New York State counties will benefit from state funding to improve emergency communications systems.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that the $110 million in funding is made possible through the combined SFY2025 and SFY2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications and Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant Programs.
“Every moment counts in an emergency, and making sure our communications equipment is ready when we need it is vital to keeping New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said. “Public safety is always my top priority, and this funding will go a long way to strengthen our emergency capabilities in every part of the state.”
The SICG-Formula Grant program aims to support local governments’ efforts to bolster communications networks through Land Mobile Radio systems. Awards are as follows:
Cayuga $1,201,396
Monroe $3,231,362
Onondaga $2,454,890
Ontario $1,106,038
Schuyler $725,734
Seneca $703,354
Steuben $1,323,874
Tompkins $1,037,238
Wayne $1,015,174
Yates $676,636
PSAP Operations grants provide funding to support county 911 centers by helping them develop systems needed to implement Next Generation 911. Awards are as follows:
Cayuga $357,114
Monroe $558,696
Onondaga $465,122
Ontario $371,832
Schuyler $319,758
Seneca $281,876
Steuben $354,596
Tompkins $286,480
Wayne $327,486
Yates $357,242
