With the federal government officially reopened, one Yates County community is set to benefit from new infrastructure funding. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney said the Town of Torrey will receive $2.05 million for upgrades to its Water District #2 project. The investment will support critical resource and infrastructure improvements to expand access to clean drinking water for local residents.
The funding comes as part of a broader government funding package approved on Wednesday, ending a shutdown that lasted more than six weeks. The legislation—passed by a 222–209 vote in the House—keeps federal operations running through January 30, 2026, and includes three major appropriations bills covering agriculture, rural development, veterans affairs, and legislative branch programs.
Other key investments in NY-24 secured by Tenney for Upstate New York communities through the FY26
- City of Oswego Police Department — $1,000,000 towards a new police station, to enhance public safety operations.
- Orleans County Public Safety Building — $1,750,000 for critical safety and security improvements.
- Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station — $16,110,000 for the new Combined Operations Airfield Facility.
- Fort Drum — $9,500,000 for the design of the Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Addition and $8,300,000 for the design of the ORTC Transient Training Barracks.
“These projects will strengthen public safety, expand access to clean water, bolster our national security, and deliver meaningful results for our region,” Tenney said.
The Town of Torrey’s project is expected to improve long-term water reliability and quality for residents once construction begins.
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