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	For Immediate Release: Contact: Heather Cameron \| heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov \| (518) 402-6924 June 05, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 5
*GROUNDBREAKING ON TRANSFORMATIVE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE VILLAGE OF CATSKILL* The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation will join the Village of Catskill at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 5 to break ground on critical water infrastructure projects totaling over $30 million. State, federal, and local investments, including over $24 million in grants, are making the projects affordable for ratepayers while creating good-paying jobs and boosting the local economy. WHAT: Press conference to announce the start of construction. Photo/B-roll opportunity of active construction. WHEN: 11 a.m. today, Thursday, June 5. WHERE: 270 Main Street Catskill NY 12414. This will be an outdoor event. On-street parking will be available. WHO: Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman, Village Board President Natasha Law, with state and local officials. Credentialed press: RSVP to Heather Cameron at heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov

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EFC is New York State’s water infrastructure bank, empowering municipalities to undertake water quality projects crucial to safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, bolstering resiliency, and promoting economic development. A national leader in municipal finance since 1987, EFC has provided over $47 billion to communities for vital environmental infrastructure projects, including over $2.2 billion in State Fiscal Year 2024 alone.

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 5