KINGSTON, N.Y. — An Ulster County fire district and others in Dutchess County are among those set to receive $1.4 million in federal funding, according to U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan, D-Gardiner.
The Rifton, Tivoli, and Kripplebush fire districts are among the districts that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million from the Community Project Funding, Ryan’s office said.
As part of his Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding nominations, $500,000 will go to the Rifton Fire District and $500,000 for the Tivoli Fire Department to undertake firehouse construction projects and infrastructure overhauls, the congressman said.
Ryan recently secured $114,285 for the Kripplebush Fire District in Stone Ridge for safety and operations improvements, an announcement said. Additionally, Ryan’s office said he secured $240,920 for the Arlington Fire District and $67,061 for the City of Beacon Fire Department.
Ryan represents the 18th Congressional District.
“Our firefighters are heroes, working around the clock with the sole focus of protecting others – that’s why, every single day, I’m pushing to make sure they have the resources they need and deserve to keep both us and themselves safe,” Ryan said in a statement.
“The safety of Dutchess County residents is a top priority, one that we at every level of government – local, county, state and federal – share and take very seriously,” said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino in a statement. “Strengthening our local fire departments with this federal funding will enhance these departments’ ability to respond to emergencies, and we appreciate Rep. Ryan’s efforts to secure these grants.”
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