Mike Lawler joined local officials Tuesday morning at Clarkstown Town Hall to announce more than $33 million in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) secured for municipalities across Rockland County, New York and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

The funding will support a range of infrastructure, transportation, and public safety projects aimed at improving quality of life and strengthening local communities.

Officials from 13 municipalities that received funding attended the press conference, highlighting how the federal investments will help move forward long-planned projects and address critical needs throughout the county.

Key Funding Allocations

Several major projects in Rockland County will benefit from the federal investment, including:

• $5 million for the Ramapo, New York to support pedestrian safety improvements.

• $5 million for the Clarkstown, New York to advance the Nanuet Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project in Nanuet, New York.

• $1 million for the Kaser, New York to support a bus transit project aimed at improving transportation access for residents.

• $4 million for the New Square, New York to fund road infrastructure improvements.

• $6.8 million for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office to construct a new training facility.

• $1 million for Memorial Drive reconstruction in the Suffern, New York.

Additional funding will support other projects throughout the Hudson Valley region.

Strengthening Infrastructure and Public Safety

Local leaders said the federal funding will help communities tackle long-standing infrastructure needs while improving transportation networks, roadway safety, and public safety resources.

Projects such as pedestrian improvements, transit upgrades, and new training facilities are expected to enhance mobility, support economic development, and strengthen emergency response capabilities across Rockland County.

The announcement underscores ongoing collaboration between federal representatives and local municipalities to secure resources that address both immediate infrastructure concerns and future community growth.