The funding has been approved, but distribution will rely on Speaker Johnson’s ability to pass a full year budget; the continuing resolution passed in March 2025 cut nearly $17 million Ryan had secured for Hudson Valley community projects
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Pat Ryan announced that he has secured more than $15 million for Hudson Valley community projects, including more than $8.3 million for law enforcement and first responder agencies across Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. The funding was approved by the House Appropriations Committee, but will require Speaker Johnson to pass a full year budget to be allocated across the Hudson Valley. Last year, similar attempts to secure millions in funding for community projects across the Hudson Valley, were unsuccessful.
“The federal government works best when it works directly on behalf of the communities that it serves,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “These community funded projects are a great opportunity to deliver on the Hudson Valley’s top priorities. This past year, our community got screwed over when the Republican budget cut all $17 million from remarkably deserving initiatives, including more than $6 million from our law enforcement and first responders. But alongside our community leaders I kept pushing, and I’m incredibly proud of the projects we secured funding for this year, especially the $8.3 million for law enforcement and first responders. I’ll keep doing everything in my power to get these projects over the finish line.”
According to Congressman Ryan’s office, in March, when President Trump and House Republicans under Speaker Johnson’s leadership cut more than $6 million in funding from Hudson Valley law enforcement agencies, Congressman Ryan immediately rallied with local law enforcement in opposition. He is now imploring President Trump and Speaker Johnson to properly allocate the $8.3 million Ryan secured for Hudson Valley law enforcement and first responders this year.
The projects Congressman Ryan secured funding for include:
- $1,034,487 for upgrades to the Orange County Emergency Operations Center, including critical upgrades to the existing EOC/911 display wall and a larger screen to accommodate more video sources; upgrades to the technology and displays across EOC.
- $1,034,487 to establish a new Ulster County Emergency Operations Center. The EOC is part of a larger Government Operations Center and includes 35 individual stations, conference rooms, and a press room.
- $1,000,000 for upgrades to the Arlington Fire District Fire Station 4, including renovations to the existing building structure include fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, ADA compliance, on-duty firefighter quarters, decontamination showers, and facility upgrades.
- $785,000 for Orange County Jail Body Cameras
- $1,031,000 for Dutchess County Analysis & Real Time Crime, to elevate the county’s policing efficiency and responsiveness through the procurement of cutting-edge intelligence gathering, analysis, and sharing equipment, in addition to communications equipment and technology-specific training.
- $850,000 for renovations to Hooker Ave Fire Station, Poughkeepsie, including building envelope repairs and structural repairs to the main floor of the station and making improvements to the 100 year old slate roof and for the replacement of century-old windows to promote energy efficiency.
- $1,031,000 for Dutchess County Consolidated Two-Way Radio System
- $794,000 for Ulster County Sheriff Policing Equipment and Technology Upgrades to deter violent crimes, stop the flow of fentanyl and protect the community.
- $825,000 for Port Jervis Fire Department Fire Pumper Purchase, to replace an aging fire pumper apparatus (truck). The PJFD’s current fire pumper is 22 years old and needs to be replaced to enable the department to meet increasing call volumes.
