NY State Funding Targets Three Westchester Projects
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to Westchester County on Oct. 28 to announce $13.4 million in state funding to support three projects that will strengthen public safety, expand access to community resources and help preserve and enhance a Hudson Valley historic landmark.
The investments include $6.3 million to fully renovate and reopen Fire Station #4 in the City of Mount Vernon, $4.1 million to modernize the auditorium at the Grinton I. Will Library in the City of Yonkers, and $3 million to complete the second phase of improvements at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson.
“Investing in Westchester means preserving the Hudson Valley’s rich history, providing firefighters with the support they need to protect their communities and modernizing our community spaces to ensure that Westchester remains vibrant and safe for decades to come,” Gov. Hochul said.
Mount Vernon Fire Station #4
The $6.3-million state investment will support the full renovation and reopening of Fire Station #4 in the City of Mount Vernon, which has been closed for nearly five years due to significant structural issues, including water damage, mold and ceiling deterioration. The closure forced firefighters to temporarily relocate, and the funding will allow them to return to the station.
Fire Station #4 covers the largest geographic service area in Mount Vernon, including six affordable housing developments supported by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. These developments represent approximately 900 homes, including 300 that are currently occupied and another 600 expected to come online within the next year.
Yonkers Will Library Auditorium Renovation
The state is committing $4.1 million to fully renovate and modernize the auditorium at the Grinton I. Will Library, one of the largest branches of the Yonkers Public Library system.
Originally constructed in the 1960s, the auditorium remains an important gathering space for educational, cultural and community programming. However, the space has not undergone significant improvements since its original construction. The funding will support upgrades to the aging facility, helping modernize the space and ensure it continues to serve as an important educational, cultural and community resource for Yonkers residents.
Historic Hudson Valley’s Van Cortlandt Manor: Historic Preservation and Modernization
The $3-million state investment will support the second phase of critical infrastructure improvements at Historic Hudson Valley’s Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, a National Historic Landmark and home to the annual Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, a popular Hudson Valley attraction that draws visitors to the region each fall.
The first phase of improvements is already underway, supported by an initial $3-million federal grant and additional state and local investments, bringing total project funding to $5.6 million. The new $3-million state commitment will support the second phase of modernization, including $1.525 million for energy-efficient heat pumps to provide year-round climate control while protecting historic structures, $625,000 for a new workshop where carvers and builders can support educational and cultural programming, and other upgrades.
Published: November 12, 2026.