Rep. Delgado Visits Ghent, Stephentown, New Baltimore, Highlights American Rescue Plan Local Government Funding

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) spoke with local leaders from the Towns of Ghent, Stephentown, and New Baltimore about American Rescue Plan local government funding and town-specific issues. The American Rescue Plan includes Rep. Delgado's bill, the Direct Support for Communities Act, which establishes a formula for local aid that delivers $130.2 billion to counties and municipalities across the United States. The formula will bring over $400 million directly to local governments in New York's 19th Congressional District.

"Upstate local leaders have been clear -- they need direct federal relief," said Rep. Delgado. "I am proud to help deliver over $400 million to counties, towns, and villages across New York's 19th Congressional District. From Ghent to Stephentown to New Baltimore, local governments can use American Rescue Plan funding to support small businesses, complete infrastructure projects, and keep folks safe."

Under Rep. Delgado's Direct Support for Communities Act formula, and according to House Committee on Oversight estimates, NY-19 towns and villages would get over $160 million in relief. Additionally, NY-19 counties would receive an estimated:

Broome County: $36,940,000

Columbia County: $11,530,000

Delaware County: $8,560,000

Dutchess County: $57,060,000

Greene County: $9,015,000

Montgomery County: $9,550,000

Otsego County: $11,540,000

Rensselaer County: $30,780,000

Schoharie County: $6,010,000

Sullivan County: $14,630,000

Ulster County: $34,440,000

Click Here for local funding estimates for states, counties, cities, towns, and villages.

Click Here for a breakdown of Rep. Antonio Delgado's local funding formula.

Click Here for a summary of the American Rescue Plan.

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