North Country projects receive $2.5 million in state grants
State grants totaling $2.5 million were awarded for infrastructure projects in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis and Franklin counties, including work in Clayton, Ogdensburg, Malone and Port Leyden.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
New York awarded $2.5 million for four North Country infrastructure projects through the County Infrastructure Grant Program, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The grants are part of $38 million awarded for 49 projects statewide through a program administered by Empire State Development.
The village of Clayton will receive $1 million for utility extensions tied to the potential development of up to 20 workforce housing units. Ogdensburg was awarded $500,000 for a covered pavilion and restroom facility at Morrisette Park. The town of Malone will receive $500,000 to replace radio equipment at three Franklin County Emergency Services sites, while Port Leyden was awarded $500,000 for roadway, sidewalk and storm-drainage work along West Main Street and Elm Street.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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