U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $20,400,000 in federal funding has been secured for Rockland County projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations bill.

The funding was allocated in the House by Congressman Mike Lawler and later passed by the U.S. Senate before being signed into law.

The $20.4 million investment spans multiple municipalities across Rockland County and focuses heavily on transportation infrastructure, pedestrian safety, public safety enhancements, and transit improvements.

Rockland County Funding Breakdown:

$5,000,000 – Town of Ramapo Streetscape Improvements
Pedestrian safety enhancements including traffic signals, turning lanes, sidewalks, and walking paths.

$4,000,000 – Village of New Square Road Infrastructure Improvements
Upgrades to NYS Route 45 and surrounding roads, including widening, paving, traffic flow improvements, and pedestrian safety upgrades.

$2,600,000 – Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety & Crime Prevention Initiative
Construction of a new reality-based training facility with simulated environments such as a school, bank, retail store, courtroom, jail cell, hotel room, restaurant, and crime scene processing areas to enhance countywide law enforcement preparedness.

$1,000,000 – Kaser Bus Transit
Purchase of new buses to ensure uninterrupted local transit service.

$500,000 – Town of Ramapo Ready Transit Program
Support for startup costs and expansion of sustainable transit options.

$5,000,000 – Town of Clarkstown Nanuet Transit-Oriented Development Project
Funding to support infrastructure improvements tied to transit-oriented development in Nanuet, aimed at strengthening economic growth and transportation access.

$1,300,000 – Town of Orangetown Sidewalk Improvements
Installation and enhancement of sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity.

$1,000,000 – Village of Suffern Memorial Drive Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Memorial Drive to address roadway conditions and improve traffic flow and safety.

Officials say the funding represents a significant federal investment into Rockland County’s infrastructure and public safety systems, addressing growth demands and long-term community needs.