New York State Urban Development Corporation Approves Grant for Hudson River Museum West Wing Expansion

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The New York State Urban Development Corporation, doing business as Empire State Development, has announced the approval of a $630,000 grant to fund the construction of a new wing at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. The total project cost is estimated at $9,887,001, with no direct jobs associated with the project. The public is invited to comment on the project through email to Landgprojectcomments@esd.ny.gov by July 21, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New York State Urban Development Corporation has approved a $630,000 grant for the construction of a new wing at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers.
  • The total project cost is estimated at $9,887,001, with a grant of $630,000 provided by Empire State Development.
  • The project is located at 511 Warburton Avenue in Yonkers, Westchester County, in the Mid-Hudson Region.
  • There are no direct jobs associated with the project, indicating that the focus is on capital improvements rather than job creation.
  • The public is invited to comment on the project through email to Landgprojectcomments@esd.ny.gov by 5:30pm on July 21, 2025.
  • Deborah Royce, Corporate Secretary of the New York State Urban Development Corporation, has signed the approval document.
  • The project plan is available for inspection at the principal office of the Corporation, 655 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017.

Statistics:

  • Total project cost: $9,887,001
  • Grant provided by Empire State Development: $630,000
  • Date of public hearing: Monday, July 21, 2025, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Deadline for public comment: Monday, July 21, 2025, by 5:30pm
  • Location of project: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

Sources:

  • Section 16(2) of the New York State Urban Development Corporation Act (Chapter 174, Section 1, Laws of 1968, as amended)
  • The New York State Urban Development Corporation, doing business as Empire State Development, press release (no date specified, but referenced as July 2025)
  • Email address for public comments: Landgprojectcomments@esd.ny.gov
  • Website for public notice: https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/publicnotices