Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced significant state funding awarded to the Mohawk Valley through the Regional Economic Development Council. Empire State Development awarded a total of $800 million across the 10 economic development regions of New York State. The Mohawk Valley was named a Top Performer at this year’s event, receiving $85.5 million in funding for a number of transformative projects with nearly $5 million funding development projects in Montgomery County that include:

• $1.2 million for the City of Amsterdam to construct hotel lodging in the city’s revitalized Southside;
• $1 million to revitalize the former Chalmers Knitting Mill site into residential and retail space, including a riverfront banquet facility;
• $526,750 for the design and construction of the new Canalside Park in the Village of Fonda;
• $500,000 for the restoration of the historic Unity Hall in Fort Plain and West Hill School in Canajoharie;
• $345,120 for the restoration of historic Diefendorf Hall in Fort Plain to include an original Erie Canal storefront;
• $337,500 for a salt storage facility in the Town of Florida;
• $300,000 to rehabilitate the Historic Montgomery County Courthouse;
• $70,000 for the Mohawk Fabric Company, Inc. to purchase equipment to increase their manufacturing capacity at the 96 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam manufacturing facility;

“Today’s announcement is great news for the Capital Region and another big win for Montgomery County,” said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. “This significant investment keeps us moving forward with exciting plans to develop our economic future,” Assemblyman Santabarbara said. “As a top performer, this funding recognizes the amazing progress that has transformed our region into a vibrant upstate community, highlights our region’s diverse industry and encourages the continued growth of good-paying jobs for local families,” Santabarbara added. “With the upcoming legislative session upon us, economic development in our upstate communities remains a top priority for me, and I look forward to keep building upon this progress.”