Niagara Leader

May 28, 2024

Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced today the selection of 15 projects for submission to the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Community Project Funding (CPF) process. These projects aim to enhance water infrastructure, create essential public facilities, support public safety, and promote community revitalization in New York’s 24th District.

The CPF process allows localities and non-profits to submit federal funding requests for high-priority community projects with strong local support. Each application underwent a rigorous review process to ensure sound use of taxpayer dollars and that applicants have clear plans to spend funds on targeted projects within a year.

A list of Tenney’s submitted FY25 CPF Requests includes:

- $4,528,000 for the Town of Phelps Sanitary Sewer Distribution Project

- $2,500,000 for the Cayuga County Lake Protection Plan Project

- $3,000,000 for the Village of Geneseo Water and Sewer Upgrades Project

- $3,500,000 for the Village of Waterloo Rock Storm Sewer Replacement Project

- $3,000,000 for the Town of Newfane Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project

- $1,500,000 for the Village of Mexico’s Water System Improvements Project

- $10,000,000 for the Genesee County Section 219 Environmental Infrastructure Project

- $2,250,000 for the Town of Torrey Water District #2 Project

- $2,000,000 for the Orleans County Public Safety Building Project

- $1,000,000 for the City of Oswego New Police Station Project

- $800,000 for the Town of Macedon Ambulance Relocation Project

- $5,000,000 for the Town of Lyons Revival and Community Empowerment Project

- $3,600,000 for Phase III of the City of Lockport’s Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks Rehabilitation Project

- $3,000,000 for the Wyoming County Silver Lake Dredging Project

- $4,050,000 for Jefferson County Installation of Runway 10 Omni-Directional Approach Lights at Watertown International Airport

"One of my top priorities in Congress is to ensure our community has the resources it needs to thrive," said Congresswoman Tenney. "The Community Project Funding program allows our local communities to advocate for how best to spend taxpayer dollars instead of relying on bureaucrats in Washington. These projects will benefit New York's 24th District by supporting water infrastructure programs and improving community safety."

Community leaders who collaborated with Congresswoman Tenney’s office expressed their support:

“On behalf of Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority... we commit to working with Congresswoman Tenney... As this project will not only safeguard New York's Drinking Water Resources...” said Brian Dahl.

“Genesee County’s top priority is securing reliable and sustainable water through new water infrastructure... we are grateful...” said Rochelle M. Stein.

“On behalf of Phelps residents... We are very thankful...” said Bill Wellman.

“The Orleans County Public Safety Building is a vitally important epicenter... we are very appreciative...” said Lynne Johnson.

“The Town of Torrey... are very happy...” said Peter Martini.

“The people... are extremely grateful...” said Chris Ivers.

“On behalf... sincere appreciation...” said Becky Ryan.

"We are grateful..." said Grant W. Sussey.

“The Historic Flight... funding will help further revitalize...” said John Lombardi.

“The City has maintained a steadfast approach... Thank you...” said Robert G. Ortt.

"Congresswoman Tenney’s extraordinary commitment..." said Michael J. Norris.

"We are very thankful..." said Rick Abbott.

“On behalf ... Thank You,” said John Syracuse.

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