TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE MAJOR CLEAN WATER INVESTMENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION

New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman will join the Villages of Ravena and Menands at events in these municipalities TODAY, Friday, Oct. 30 to highlight the local impact of $500 million in grants announced by Governor Hochul last week. Join EFC and local officials at both or either event for ceremonious big check presentations, interviews with State and local officials, and footage of the project sites.

WHY: New York is investing billions in local projects to improve water quality, protect public health, and modernize systems while minimizing costs for families and businesses. 

VILLAGE OF RAVENA, 10:30 A.M. TODAY, FRIDAY, OCT. 30

• WHO: EFC President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman and Ravena Mayor William J. Misuraca
• WHAT: Photo opportunity of a ceremonious check presentation for a $4.3M grant, followed by a walk and talk and media availability at the project site
• WHEN: 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30
• WHERE: Starting with a photo opportunity at the drinking water treatment plant, 42 Skyview Drive, Ravena, NY 12143, followed by tour of the project site at the Moxley Street pump station, no number but located next to 15 Moxley St., Ravena, NY 12143

VILLAGE OF MENANDS, 1 P.M. TODAY, FRIDAY, OCT. 30

• WHO: EFC President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman and Menands Mayor Brian Marsh
• WHAT: Photo opportunity of a ceremonious check presentation for two grants -- $2.7M for lead service line replacement and $3.8M for drinking water system improvements -- followed by a tour and media availability at the construction site of ongoing drinking water and sewer improvements on the South End.
• WHEN: 1 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30
• WHERE: Hutton Street Park, corner of Hutton Street and Amsterdam Avenue, Menands, NY 12204

Credentialed media must RSVP to heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov.