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NY Communities Score $14M for Brownfield Cleanup
26 Jun
Summary
- Over $14 million awarded to 13 New York communities by EPA.
- Funds will support cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites.
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act finances the program.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $14 million to 13 communities across New York State for the critical cleanup of brownfield sites. This significant investment is a component of the broader $1.5 billion allocated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act specifically for the EPA's brownfields program.
Niagara County is a notable beneficiary, receiving an additional $1 million. These funds will bolster the county's Revolving Loan Fund, which has previously supported 21 cleanup projects totaling over $12.3 million. Key sites slated for future assistance include the F&M Building in Lockport and a property at 401 10th St. in Niagara Falls.
Across New York, the awarded funds will support diverse cleanup initiatives, ranging from Long Island's Shinnecock Indian Nation to Jamestown and New York City. Nationally, 190 communities are set to receive funding in this cycle. Officials emphasized that this investment aims to create healthier neighborhoods, spur economic development, and generate lasting opportunities.
