The New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program has been established to provide additional rebuilding and revitalization assistance to Communities severely damaged by Hurricanes Sandy and Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. To facilitate community redevelopment planning and the resilience of Communities, the State has established the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program and has allocate
d $25 million for planning in the most affected communities. The program will assist 102 severely damaged New York Rising Communities to develop comprehensive and innovative rebuilding plans. The plans will be driven by the needs of each community and developed by regional planning committees of community leaders, experts, officials and residents. Once the plan is complete in March 2014, the Village of Waterford is eligible to receive up to $3 million to implement aspects of the plan. The Village may also be eligible for other allocations of funds designated to support the implementation of projects and activities identified in its plan. We welcome you to this page and look forward to hearing your voice as we progress through this process. After all, YOU are this community. For more information about the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program, including a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, please visit http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/community-reconstruction-program
Disclaimer: This account is not affiliated with the NY Rising Program or State of New York. For official information and contact information, please visit the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery: www.stormrecovery.ny.gov.
