Over $14M going toward local development, improvement projects
WASHINGTON (NEWS10) — Over $14 million in federal funding is coming to 15 community development and improvement projects in the Capital Region. The money was secured as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations packages.
The projects were supported by Rep. Paul Tonko and will be distributed across New York’s 20th Congressional District. The funding totals $14,093,000.
Project Title: ADA Transition Plan Sidewalk Improvement Implementation Recipient: Village of Ballston Spa Address: 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Amount Awarded: $250,000Project Description: This project would help with the installation of ADA accessible sidewalks and the repair of deteriorating sidewalks, totaling an estimated 290,400 square feet. This project is especially important because of the proximity to several schools such as Malta Avenue Elementary School, Ballston Spa Middle School, and Ballston Spa High School, and because of the high senior population. The reliance on the sidewalk syste…