Assemblyman Aron Wieder has secured $500,000 in state funding for a series of public safety and quality-of-life improvements in the Village of Piermont, including a new search-and-rescue boat, road improvements and new playground equipment.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Wieder and Piermont Mayor Nathan Mitchell for a recent visit to the historic Piermont Pier as part of Heastie’s annual statewide tour.

The $500,000 commitment includes $200,000 for a new search-and-rescue boat to strengthen emergency response capabilities along the Hudson River, $200,000 for road repairs at the Piermont Pier, and $100,000 for new children’s park equipment.

The 4,000-foot Piermont Pier, originally built in the mid-1800s as the terminus of the Erie Railroad, has since become a popular destination for residents and visitors for fishing, recreation and views of the Hudson River.

“The Piermont Pier is truly a hidden gem along the Hudson River that offers residents and visitors a unique experience of the river for recreation, fishing and just taking in the scenery,” Heastie said during the visit.

Wieder said ensuring Hudson River communities have the resources necessary to protect residents and visitors remains a priority.

“I was proud to show Speaker Heastie Orangetown, one of the many great waterfront resources along the Hudson River in the community and the efforts of local government to protect the safety and well-being of residents and visitors who enjoy the river every day,” Wieder said.

“Being a Hudson River community, I will always work to ensure Piermont and the surrounding community have the resources they need, especially for emergency situations,” he added.

The latest funding comes shortly after Wieder secured an additional $150,000 for Piermont, including $50,000 to upgrade police and fire department radios and $100,000 for drainage improvements on Ritie Street.