NEW YORK STATE — Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $6,659,460 in federal funding for Hudson Valley housing authorities. These funds have been allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Public Housing Capital Fund. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help support the housing authorities in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties to develop, finance and modernize their public housing facilities for people in the community. The senators said these public housing agencies are tasked with providing safe rental housing for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.

“All New Yorkers should have a place to live that is safe and affordable,” said Gillibrand. “This critical funding will help ensure Hudson Valley families and seniors have access to safe affordable housing options and that the community’s needs are met.”

Among the organizations involved are the Port Jervis Housing Authority, which will receive $76,310; Monticello Housing Authority in Sullivan County, which will receive $131,467; and the Woodridge Housing Authority, which will receive $60,283.