Statewide, 584 small businesses, farms, multiple dwellings, and not-for-profits receive grants through Business Flood Recovery Grant Program
Albany, NY (July 19, 2012)
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that grants have been awarded to small businesses and not-for-profits in the Capital Region through the Business Flood Recovery Grant Program.
Statewide, 584 eligible entities that sustained direct, flood-related damage as a result of Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee will receive a total of $7.9 million in assistance through the Business Flood Recovery Grant Program. Empire State Development (ESD), the agency administering the Business Flood Recovery Grant Program, will provide grants of up to $20,000 to the small businesses, farms, multiple dwellings, and not-for-profits that qualified for the program.
"Helping our communities recover from the devastating floods has remained a top priority, and today, we have matched that commitment with critical funding to support their resurgence," Governor Cuomo said. "This grant program will help those who were hit hardest by the floods get the resources they need to rebuild."
The Business Flood Recovery Grant funding is geared to help offset the costs of storm-related repairs and restoration of structures not covered by insurance or other federal, state, or local recovery programs. ESD conducted a comprehensive review of applications before determining eligibility and the awards. Nearly 1000 applications were received and ESD continues to work with businesses to ensure the remaining applications are complete and all possible flood assistance is provided. All awards are pending public hearings and final approval by the Public Authorities Control Board, which are expected to be completed by first week of August.
A complete list of funded projects is available at: http://esd.ny.gov/DisasterRecovery/2012_HurricaneIreneFundedProjects.pdf
Senator James L. Seward said, "Small business owners and farmers, hit hard by last year's flooding, reopened as soon as they were able to clean up the muddy water and debris that paralyzed our communities. Many took out loans, drained their personal savings and used credit cards to open their doors, plant crops and remain in long time locations. These grants will help pay off a portion of the recovery costs and ensure these community mainstays will remain part of our local fabric."
Senator Hugh T. Farley said, "These grants represent another important step in helping this region recover and rebuild after last year's devastating floods. Working with the Governor, we were able to create this program to assist small businesses, farms and nonprofit organizations. We recognize that these entities are the economic backbone of these small communities, and I am glad that the State is able to offer this assistance to help them recover."
Senator Betty Little said, "In the hours, days and months following last year's flooding, the Cuomo administration's response was extraordinary. As we know, recovery from the devastation is a long and ongoing process. I'm pleased to join Governor Cuomo in making this announcement recognizing the need for continued state assistance and the importance of helping employers in our hard-hit communities make progress and recover financially."
Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari said, "Following the destructive flooding and damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, these grants help buoy ongoing recovery efforts for the three small businesses like Hudson Harbor Steak & Seafood in my district receiving grants. I commend the Governor for his efforts to support small business, farms, and not-for-profits, the backbone of New York's economy."
Assembly Member Bob Reilly said, "For businesses like Kal-Harbour in Watervliet, this funding provides important assistance in their attempt to rebuild, grow, and contribute to our local communities. I commend the Governor's efforts on behalf of small business owners statewide."
Assembly Member John McEneny said, "Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused lasting damage to businesses across my district and I applaud the Governor's efforts to ease their recovery efforts. For the four businesses across my district, and the 581 others across the state that are receiving grants, these funding eases their burden and contributes to New York's ongoing economic revitalization."
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Kenneth Adams said, "The recovery of our communities is dependent on the ability of their local businesses to have the resources they need to get back to business. Under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, the state is showing its dedication to the flood recovery efforts by provided direct assistance to those who need it most."
The State Legislature passed Governor Cuomo's Flood Recovery Grant Program in December 2011 to ensure continued recovery efforts in regions of the state hit hardest by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The program was officially launched in January 2012.
The new law includes support for communities recovering from the storms through the $21 million Business Flood Recovery Grant Program, as well as the $9 million Flood Mitigation Grant Program, which is administered jointly by Empire State Development (ESD) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). In addition, New York State is providing $7 million in funding so counties can meet their 25 percent non-federal match requirements for eligible federally funded stream restoration projects through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Entities in the Capital Region receiving funding include:
|
Entity |
Locality |
County |
Project Description |
|
Hudson Harbor Steak & Seafood LLC |
Albany |
Albany |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Kal-Harbour, Inc. |
Watervliet |
Albany |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
McMellen Enterprises, Inc. |
Voorheesville |
Albany |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Onesquethaw Union Cemetery Association, Inc. |
Feura Bush |
Albany |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Suzanne E. Lendrum |
Berne |
Albany |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Wanda A. Bates |
Preston Hollow |
Albany |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
CJ Hayden Farm Management, LLC |
Stuyvesant |
Columbia |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Hearthstone Inn, Inc. |
Ancramdale |
Columbia |
Inventory, Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
A. J. Young & Son, Inc. |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Blackhead Mountain Lodge Inc. d/b/a Blackhead |
Round Top |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Brabazon Agency, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Brian Christman |
Windham |
Greene |
Motor Vehicles (business vehicles), Real Estate |
|
Catskill Motor Court, Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Real Estate |
|
Catskill Self Storage |
Leeds |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Charles Laskowski |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Cone E Ice Cream, Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Copper Kettle Cottages, LLC |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Creamery Millwork, Inc. |
Lexington |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment |
|
Decker-Gulino, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Diane Caiati |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Dimensional Hardwoods, LLC |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment, Real |
|
Dorothy Dodig |
Palenville |
Greene |
Inventory |
|
Drew Shuster |
Windham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
Frank Gail, Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment |
|
Freehold Airport, LLC |
Freehold |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Garden of Stone LLC |
Windham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
GNH Lumber, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
James E. Rion |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Janet A. Forster |
Catskill |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Janice Marandola |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
Jessika Schreiber |
Windham |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
John E. Falke |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment |
|
Laura Bartner |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Law Offices of Sean J. Doolan, Esq. |
Windham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
Lawrence Palmateer |
Athens |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Millrock Restaurant Inc |
Windham |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Montaz Ahmad |
Catskill |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
Mountain T-Shirts, Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment |
|
NZM Restaurant Corporation/Michael's Diner |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
O'Hara's Service, LLC |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Inventory, Real Estate Reconstruction |
|
Prattsville Diner |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Richard Wilkie |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Inventory |
|
Rikroc LLC |
Hensonville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Real Estate |
|
Robert Brabant |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Sally M. Schneider |
Purling |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Scribner Hollow Corporation |
Hunter |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Shady Harbor Realty, LLC |
New Baltimore |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Ski Windham Operating Corp. |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Stebra, Inc. |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Stephen Baker |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Stephen P. Canfield |
East Jewett |
Greene |
Inventory, Real Estate Repair/Replacement, |
|
Steve Haskin Trucking, Inc. |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Story's Nursery, Inc. |
Freehold |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
The Adaptive Sports Foundation, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
The Catskill Marina Corporation |
Catskill |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
The Kesl House, iNC. |
Tannersville |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Thompson House, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Vaneck Farmstand & Gift Shop |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment, Real |
|
Village Green Realty, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment |
|
Water Point Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Engineering & Architectural Plans, Real |
|
William Moon Iron Works, Inc. |
Catskill |
Greene |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment |
|
Windham Country Club |
Windham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Windham Equipment Rental, Inc. |
Windham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment |
|
Windham Ventures |
Windham |
Greene |
Furniture & Fixtures, Inventory, Machinery |
|
Zadock Pratt Museum, Inc. |
Prattsville |
Greene |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Zoom Flume Water Park LLC |
East Durham |
Greene |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
Brian A. Denison |
Schaghticoke |
Rensselaer |
Real Estate Reconstruction |
|
Brunswick Barbecue & Brew LLC |
Troy |
Rensselaer |
Inventory, Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
First Columbia 433 River Street, LLC |
Troy |
Rensselaer |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
The Troy Motor Boat & Canoe Club, Inc. |
Troy |
Rensselaer |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Ursula of Switzerland, Inc. |
Waterford |
Saratoga |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
Albert A. Farone, Jr. |
Rotterdam Junction |
Schenectady |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment |
|
Dominick A. DeCocco & Rita G. Decocco |
Duanesburg |
Schenectady |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
John A. Balbian, III |
Glenville |
Schenectady |
Inventory, Machinery & Equipment, Real |
|
Michael Miller |
Rotterdam Jct |
Schenectady |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Northeast Housing of Scotia Inc. |
Scotia |
Schenectady |
Machinery & Equipment, Real Estate |
|
River Stone Manor |
Glenville |
Schenectady |
Furniture & Fixtures, Machinery & |
|
M. T. Kissane Enterprises, Inc. |
Lake George |
Warren |
Furniture & Fixtures, Real Estate |
|
Pucker Ridge Farm, LLC |
Warrensburg |
Warren |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Sundowner of LG, NY, Inc. |
Lake George |
Warren |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |
|
Douglas Fuller |
Fort Ann |
Washington |
Inventory |
|
Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation |
Salem |
Washington |
Real Estate Repair/Replacement |