Keeseville awarded $4.5M in NY Forward funding

ALBANY | New York has announced the North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward grant funding with Keeseville being awarded $4.5 million. On March 14, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Village of Malone will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Hamlet of Keeseville and the Village of Gouverneur will each receive $4.5 million as the North Country winners of the third round of NY Forward. To receive funding from either the DRI or NY Forward program, localities must be certified under Governor Hochul's Pro-Housing Communities Program — an innovative policy created to recognize and reward municipalities actively working to unlock their housing potential. Governor Hochul's Pro-Housing Communities initiative allocates up to $650 million each year in discretionary funds for communities that pledge to increase their housing supply; to date, 287 communities across New York have been certified as Pro-Housing Communities. The NY Forward award for Keeseville recognized the hamlet's ongoing vision to revitalize its historic and character-defining assets and to cultivate a vibrant and desirable community where current and future residents can live, work, play and thrive. Funding awarded will further beautification efforts in Keeseville, including added lighting, walkways, and improvements to the downtown park. Chesterfield Town Supervisor Clayton Barber said, "I'm so very excited to hear that our community was selected to receive a NY Forward grant. This will allow us the opportunity to upgrade our sidewalks, make beautification improvements and attract more businesses and tourists to the downtown area. We also have plans to light up our downtown park and add a new walkway. The Town of Chesterfield is looking forward to working with the Town of Ausable on projects to enhance our two towns. Thanks to our NY Forward committee for all their hard work." Ausable Town Supervisor Tim Bresett said he was "deeply grateful and thrilled that Keeseville has been awarded a NY Forward grant, a testament to the incredible collaboration between the towns of AuSable and Chesterfield. This achievement reflects the tireless dedication of the NY FORWARD Committee, whose vision and hard work have paved the way for a brighter, more vibrant future for our community. Together, we're not just revitalizing Keeseville—we're celebrating its unique spirit and building a legacy for generations to come. It's a moment to celebrate and a promise of progress we can all rally behind!" In the state's announcement of the funding, Assemblyman Billy Jones said, "Congratulations to the Village of Malone and Keeseville for being selected for the DRI and New York Forward programs! This funding will help revitalize these communities, preserve their historic charm, and improve the quality of life for current and future residents. I have been a strong supporter of these projects since their inception and throughout the process and I want to congratulate the local officials who made this possible by working with Empire State Development. It is great to see these programs make a difference in the North Country and I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for Malone and Keeseville." Malone, Keeseville and Gouverneur will now begin the process of developing a Strategic Investment Plan to revitalize their downtowns. A Local Planning Committee made up of municipal representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders will lead the eﬀort, supported by a team of private sector experts and state planners. Sen. Dan Stec applauded the funding in his district for Malone and Keeseville and said "Both areas have made a significant effort in making this region a better place to work, live and visit. This state funding will help further those efforts and improve our quality of life for years to come."

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