$110 million in state finding to strengthen emergency communications for 1st responders
Clinton County awarded $1.5 million to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced Communications Channels at Local Levels
Albany, Gov. Hochul News Release of July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $110 million in State funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined SFY2025 and SFY2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications (SICG) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant Programs.
“Every moment counts in an emergency, and making sure our communications equipment is ready when we need it is vital to keeping New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said. “Public safety is always my top priority, and this funding will go a long way to strengthen our emergency capabilities in every part of the state.”
Through the SICG-Formula Grant Program, $90 million is being awarded to support local governments’ efforts to bolster communications networks through Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, expand access to communications-focused training and exercises and maintain communications equipment.
The SICG-Formula Grant Program awards announced today are:
|
County |
Award Amount |
County |
Award Amount |
|
Albany |
$2,011,036 |
Niagara |
$1,416,668 |
|
Allegany |
$1,232,212 |
Oneida |
$1,706,830 |
|
Broome |
$1,436,884 |
Onondaga |
$2,454,890 |
|
Cattaraugus |
$1,233,480 |
Ontario |
$1,106,038 |
|
Cayuga |
$1,201,396 |
Orange |
$1,986,096 |
|
Chautauqua |
$1,319,226 |
Orleans |
$872,190 |
|
Chemung |
$914,684 |
Oswego |
$1,344,814 |
|
Chenango |
$968,746 |
Otsego |
$1,203,144 |
|
Clinton |
$1,140,176 |
Putnam |
$895,262 |
|
Columbia |
$921,076 |
Rensselaer |
$1,282,720 |
|
Cortland |
$1,336,038 |
Rockland |
$1,722,494 |
|
Delaware |
$1,168,150 |
Saratoga |
$1,607,978 |
|
Dutchess |
$1,250,992 |
Schenectady |
$1,100,732 |
|
Erie |
$2,736,718 |
Schoharie |
$802,608 |
|
Essex |
$1,411,982 |
Schuyler |
$725,734 |
|
Franklin |
$1,251,036 |
Seneca |
$703,354 |
|
Fulton |
$838,514 |
St. Lawrence |
$1,843,106 |
|
Genesee |
$1,168,988 |
Steuben |
$1,323,874 |
|
Greene |
$877,238 |
Suffolk |
$2,512,226 |
|
Hamilton |
$1,133,398 |
Sullivan |
$1,109,208 |
|
Herkimer |
$1,212,350 |
Tioga |
$830,060 |
|
Jefferson |
$1,359,508 |
Tompkins |
$1,037,238 |
|
Lewis |
$1,146,942 |
Ulster |
$1,258,750 |
|
Livingston |
$1,032,416 |
Warren |
$1,024,736 |
|
Madison |
$1,216,278 |
Washington |
$1,270,600 |
|
Monroe |
$3,231,362 |
Wayne |
$1,015,174 |
|
Montgomery |
$789,704 |
Westchester |
$1,549,916 |
|
Nassau |
$2,050,446 |
Wyoming |
$830,046 |
|
New York City |
$15,195,902 |
Yates |
$676,636 |
The PSAP Operations Grant Program provides funding to support county 911 centers by ensuring personnel are prepared as they respond to calls for service. PSAPs can use funding to support current operations as well as develop systems needed to implement Next Generation 911 (NG911). Through this program, $20 million is being awarded.
|
County |
Award Amount |
County |
Award Amount |
|
Albany |
$456,200 |
Niagara |
$375,216 |
|
Allegany |
$286,626 |
Oneida |
$446,226 |
|
Broome |
$393,534 |
Onondaga |
$465,122 |
|
Cattaraugus |
$334,508 |
Ontario |
$371,832 |
|
Cayuga |
$357,114 |
Orange |
$368,834 |
|
Chautauqua |
$353,564 |
Orleans |
$227,612 |
|
Chemung |
$370,826 |
Oswego |
$336,302 |
|
Chenango |
$310,184 |
Otsego |
$319,826 |
|
Clinton |
$313,774 |
Putnam |
$248,182 |
|
Columbia |
$278,552 |
Rensselaer |
$345,450 |
|
Cortland |
$341,726 |
Rockland |
$445,156 |
|
Delaware |
$319,990 |
Saratoga |
$316,288 |
|
Dutchess |
$380,862 |
Schenectady |
$320,716 |
|
Erie |
$479,232 |
Schoharie |
$238,760 |
|
Essex |
$405,532 |
Schuyler |
$319,758 |
|
Franklin |
$338,410 |
Seneca |
$281,876 |
|
Fulton |
$303,222 |
St. Lawrence |
$475,828 |
|
Genesee |
$356,046 |
Steuben |
$354,596 |
|
Greene |
$255,344 |
Suffolk |
$466,688 |
|
Hamilton |
$312,268 |
Sullivan |
$306,892 |
|
Herkimer |
$352,810 |
Tioga |
$244,860 |
|
Jefferson |
$362,514 |
Tompkins |
$286,480 |
|
Lewis |
$359,466 |
Ulster |
$321,828 |
|
Livingston |
$301,732 |
Warren |
$288,122 |
|
Madison |
$291,780 |
Washington |
$281,552 |
|
Monroe |
$558,696 |
Wayne |
$327,486 |
|
Montgomery |
$338,544 |
Westchester |
$350,338 |
|
Nassau |
$305,890 |
Wyoming |
$244,856 |
|
New York City |
$447,130 |
Yates |
$357,242 |
Posted: July 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.