

“Each of these 15 projects was chosen from many dozens of stellar applications and put through a rigorous, thorough selection process by my staff and myself,” Tonko said, in a statement.

PROJECTS SUBMITTED

BY REP. TONKO INCLUDE:

• Crescent Ave. Connector, 474 Broadway, 1st Floor, Suite 11, Saratoga Springs. Amount

Requested: $300,000.

• Moreau Emergency Squad

Building Expansion, Moreau Emergency Squad, Inc. Amount Requested: $2 million.

• Schuylerville and Victory Water Main Replacement, Schuylerville/Victory Board of Water Management Amount Requested: $641,250.

• Southern Saratoga YMCA Capital Improvements, Young Men’s Christian Association of the Capital District. Amount Requested: $2 million.

• Town of Galway Community Building, Town of Galway. Amount Requested: $675,000.

• Watervliet Youth Center Capital Improvements, Watervliet Civic Chest, Inc. Amount Requested: $800,000.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

American Legion National Commander Vincent J “Jim” Troiola visited Saratoga Springs last week, which featured a scheduled gathering at the Holiday Inn, and a visit to Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga.

Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Equine Therapy Program

“Freedom Rein Project” is a free of charge program for veterans and service members designed to help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues.

“We are honored to partner with Commander Troiola and the Saratoga Springs and Schuylerville American Legions to help in making a real difference in the lives of our nation’s veterans,” Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga co-founder Dr. Erin Sisk said in a statement, in advance of the visit. “We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that all veterans have access to the care and support they deserve.”

For more information on Therapeutic Horse of Saratoga, visit thsaratoga.org.