Hudson Valley Airports Get Millions From State For Pet Projects

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Westchester County Airport and Hudson Valley Regional Airport will get millions in state money to complete long-awaited capital improvement projects.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that $20.7 million would be awarded to New York airports for strategic infrastructure enhancements. The state funds were set aside for safety, environmental and capital improvements at 24 public-use airports across the state.

"Local and regional airports are the gateway to communities across New York State, attracting tourists and business from around the world," Hochul said announcing the awards. "These investments will continue to transform New York's airports into world-class facilities that will further boost economic development and growth."

Administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, projects funded through the Aviation Capital Investment Program include the construction of new security and access control improvements, deployment of new automated weather monitoring systems and the construction and rehabilitation of new and existing hangars and aircraft refueling facilities.

Westchester County Airport will receive $1.5 million toward construction of a new central aircraft deicing ramp and part of the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. The Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Dutchess County will get $1.4 million to construct operational support facilities.

"New York continues to make targeted investments in all transportation infrastructure that will enhance safety; strengthen communities; and create and sustain new and existing, well-paying jobs," New York State Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. "These aviation grants specifically support projects that will serve to make our local communities more economically competitive — regionally and globally."