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	For Immediate Release: Contact: Heather Cameron \| heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov \| (518) 402-6924 May 13, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 13 STATE OF NEW YORK TO BREAK GROUND ON A LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation will join the City of Albany to break ground on a critical $12.9 million lead service line replacement project funded by state and federal investments. It’s the first project to get underway with Governor Kathy Hochul’s $100 million grant initiative to get the lead out without overburdening local ratepayers. WHAT: Press conference to announce the start of construction. Photo/B-roll opportunity of a lead service line replacement demonstration. WHEN: 10 a.m. today, Tuesday, May 13. WHERE: Tryon Street, Albany. This will be an outdoor event. On-street parking will be available. WHO: Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, with state and local officials. Credentialed press: RSVP to Heather Cameron at heather.cameron@efc.ny.gov

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 13

STATE OF NEW YORK TO BREAK GROUND ON A LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY