SENATOR BRUNO ANNOUNCES $3.2 MILLION IN FUNDS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

Thursday, May 16, 2002

Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno (R-C, Brunswick) today announced that the 2002-2003 State budget will include more than $3.2 million in funds for important local projects in communities in Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties and the entire Capital Region.

"I�m proud that I have been able to deliver these funds to meet local needs in our neighborhoods. All of the recipients of these grants touch the lives of people in Rensselaer and Saratoga counties in different ways," Senator Bruno said. "These budget grants will support vital community organizations and programs like local fire departments, emergency first responders, veterans groups, business development organizations, local governments and youth sports leagues who, without these funds, would not be able to continue playing such an active part in all of our lives."

Highlights of groups and projects that will receive funds in the state budget include:
- $150,000 to Rensselaer County to repair the County Fire Training Tower
- $150,000 to the Center for Economic Growth for Semiconductor Initiative
- $100,000 to the City of Troy for Hoosick Street Parkway Design
- $60,000 to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center to create the Saratoga Film Institute
- $125,000 to New York Independence Trail to promote local historic sites as a tourist destination
- $200,000 for Cybertran for feasibility analysis Cybertan link between Empire State Plaza and Rensselaer Train Station
- $50,000 to the Capital District YMCA for pavement for parking and pedestrian access
- $50,000 to the City of Rensselaer for a downtown master plan
- $50,000 to Saratoga ARC to provide services to citizens with disabilities
- $65,000 to the Troy Architectural Program for architecturally significant renovations
- $40,000 to Rensselaer County to expand the Papscanee Nature Preserve
- $50,000 to the Junior Museum for programs
- $25,000 to the Rensselaer County Historical Society for communications and technology improvements
- $25,000 to the Saratoga County Rural Preservation for equipment upgrades
- $10,000 to the Town of Saratoga for the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga Celebration

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