Jamestown Rensselaer Get $10M Boost

New York’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative just hit a major milestone—$1 billion total in grants—with another $10 million going to Jamestown, which already saw $57 million in follow-on investment after its first grant. Governor Hochul praised Jamestown’s progress and said they’re just getting started, while Mayor Kim Ecklund called the new funding a game-changer for long-delayed projects like the riverwalk and building renovations. Rensselaer, another recipient, will use its $10 million to boost its downtown, waterfront, and train station, tapping into its annual 10 million visitor draw. Both cities are now forming committees to plan how to spend the money. With nearly 100 communities already awarded grants and another $100 million earmarked for the next budget cycle, the state’s push to revitalize downtowns is gaining momentum—provided municipalities are certified under the Pro-Housing Communities Program. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbb7992c5799eb34