Northwell Health is the state's largest health care provider.Bond proceeds from the transaction will be used to finance various projects to enhance patient care at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital, Southside Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and Staten Island University Hospital.
Governor Cuomo announced in October the state is providing $300 million for shoreline communities as part of the first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI).
DASNY is a member of the REDI commission and will be playing an active role in administering a large number of the grants being awarded to municipalities in support of this initiative. Specifically, of this first round of funding:
The remaining balance in funding will be allocated for homeowner assistance, private businesses, and the regional dredging effort that will benefit all eight counties.
In addition, the Governor announced the REDI commission will hold an implementation conference in Albany on November 20 to provide funding recipients with information about project implementation, and opportunities to meet with relevant state agencies and authorities, including DASNY.
Above: Governor Cuomo announces first round of funding under the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative (REDI). Courtesy: Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
DASNY Offices Closed
DASNY offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.