Rep. Delgado Secures $1.1 Million Investment in Sullivan County O&W Rail Trail in House-Passed Funding Package

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MOUNTAIN DALE, NY - Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined local leaders and state representatives to announce a $1.1 million investment in the Sullivan County O&W Rail Trail. Last month, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4502, a package of seven appropriations bills funding various federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2022. Within the legislation, Rep. Delgado secured funding to create over 30 miles of continuous trail connecting seven hamlets and village centers.

Sullivan County leaders submitted a request to Rep. Delgado's office, who successfully advocated to secure funding in House-passed appropriations legislation.

"It is an honor to secure this investment and play a role in the development of the historic Sullivan County O&W Rail Trail," said Rep. Delgado. "Thanks to the tireless work of community members and House passage of funding for this project, we are one step closer to completing the trail. The Sullivan County O&W Rail Trail will be an essential economic boost that delivers for our local businesses and connects our communities."

"The incoming investment in the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail secured by Congressman Delgado promises to spur this project forward towards completion. Started as a community effort to utilize existing infrastructure for recreation in the verdant Catskills, it has now blossomed into the socio-economic engine that can bring new life to the towns it once helped to create," said Senator Mike Martucci (R-C-I, Hudson Valley/Catskills).

"I want to thank Congressman Delgado for pushing this funding through at the federal level. The completion of this trail will mean so much to the people of Fallsburg. This is an example of a community coming together to accomplish something great," said Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther.

"This joint effort between Democrats and Republicans is an example of how government should work, and I'm proud to be part of it," said Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty. "I thank Congressman Delgado not only for taking the time to talk with me to understand our plans to connect our various rail trails but also agreeing with us that it's worth the investment of federal funds."

"It has been an honor working with Congressman Delgado and his staff on this project. Funding this trail will help the Town create a regional tourist destination and provide all of our constituents with a healthy linear park throughout our Town. We are grateful to the support shown by the County of Sullivan and Sullivan Renaissance. It is a positive example of what can happen when we all work together," said Town of Fallsburg Supervisor Steven Vegliante.

"Quite simply, what we are witnessing here today is the power of collaboration, where the grassroots efforts of community volunteers and elected officials, coupled with public and private funding, can come together for a common cause and transform an area," said Sandra Gerry, Founding Chair of Sullivan Renaissance.

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