(Middletown, NY)- State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) announced today that the City of Port Jervis has been awarded a $100,000 grant for downtown sidewalk replacement. The grant was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program, funding for which was appropriated in the 2017-2018 State Budget.

The grant secured by Senator Bonacic will go towards phase 2 of the city’s revitalization of its downtown business district. The City began its revitalization in 2016 and included the acquisition and sale of multiple downtown buildings that were vacant and abandoned, and this current grant will be used to extend the sidewalk replacement for the balance of Front Street and begin the same on Pike Street.

“I commend the City of Port Jervis and Mayor Kelly Decker for the vision to transform downtown,” said Senator Bonacic. “Not only will this grant make downtown Port Jervis a more attractive place for residents, visitors and business owners it will save local taxpayers money.”

City of Port Jervis Mayor Kelly Decker said, “The City of Port Jervis is in the midst of an economic revitalization and this grant will help ensure that our downtown continues to thrive for years to come. I thank Senator Bonacic for his help in securing this grant.”

Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione said, “I want to thank Senator Bonacic for his continued support of the City of Port Jervis and its residents, and delivering this grant is another example of his commitment. The taxpayers in Port Jervis are lucky to have someone like Senator Bonacic representing them in Albany and I am proud to work with him”