Tenney seeks $2 million for Public Safety Building roof in Orleans

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 8 May 2025 at 8:11 pm

Photo by Tom Rivers: The Orleans County Public Safety Building, which opened in 1998 at a former furniture store building, needs roof repairs and other upgrades. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is again seeking $2 million in federal funds towards the project.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced 15 projects she has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee in the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding process, including $2 million towards a new roof for the Orleans County Public Safety Building.

The CPF process allows municipalities and non-profits to submit federal funding requests for high-priority community projects with strong local support in New York’s 24th Congressional District, Tenney’s office said.

Each application was subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure that it is a sound use of taxpayer dollars and that applicants have a clear and accountable plan to spend funds on targeted projects within a year, Tenney said.

In Orleans County, county officials are seeking $2 million for the Public Safety Building for “vital improvements for safety and security.” Tenney also sought the $2 million last year.

“We very much appreciate the fact that Congresswoman Tenney recognizes the infrastructure needs of local governments and is working to secure $2 million in funding for the Orleans County Public Safety Building,” said Lynne Johnson, Orleans County Legislature Chairman. “Fixing a roof may be not be the most exciting project, but it was very necessary to maintaining that building and ensuring safe working conditions for our public safety team. We are very thankful Congresswoman Tenney delivered for us.”

A list of Tenney’s submitted FY26 projects also include:

$2 million for the City of Lockport’s Phase III – Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks
$1 million for the City of Oswego Police Department’s New Police Station
$4,275,000 for Jefferson County’s Installation of Runway 10 Omni-Directional Approach Lights at Watertown International Airport
$2 million for Schuyler County’s Emergency Operations Center
$5 million for the Town of Lyons’ Resurgence of the Town of Lyons Canal Street District
$3,300,000 for the Town of Phelps’ Sanitary Sewer Distribution Project
$1 million for the Town of Throop’s Water Improvements Project
$2,475,000 for the Town of Torrey’s Water District #2 Resource Improvements
$10 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ work on Genesee County’s water needs
$3 million for the Village of Geneseo’s Water and Sewer System Improvements
$1,500,000 for the Village of Mexico’s Water System Improvements
$3 million for the Village of Waterloo’s Sewer System Improvements and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
$4 million for Wayne County’s Rural Health Services Building Renovation
$3 million for Wyoming County’s Silver Lake Dredging Project

“The Community Project Funding Process allows Congress to hear directly from municipalities and community leaders about their needs,” Tenney said. “This year, I submitted 15 projects on behalf of our district to improve essential infrastructure, enhance public safety, and revitalize our local communities. I remain committed to advocating for these projects throughout the appropriations process and will continue to be a strong voice for protecting your hard-earned tax dollars while representing our district in Congress.”