Assemblyman Otis Hosts Workshop on Clean Water Grant Programs for Local Governments
May 25, 2017
Press Releases
Otis Announces Schedule for $255 Million in 2017 Clean Water Grants
May 1, 2017
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) announced today that a new round of municipal clean water grants is now available to local governments. Governor Cuomo and the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation released the 2017 grant application schedule on Wednesday,...
Otis Announces Expanded $2.5 Billion for Clean Water Programs in NYS Budget
Apr 12, 2017
The State Budget, which passed this weekend, provides a $2.5 billion commitment for a variety of clean water programs including expansion of the municipal grant program initiated by Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) in 2015.
“Governor Cuomo’s $2.5...
Assembly Secures $2.5 Billion in Water Quality Improvement Funding in 2017-2018 SFY Budget
Apr 7, 2017
Westchester Assembly Delegation Hosts NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) Job Fair
Mar 24, 2017
On March 24th, the Westchester Assembly Delegation sponsored a DOT Job Fair at the Greenburgh Public Library. Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) helped to coordinate arrangements for the Job Fair, which was a tremendous success. Over 65 attendees from 14...
Westchester Assembly Delegation Hosts DOT Job Fair
Mar 24, 2017
Westchester Delegation Announces Public Budget Forum – Friday, February 3rd
Jan 23, 2017
The Westchester Delegation of the NYS Legislature invites members of the public, community leaders, municipal and school officials to share their views on the Governor’s proposed SFY 2017-2018 budget at a public forum on Friday, February 3rd at:
Greenburgh...
Statement of Assemblyman Steve Otis in Support of Governor Cuomo’s Proposal to Invest $2 Billion in Clean Water Infrastructure
Jan 10, 2017
“Governor Cuomo has made a significant funding commitment to address our massive water infrastructure needs. His strong support for the clean water grant program we created in 2015 resulted in $425 million in grants that have already enabled over $1...
Otis and Latimer Announce New Revenue Source to Help Lessen Property Tax Burden on Residents and Businesses in the Villages of Port Chester and Mamaroneck
Jan 5, 2017
Senator George Latimer (D-37 SD) and Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-91 AD) are pleased to announce that legislation they sponsored to provide a non-property tax revenue source for the villages of Mamaroneck and Port Chester – through an occupancy charge...
Facing Staggering Clean Water Repair Costs, Unlikely Coalition Calls for $800 Million in State Public Works Grants and Assistance
Nov 16, 2016
Assemblyman Steve Otis and Women’s Enterprise Development Center to Host Small Business Forum on E-Commerce
Sep 9, 2016
Today’s consumers are increasingly technologically savvy, with nearly 70 percent of all adults in the United States owning a smartphone, according to a recent study by Pew Internet Research. With more and more consumers embracing new technologies, e-commerce...
Otis Bill Improving Openness and Accountability of Business Improvement Districts is Signed into Law
Sep 7, 2016
Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) is pleased to announce that his bill, A103351A, to enhance the accountability and openness of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), was signed into law by the Governor on August 19th. The new law allows owners and tenants...
Village of Mamaroneck Receives NYS Clean Water Grant
Aug 18, 2016
The Village of Mamaroneck has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, the new state program created to assist local governments in funding often-expensive water infrastructure improvements. The grant will assist the...
Governor Signs Legislation to Aid in the Identification of Unknown Dead and Missing Persons
Jul 27, 2016
Law enforcement agencies seeking to resolve cold cases and family members dealing with the heartbreak of a missing loved one got an important boost from legislation signed into law by Governor Cuomo last week. The new law, which was sponsored by Assemblyman...
New Rochelle State Legislators Announce Library Construction Grant Award to New Rochelle Public Library
Jul 6, 2016
Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins and George Latimer, along with Assembly Members Steve Otis and Amy Paulin, who together represent the City of Rochelle, are pleased to announce an important state construction grant award for the New Rochelle Public Library.
The...
Otis and Latimer Announce State Construction Grant Awards to Larchmont and Rye Libraries
Jun 28, 2016
Senator George Latimer (D-37 SD) and Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-91 AD) are pleased to announce important state construction grant awards for the Larchmont and Rye City libraries. The grants are part of a $14 million capital fund appropriation for public...
Assemblyman Otis and Senator Savino Announce Passage of Their Bill to Facilitate Identification of Unknown Dead and Missing Persons
Jun 21, 2016
Legislation that would require medical examiners and coroners throughout New York to report identifying information on unidentified human remains to the National Missing and Unidentified Remains System (NamUs) has passed the State Legislature, according...
Funding Opportunities for Sewer, Stormwater and Drinking Water Infrastructure
May 12, 2016
I recently hosted an informative workshop for local governments about state environmental programs and funding opportunities, including the innovative Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grants. My thanks to LMV-TV for recording this presentation and...
Assemblymen Otis and McDonald interviewed about budget deal that expands fund for water infrastructure improvements
Apr 7, 2016
Speaker Heastie Announces $200 Million Increase to NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program
Apr 1, 2016
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that the 2016-2017 SFY Budget includes an additional $200 million for the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act to assist municipalities in funding water quality infrastructure projects. The grant program...
