Project Funding Requests

Below are the community projects for which Representative Lawler's office has requested funding.

Project: Law Enforcement Reality-Based Training Facility

Proposed Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Address of Recipient: 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $2,600,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to construct a new reality-based training facility for the Rockland County Sheriff Department to grow law enforcement capacity, ensure effective law enforcement operations, and overall enhance public safety throughout the county.

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase law enforcement capacity and enhance development of public safety in Rockland County, NY. This new facility will allow the Sheriff’s office to better combat crime, improve community safety, and foster an environment more conducive to economic development. These priorities closely align with the purposes of the HUD Economic Development Initiative.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Nanuet TOD Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Clarkstown

Address of Recipient: 10 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $14,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for construction of the first phase of its transformative vision for the Nanuet Transit Oriented Development Plan (TOD), including water and sewer infrastructure improvements, road, sidewalk, and pedestrian safety and streetscape enhancements.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because bringing this extensive new infrastructure will spark the redevelopment of the area by mitigating the drainage issues plaguing development in the area, enhancing the appeal of the area, and creating the necessary connectivity for a walkable and easily accessible TOD neighborhood. This transformational project will lead to an expansion of workforce housing, parking, and economic opportunity for the community.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Safer Ramapo Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ramapo

Address of Recipient: 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901

Requested Amount: $15,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for installation of pedestrian safety measures, including traffic signals, turning lanes, walking paths, and sidewalks in the Town of Ramapo. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because directing funding towards pedestrian safety measures we not only mitigate the risk of accidents but also cultivate a more pedestrian-friendly environment. This will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance. The Town of Ramapo is also home to one of the largest Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish populations in the country, with many of these individuals walking to shul on Saturdays. To ensure the safety of these individuals, the Town of Ramapo requires additional funding for the construction of sidewalks.  The outcome of this project aligns with New York State's pedestrian safety initiatives.  From 2011-2022, there have been 983 pedestrian injuries, and twenty-seven (27) deaths in the Town of Ramapo.  Safer walking conditions continue to be an urgent need for our residents. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Town of Orangetown Revitalization Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Orangetown

Address of Recipient: 26 West Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962

Requested Amount: $6,100,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for streetscaping improvements in the Hamlet of Pearl River in the Town of Orangetown specifically to install sidewalks, curbs, and drainage improvements, as well as to reconstruct Piermont Pier in the Village of Piermont in the Town of Orangetown.

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides streetscape improvements, supports a water infrastructure project ineligible for Interior/E&W grants, and meets compelling local needs consistent with the statutory purposes of the Economic Development Initiative. The Pearl River corridor receiving these improvements has seen three fatalities in the last 15 years and is part of Orangetown’s continued efforts to improve pedestrian safety on Middletown Road. Further, Piermont Pier is in desperate need of reconstruction after it was closed due to its deterioration resulting public safety concerns. These areas are a critical element of community well-being and serve as a connector between residents, neighborhoods, local economies, and more. Walkable sidewalks will ensure Orangetown is a place that attracts both businesses and new residents, which will surely promote economic development in the community.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Village of New Square Road Infrastructure Improvements Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of New Square

Address of Recipient: 37 Reagan Road, New Square, NY 10977

Requested Amount: $10,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used  to complete much needed improvements for NYS Route 45, widen Village roads, and complete paving improvements. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would enhance traffic flow and increase the safety of motorists and pedestrians by addressing long-standing concerns about road conditions and motorist/pedestrian safety in the Village of New Square. By rectifying roadway deficiencies, the Village will relieve congestion, reduce travel time, and increase vehicle operating benefits. Portions of the project area lack adequate sidewalks as a buffer from narrow, congested roads and are inherently dangerous in a fast-growing Village where many pedestrians utilize Village streets to travel to school, shopping, and visits to friends and family. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Memorial Drive Reconstruction Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of Suffern

Address of Recipient: 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901

Requested Amount: $1,750,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for the reconstruction of Memorial Drive. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would reopen a critical thoroughfare for emergency vehicles and for their timely response which can save lives, prevent injuries and protect property. Memorial Drive, which is currently closed due to the continual road deterioration and for the safety of residents, is also a major connection between the local community and US Route 202. The reconstruction of Memorial Drive will stabilize the road for the safe use by all traffic including emergency vehicles.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Town of Haverstraw Infrastructure Upgrade Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Haverstraw

Address of Recipient: 1 Rosman Road, Garnerville, NY 10923

Requested Amount: $8,202,056.70

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to construct necessary upgrades of sidewalks and curbing in the Town of Haverstraw, which have rapidly deteriorated and become a hazard.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will unlock critical improvements to main thoroughfares for a Town operating on a limited budget. In critical areas of the town, sidewalks are either non-existent or fallen into disrepair. The lack of sidewalks creates hazardous conditions for people walking on the street in order to get to economic areas. This project will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Westchester County Public Safety Enhancements

Proposed Recipient: City of Peekskill

Address of Recipient: 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566

Requested Amount: $600,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for expanding and modernizing the Peekskill police station, which is currently at capacity. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the City of Peekskill’s police station is currently at capacity and urgently requires more space. Public safety is critical to growing low-middle income municipalities like Peekskill to ensure enhanced quality of life, business development, capital investment, and overall economic growth. With this necessary facility expansion and modernization, the City will be able to hire 10 more law enforcement officers, which will significantly improve operations.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Westchester Pleasantville Water District Storage Tank 

Replacement/Rehabilitation Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of Pleasantville 

Address of Recipient: 80 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Requested Amount: $7,200,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to mitigate the risks attached to their leaking North and South Water Storage Tanks. Both 1-million-gallon water storage tanks are housed within the Millwood Water Treatment Plant, approximately 3 miles north of the Village, and serve the entire Pleasantville Water District and approximately 2,000 residents in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Over the course of their 90-year history, both storage tanks have been exposed to natural deterioration, which has led to their useful life cycles coming to an end.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because funding for the proposed Water Tank Improvement project will replace both of the Village’s North and South water tanks, which would significantly reduce the tax burden placed on residents. The completion of this project would positively impact the Pleasantville water distribution system, which services all 7,513 residents (U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census) and an additional 2,000+ residents living in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Without funding, Pleasantville’s North and South Water Tanks will continue to suffer from leakage, which will compromise the Village’s water supply, further increasing distribution risks that will negatively affect residential quality of life. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Carmel Water District II Water Plant Upgrade and Rehabilitation Project
Proposed Recipient: Town of Carmel

Address of Recipient: 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541

Requested Amount: $4,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to repair/replace a 60-year-old facility and associated equipment to meet federal and state requirements of PFOAs. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this project will directly benefit approximately 10,000 individuals on a daily basis. Beyond safeguarding public health, it will also have far-reaching positive effects on various institutions and businesses in downtown Carmel, including the Putnam Hospital and Carmel High School.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension Project
Proposed Recipient: Town of Yorktown

Address of Recipient: 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown, NY 10598

Requested Amount: $10,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would provide public sewer service to neighborhoods presently serviced by residential septic systems. The properties served by septic systems have generally been installed on small lots with steep slopes and environmental constraints, which are not ideal for septic system performance.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the extended district will dramatically improve and enhance the water quality of Sparkle Lake, a major recreational resource for town residents, as well as the Croton Reservoir, which provides drinking water for millions of residents in the metropolitan area. The proposed wastewater infrastructure project, however, protects one of the largest public water systems in the United States. The unsewered areas of the HMSD are entirely within the Croton Reservoir, which is part of the New York City Water Supply. The New York City Water Supply System provides one billion gallons of drinking water every day to the 8.5 million residents of New York City. The system also provides 110 million gallons a day to residents in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster counties.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Croton Falls Sewer Project
Proposed Recipient: Town of North Salem

Address of Recipient: 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560

Requested Amount: $3,395,094

Explanation and Purpose:  The project will install sewers in the Village of Croton Falls’ General Business district to replace existing septic and cesspools. The Village is struggling because some of its businesses, especially all of the restaurants which have mixed use with residential apartments over them, are on older septic tanks that cannot be upgraded due to a lack of space. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because due to its proximity to the Muscoot Reservoir, many of the existing tanks and fields are on New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) property and under roads, some are not fixable if they were to fail. To allow the Village to take advantage of its assets and begin to realize the potential of the community, Croton Falls needs sewers.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Downtown Water Main Lining Project
Proposed Recipient: Village of Sleepy Hollow

Address of Recipient: 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Requested Amount: $1,229,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would support a multi-phase project to address hydraulic inefficiencies in the downtown area. The Village of Sleepy Hollow will reline and replace approximately 1,980 linear feet of existing 8” water main line along a portion of Cortlandt Street and College Avenue. The current downtown water system is over 100 years old. The inner village neighborhoods bordering the downtown area represent the Village’s largest number of public housing units, low-income housing, low-income senior housing, and middle-income housing.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this corridor is a critical aspect of public health and safety, connectivity and multi-modal transportation, affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and overall economic investment. As a result, this project will provide immediate remediation and resiliency to infrastructure that otherwise poses a water quality and economic risk to the community, particularly its most vulnerable residents. This risk is further exacerbated when considering that low water pressure is affecting our fire department’s ability to suppress fires.

The severe need for this project and its benefit to our diverse population is evident. A result of improved public safety and welfare, this project will also foster economic investment and create additional employment opportunities for the local skilled workforce while remediating the deficient water infrastructure within a critical municipal corridor for an area with blended rate of about 87% low-income residents. This project will thus greatly benefit the local taxpayers of Sleepy Hollow, as well as the greater Mid-Hudson region, as the Village has become a major regional destination for shopping and tourism.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: North State Road Water Main Replacement Initiative

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ossining

Address of Recipient: 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562

Requested Amount: $3,176,488

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would upgrade the community's water distribution system on North State Road, an area that has a history of water main breaks, including 14 incidents over the last 5 years, that has exposed the general public to health risks and requires expensive repairs.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the proposed project will improve the Town’s water distribution system as a part of a larger initiative to replace all aged cast iron water mains, significantly reducing the likelihood of water main breaks in a historically problematic area. The project will positively impact all 37,764 users in the service area. Overall, the North State Road water main breaks between 1-5 times/year, resulting in costly repairs that ultimately fall on taxpayers, and the successful receipt of CPF funding will eliminate both the existing health risks and local tax burdens. The project is in a pre-design phase, and preliminary plans and specifications have been identified by the consultant, Manganaro Engineers. Upon notice of an award, Ossining will execute an engineering agreement with Manganaro Engineers to complete the outlined project. The Town of Ossining has secured the matching funds through an allocation in the Village's Capital Plan. 

The project is supported by the Town of Ossining’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2002. Page VS-7 indicates an overall goal to improve the quality of life for residents, and Page E-5 speaks to a need to provide public works services. Page G-2 specifically outlines the need to support projects on North State Road.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Rockland County Public Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative

Proposed Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Address of Recipient: 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $9,843,683

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for necessary law enforcement priorities such as police vehicles, equipment to be utilized at a new reality-based public safety training facility, and the structural analysis and design of the facility.

 This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide necessary support to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office to ensure effective enforcement of laws, address crimes, and improve the criminal justice system across the County. These priorities closely align with the purposes of the Byrne Justice Grants program.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Rockland County Public Safety and Crime Prevention Initiative

Proposed Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Address of Recipient: 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $9,843,683

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for necessary law enforcement priorities such as police vehicles, equipment to be utilized at a new reality-based public safety training facility, and the structural analysis and design of the facility.

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide necessary support to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office to ensure effective enforcement of laws, address crimes, and improve the criminal justice system across the County. These priorities closely align with the purposes of the Byrne Justice Grants program.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Law Enforcement Reality-Based Training Facility

Proposed Recipient: Rockland County Sheriff's Office

Address of Recipient: 55 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $2,600,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to construct a new reality-based training facility for the Rockland County Sheriff Department to grow law enforcement capacity, ensure effective law enforcement operations, and overall enhance public safety throughout the county.

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase law enforcement capacity and enhance development of public safety in Rockland County, NY. This new facility will allow the Sheriff’s office to better combat crime, improve community safety, and foster an environment more conducive to economic development. These priorities closely align with the purposes of the HUD Economic Development Initiative.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Westchester Pleasantville Water District Storage Tank Replacement/Rehabilitation Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of Pleasantville 

Address of Recipient: 80 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Requested Amount: $5,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to mitigate risks attached to their leaking North and South Water Storage Tanks. Both 1-million-gallon water storage tanks are housed within the Millwood Water Treatment Plant approximately 3 miles north of the Village and services the entire Pleasantville Water District and approximately 2,000 residents in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Over the course of their 90-year history, both storage tanks have been exposed to natural deterioration, which has led to their useful life cycles coming to an end.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because funding for the proposed Water Tank Improvement project will replace both of the Village’s North and South water tanks, which would significantly reduce the tax burden placed on residents. The completion of this project would positively impact the Pleasantville water distribution system, which services all 7,513 residents (U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census) and an additional 2,000+ residents living in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Without funding, Pleasantville’s North and South Water Tanks will continue to suffer from leakage which will compromise the Village’s water supply, further increasing distribution risks that will negatively affect residential quality of life.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Nanuet TOD Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Clarkstown

Address of Recipient: 10 Maple Ave, New City, NY 10956

Requested Amount: $10,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for construction of the first phase of its transformative vision for the Nanuet Transit Oriented Development Plan (TOD), including water and sewer infrastructure improvements, road, sidewalk, and pedestrian safety and streetscape enhancements.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because bringing this extensive new infrastructure will spark the redevelopment of the area by mitigating the drainage issues plaguing development in the area, enhancing the appeal of the area, and creating the necessary connectivity for a walkable and easily accessible TOD neighborhood. This transformational project will lead to an expansion of workforce housing, parking, and economic opportunity for the community.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Safer Ramapo Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ramapo

Address of Recipient: 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901

Requested Amount: $15,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for installation of pedestrian safety measures, including traffic signals, turning lanes, walking paths, and sidewalks in the Town of Ramapo. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because directing funding towards pedestrian safety measures we not only mitigate the risk of accidents but also cultivate a more pedestrian-friendly environment. This will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance. The Town of Ramapo is also home to one of the largest Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish populations in the country, with many of these individuals walking to shul on Saturdays. To ensure the safety of these individuals, the Town of Ramapo requires additional funding for the construction of sidewalks.  The outcome of this project aligns with New York State's pedestrian safety initiatives.  From 2011-2022, there have been 983 pedestrian injuries, and twenty-seven (27) deaths in the Town of Ramapo.  Safer walking conditions continue to be an urgent need for our residents. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Carmel Water District II Water Plant Upgrade and Rehabilitation Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Carmel

Address of Recipient: 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541

Requested Amount: $4,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to repair/replace a 60-year-old facility and associated equipment to meet federal and state requirements of PFOAs. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this project will directly benefit approximately 10,000 individuals on a daily basis. Beyond safeguarding public health, it will also have far reaching positive effects on various institutions and businesses in downtown Carmel, including the Putnam Hospital, and Carmel High School.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Yorktown

Address of Recipient: 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown, NY 10598

Requested Amount: $10,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would provide public sewer service to neighborhoods presently serviced by residential septic systems. The properties served by septic systems have generally been installed on small lots with steep slopes and environmental constraints, which are not ideal for septic system performance.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the extended district will dramatically improve and enhance the water quality of Sparkle Lake, a major recreational resource for town residents, as well as the Croton Reservoir, which provides drinking water for millions of residents in the metropolitan area. The proposed wastewater infrastructure project, however, protects one of the largest public water systems in the United States. The unsewered areas of the HMSD are entirely within the Croton Reservoir, which is part of the New York City Water Supply. The New York City Water Supply System provides one billion gallons of drinking water every day to the 8.5 million residents of New York City. The system also provides 110 million gallons a day to residents in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster counties.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Croton Falls Sewer Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of North Salem

Address of Recipient: 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560

Requested Amount: $3,395,094

Explanation and Purpose:  The project will install sewers in the Village of Croton Falls’ General Business district to replace existing septic and cesspools. The Village is struggling because some of its businesses, especially all of the restaurants which have mixed use with residential apartments over them, are on older septic tanks that cannot be upgraded due to a lack of space. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because due to its proximity to the Muscoot Reservoir, many of the existing tanks and fields are on New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) property and under roads, some are not fixable if they were to fail. To allow the Village to take advantage of its assets and begin to realize the potential of the community, Croton Falls needs sewers.

Member's Certification Letter: View here.

Project: Town of Orangetown Sidewalk Improvement Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Orangetown

Address of Recipient: 26 West Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962

Requested Amount: $1,500,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for streetscaping improvements in the Hamlet of Pearl River in the Town of Orangetown specifically to install sidewalks, curbs, and drainage improvements. 

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides streetscape improvements that meet a compelling local need consistent with the statutory purposes of the Economic Development Initiative. The corridor receiving these improvements has seen three fatalities in the last 15 years and is part of Orangetown’s continued efforts to improve pedestrian safety on Middletown Road. Sidewalks are a critical element of community well-being and serve as a connector between residents, neighborhoods, local economies, and more. Walkable sidewalks will ensure Orangetown is a place that attracts both businesses and new residents, which will surely promote economic development in the community.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Village of New Square Road Infrastructure Improvements Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of New Square

Address of Recipient: 37 Reagan Road, New Square, NY 10977

Requested Amount: $10,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used  to complete much needed improvements for NYS Route 45, widen Village roads, and complete paving improvements. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would enhance traffic flow and increase the safety of motorists and pedestrians by addressing long-standing concerns about road conditions and motorist/pedestrian safety in the Village of New Square. By rectifying roadway deficiencies, the Village will relieve congestion, reduce travel time, and increase vehicle operating benefits. Portions of the project area lack adequate sidewalks as a buffer from narrow, congested roads and are inherently dangerous in a fast-growing Village where many pedestrians utilize Village streets to travel to school, shopping, and visits to friends and family. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Memorial Drive Reconstruction Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of Suffern

Address of Recipient: 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901

Requested Amount: $1,750,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for the reconstruction of Memorial Drive. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would reopen a critical thoroughfare for emergency vehicles and for their timely response which can save lives, prevent injuries and protect property. Memorial Drive, which is currently closed due to the continual road deterioration and for the safety of residents, is also a major connection between the local community and US Route 202. The reconstruction of Memorial Drive will stabilize the road for the safe use by all traffic including emergency vehicles.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Downtown Water Main Lining Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of Sleepy Hollow

Address of Recipient: 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Requested Amount: $983,200

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would support a multi-phase project to address hydraulic inefficiencies in the downtown area, the Village of Sleepy Hollow will reline and replace approximately 1,980 linear feet of existing 8” water main line along a portion of Cortlandt Street and College Avenue. The current downtown water system is over 100 years old. The inner village neighborhoods bordering the downtown area represent the Village’s largest number of public housing units, low-income housing, low-income senior housing, and middle-income housing.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this corridor is a critical aspect of public health and safety, connectivity and multi-modal transportation, affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and overall economic investment. As a result, this project will provide immediate remediation and resiliency to infrastructure that otherwise poses a water quality and economic risk to the community, particularly its most vulnerable residents. This risk is further exacerbated when considering that low water pressure is affecting our fire department’s ability to suppress fires.

The severe need for this project and its benefit to our diverse population is evident. A result of improved public safety and welfare, this project will also foster economic investment and create additional employment opportunities for the local skilled workforce while remediating the deficient water infrastructure within a critical municipal corridor for an area with blended rate of about 87% low-income residents. This project will thus greatly benefit the local taxpayers of Sleepy Hollow, as well as the greater Mid-Hudson region, as the Village has become a major regional destination for shopping and tourism.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Samsondale Avenue Curbs & Sidewalk Replacement Project

Proposed Recipient: Village of West Haverstraw

Address of Recipient: 130 Samsondale Avenue, West Haverstraw, 10993

Requested Amount: $800,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to construct necessary upgrades of sidewalks and curbing along Samsondale Avenue, which have rapidly deteriorated and become a hazard. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will unlock critical improvements to a main thoroughfare for a Village operating on a limited budget. Many pedestrians utilize Samsondale Avenue to get to the business district along Railroad Avenue and Route 9W as well as access to and from the Village of Haverstraw. The lack of sidewalks is potentially hazardous to people walking on them. This project will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Westchester County Public Safety Enhancements

Proposed Recipient: City of Peekskill

Address of Recipient: 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566

Requested Amount: $520,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for expanding and modernizing the Peekskill police station, which is currently at capacity. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the City of Peekskill’s police station is currently at capacity and urgently requires more space. Public safety is critical to growing low-middle income municipalities like Peekskill to ensure enhanced quality of life, business development, capital investment, and overall economic growth. With this necessary facility expansion and modernization, the City will be able to hire 10 more law enforcement officers, which will significantly improve operations.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: North State Road Water Main Replacement Initiative

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ossining

Address of Recipient: 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562

Requested Amount: $3,176,488

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would upgrade the community's water distribution system on North State Road, an area that has a history of water main breaks, including 14 incidents over the last 5 years, that has exposed the general public to health risks and requires expensive repairs.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the proposed project will improve the Town’s water distribution system as a part of a larger initiative to replace all aged cast iron water mains, significantly reducing the likelihood of water main breaks in a historically problematic area. The project will positively impact all 37,764 users in the service area. Overall, the North State Road water main breaks between 1-5 times/year, resulting in costly repairs that ultimately fall on taxpayers, and the successful receipt of CPF funding will eliminate both the existing health risks and local tax burdens. The project is in a pre-design phase, and preliminary plans and specifications have been identified by the consultant, Manganaro Engineers. Upon notice of an award, Ossining will execute an engineering agreement with Manganaro Engineers to complete the outlined project. The Town of Ossining has secured the matching funds through an allocation in the Village's Capital Plan. The project is supported by the Town of Ossining’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2002. Page VS-7 indicates an overall goal to improve the quality of life for residents, and Page E-5 speaks to a need to provide public works services. Page G-2 specifically outlines the need to support projects on North State Road.

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Fiscal Year 2024

Project: Annsville Sewers Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Cortlandt

Address of Recipient: 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, New York, 10567

Requested Amount: $5,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding supports constructing a central sewer that would provide sewer and water service to the Annsville Creek section of the Town of Cortlandt.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the sewer construction and resulting improved sanitation will enable the Town to take advantage of the waterfront location and pursue opportunities for economic development. The lack of a central sewer system has led to parcels being under-utilized with uses such as contractor’s yards, auto-related uses, and car storage. The redevelopment and revitalization of this gateway area is a central component of the Town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) to help the Town recover from the closing of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Rockland Sewer Screenings Improvement Project

Proposed Recipient: Rockland County Sewer District No. 1

Address of Recipient: 4 Route 340, Orangeburg, NY 

Requested Amount: $5,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would involve the replacement of three mechanical type bar screens which the District utilizes daily, as well as upgrade the existing screenings building. The existing screens and conveyors have exceeded their effectiveness. By replacing this equipment and upgrading the building structurally, it will help the screenings process and efficiency of the plant. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current influent screens have reached the end of its useful life. This could result in the risk of mechanical failure that would halt the treatment process, potentially damaging the environment, and costing the taxpayers millions. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Mahopac Downtown Redevelopment Clean Water Infrastructure Improvement

Proposed Recipient: Town of Carmel

Address of Recipient: 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, New York, 10541

Requested Amount: $2,275,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to improve and expand public access to Lake Mahopac, which has been heavily impacted by stormwater runoff from the surrounding areas. This will help redevelop the Swan Cove area to support local downtown businesses and residents. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the health of the Lake will depend on the construction of critical clean water infrastructure. Additionally, the project will incorporate green stormwater infrastructure to improve water quality in Lake Mahopac. Incorporations of bioswales, rain gardens, and drainage improvements would maximize infiltration and water quality. Funding for this project would support the clean water infrastructure elements of this project, allowing the Town, a community of 33,576, to manage and treat stormwater. 

Member's Certification Letter: View here

Project: Emerging Contaminants Water Supply Mitigation Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of East Fishkill

Address of Recipient: 330 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

Requested Amount: $3,000,000

Explanation and Purpose:  The funding would be used for the construction and additional ionization treatment of a water main interconnection to distribute and serve water to an area that needs clean, safe drinking water. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the Town of East Fishkill owns and operates seventeen (17) groundwater wells that supply clean drinking water for thirteen (13) water districts that serve over 10,000 people and businesses. The town recently identified six (6) groundwater wells that exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid PFOS, one of the recent emerging contaminants added to the state drinking water standards. The Town temporarily disconnected the wells so that water consumption stopped immediately. The loss of water supply has continued at over 250,000 gallons per day. 

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Project: Rt. 22 Sewer District No. 4 Improvement Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Pawling

Address of Recipient: 160 Charles Colman Blvd, Pawling, NY, 12564

Requested Amount: $2,166,800

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to construct a municipal sanitary sewer service along the Route 22 corridor in the Town of Pawling. Economic growth has been severely limited due to the difficulty, delays, and expenses with the insulation and ongoing maintenance of on-site septic water wastewater treatment and disposal systems. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the critical infrastructure improvement is essential to catalyzing development along the Route 22 corridor, which in turn will advance public welfare, diversify the tax base to ease the current disproportionate tax burden on residential taxpayers, protect an environmentally sensitive area, and safeguard the quality of life in the Town of Pawling. 

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Project: North State Road Water Main Replacement Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ossining 

Address of Recipient: 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY, 10562 

Requested Amount: $4,136,488

Explanation and Purpose:  The funding would be to upgrade the community’s water distribution system, and the scope of work includes the complete replacement of the Town’s old cast iron mains in the project area. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the North State Road water main has broken 14 times over the last five years. This has led to required and repeated extensive short-term repair costs, and the frequency of water main breaks has created a health risk for the general public. As a result, the project will positively impact all 37,764 users in the service area and benefit businesses and visitors by eliminating existing health risks and mitigating the risk of future disruptions to local water service. 

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Project: Oregon Corners Pump Station Replacement Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Putnam Valley

Address of Recipient: 265 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, New York, 10579

Requested Amount: $3,187,200

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would replace the Oregon Corners Sanitary Sewer Pump Station with an entirely new structure, which would minimize odor to the public, increase capacity, and eliminate flooding issues. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the new station will be constructed on a fill pad to elevate equipment above the 100-year flood plain and prevent cross-contamination with stormwaters. This project will address the long-term issues at the pump station and is critical to reducing the risk of sanitary sewer overflows which would contaminate nearby bodies of water, including the drinking water supply for the neighboring City of Peekskill. As such, reconstruction is essential to ensure safe drinking water and minimal environmental disruption. In addition, enhanced equipment and operations will reduce maintenance needs and the cost to respond to the facility during storm events, thus lowering the burden to our taxpayers over the short and long-term. 

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Project: Business-Histroic Preservation District Water Main Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Somers

Address of Recipient: 335 Route 202, Somers, New York, 10589

Requested Amount: $2,276,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would facilitate primary drinking water regulations by constructing a water main in the core of the Somers community. It will address severe risks to public health by addressing PFAS MCL exceedances in the Business-Historic Preservation District. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as this project will not only address the water quality violations for the Town staff and business owners in the district, but also will provide fire protection in this dense area. Additionally, the project will address nearby residences that are not subject to PFAS regulations but are still subject to unhealthy PFAS levels in their drinking water. The water main construction will be coupled with improvements along the Business-Historic District right-of-way, thereby improving pedestrian access and safety via sidewalk installation and making the most efficient use of public funds to address a range of public safety needs. 

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Project: Jeffrey Court Flood Prevention

Proposed Recipient: Town of Clarkstown

Address of Recipient: 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York, 10956

Requested Amount: $2,100,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for constructing a levee and other drainage improvement tools in the Jeffrey Court area of the Town of Clarkstown, NY. This project will provide long-term permanent risk reduction by preventing floodwaters from the Hackensack River from inundating several properties that currently flood during rain and storm events. 

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce overall risk to the general population and reduce reliance on federal funding in future disasters. This project will provide sustainable and cost-effective tools to provide long-term and permanent risk reduction from future natural hazards. At the moment, residents are frequently cut off from emergency services during these flood events, and the flood zone is home to multiple firefighters, a law enforcement officer, a nurse, and a child with seizure issues who cannot get out. Additionally, the project will also resolve public health issues arising from raw sewage backup that occurs during flooding. 

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Project: Mount Pleasant Public Safety Communications Upgrades Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Mt. Pleasant

Address of Recipient: 1 Town Hall Plaza, Valhalla, NY 10595

Requested Amount: $815,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to acquire and implement a Computer Aided “CAD” Dispatch system for the dispatch and Record Management System “RMS,” as well as to replace and upgrade radio communications equipment. It would significantly improve emergency response and coordination for a police force of approximately 50 officers who service approximately 35,000 calls per year. Much of the Town’s current communications equipment is not adequate to service the community with the current and increasing needs of: mutual aid response, changing technology, increased demands for police reform, operational continuity, greater frequency of environmental emergencies and other challenges as well.  The current CAD system is obsolete and, with Westchester County Fire Control and Westchester County Police upgrading their CADs, Mount Pleasant will need to follow suit to ensure proper emergency coordination.  Additionally, the Mount Pleasant Police department is looking to enhance radio communications to better facilitate police and mutual aid response. Upgraded radio dispatch consoles and vehicle repeaters will utilize new technology which will improve emergency responses and efficiency.  With surrounding police, fire and EMS agencies now using different radio frequencies, an interoperable radio system is extremely vital for our day to day operations.  

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Project: Putnam County Pedestrian Improvement Project

Proposed Recipient: Putnam County

Address of Recipient: 40 Gleneida Avenue, 3rd Floor, Carmel, NY 10512

Requested Amount: $7,500,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for a comprehensive pedestrian improvement plan, which entails the replacement and installation of sidewalks in Putnam County. The lack of sidewalks is potentially hazardous to people walking on them. This project will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance. It would also result in additional mobility options near senior centers so that Putnam’s Golden Generation has access to amenities in towns around the county. The project would align with municipal Complete Streets programs and encourage alternate means of travel. 

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Project: Town of Ramapo Safer Neighborhoods Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Ramapo

Address of Recipient: 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901

Requested Amount: $18,000,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for installation of sidewalks in the Town of Ramapo. The improvements will improve pedestrian safety by providing a dedicated space for residents to walk, creating overall safer conditions for pedestrians and motorists. The lack of sidewalks is potentially hazardous to people walking on them, and this will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and improve ADA compliance. The Town of Ramapo is also home to one of the largest Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish populations in the country, with many of these individuals walking to shul on Saturdays. To ensure the safety of these individuals, the Town of Ramapo requires additional funding for the construction of sidewalks.  The outcome of this project aligns with New York State's pedestrian safety initiatives.  From 2011-2022, there have been 983 pedestrian injuries, and twenty-seven (27) deaths in the Town of Ramapo.  Safer walking conditions continue to be an urgent need for our residents. 

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Project: Haverstraw Streetscape Improvements Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Haverstraw

Address of Recipient: 1 Rosman Road, Garnerville, New York 10923

Requested Amount: $500,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for the construction of sidewalks and repaving of roads. The sidewalks and road are in disrepair and potentially hazardous to people walking on them. This project will improve accessibility and safety, improve connectedness, and bring deteriorated sidewalks up to ADA compliance. The sidewalks are the walkway to the Town’s commuter lot which brings commuters to New York City. They are also in front of multiple townhouse and condo complexes where approximately 5,000 reside. The funds requested would have an immense impact on Haverstraw, a community that has a diverse population, including a burgeoning Hipsanic population, and would benefit these residents greatly. Improving the roads will also reduce wear and tear and damage to the town’s and constituents’ vehicles who utilize the road.

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Project: Lake Carmel Dam Rehabilitation Project

Proposed Recipient: Town of Kent

Address of Recipient: 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512

Requested Amount: $1,237,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used to complete the engineering and design phase for the rehabilitation of the Lake Carmel Dam. Recent analyses of the Lake Carmel Dam have found it to be in unsatisfactory condition, with multiple deficiencies resulting from deterioration of the embankment and spillway. If these issues are not addressed swiftly, this dam is at risk of catastrophic failure, which would have severe repercussions. Dam failure has the potential to cause the adjacent roadway and span bridge to collapse and would compromise part of New York City’s water supply. Additionally, flooding caused by the dam’s failure has the capacity to devastate the natural environment and destroy homes and businesses in the surrounding community. The proposed project will also benefit residents of surrounding municipalities, including the Towns of Carmel, Southeast, and Patterson, which are all located within or near the dam’s floodplain and would be at risk of inundation in the event of dam failure. This is an essential project to proactively address issues posed by deteriorating infrastructure and to ensure the safety of Putnam County residents for years to come.

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Project: The Resource Hub for Disadvantaged Children, Adults, & Seniors

Proposed Recipient: Community Outreach Center Inc

Address of Recipient: 21 Remsen Avenue, 201, Monsey, New York, 10952

Requested Amount: $1,600,000

Explanation and Purpose: The funding would be used for constructing a 15,000 square foot multi-purpose community center in the Town of Ramapo, a QCT with a poverty rate of 25.7%. 

This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets a compelling local need consistent with the statutory purposes of the Economic Development Initiative. This community center will serve disadvantaged youth, low-income adults, and seniors. It is designed to combat local poverty by advancing the welfare of the community's most vulnerable members, providing an avenue for workforce development, and promoting the health and wellness of a broad range of constituents in Rockland County. In a town with more than twice the average poverty rate of the general NY population and over 75% of schoolchildren NSLP eligible, this proposed center can be a resource to fight to prevent intergenerational poverty from becoming an enduring reality.

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