Governor Kathy Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul is a other that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
New York announces $325 million in funding for clean water infrastructure projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $325 million in new funding is available for the next round of the Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants program. This significant investment will help municipalities across the state repair, upgrade and modernize the drinking water and sewer systems, directly safeguarding public health, improving water quality, and driving economic […]
New York announces $265 million for water infrastructure projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved $265 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across the state. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and grants to get shovels in the ground for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. Of the […]
New York passes the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.5112/A.6115, also known as the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act, to protect New Yorkers from the extraordinary public health risk posed by lead pipes. The legislation requires making information easily accessible to the public about the number and location of lead pipes so that state and federal resources can […]
New York unveils $479 million for 156 water projects
First Investments from the Environmental Bond Act and latest round of the water infrastructure improvement and Intermunicipal Grant Programs. Funding projected to save $1.3 Billion for New Yorkers and create 24,000 jobs.
$185M approved for local water infrastructure projects in New York
Approval of financial assistance authorizes municipal access to the capital needed for projects that reduce risks to public health and the environment.
New York approves $51m for clean water systems and local drinking water infrastructure projects
Proposed bond sale totaling more than $572 million will save an estimated $22 million for New York City ratepayers by refinancing multiple completed projects.
New York to invest $70 million in water infrastructure projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $70 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved low-cost financing and previously announced grants, authorizing municipal access to the capital needed to get shovels in the ground for drinking water and sewer projects that reduce […]
New York approves $176 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $176 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects that reduce potential risks to public health and the environment, including the first projects in New York State to receive clean water infrastructure funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the Town of Liberty and City of Newburgh. The Environmental Facilities Corporation […]
New York announces $31.3 million to fund water infrastructure projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced six municipalities will receive $31.3 million in financial assistance for critical water infrastructure improvements that are crucial to protecting public health and the environment. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved funding packages in support of wastewater and drinking water projects totaling more than $43.1 million. This announcement marks the latest […]