Cities, towns and villages in Westchester are among the municipalities in New York state that will be receiving extra money as a result of additional funding of $100 million to be added to the $50 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance already included in Gov. Hochul’s 2027 Executive Budget plan. The increase in funding was announced on Feb. 19.
The Temporary Municipal Assistance funding is distributed proportionally to existing Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) fund recipients. The cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers are each receiving the maximum amount of an additional $10 million.
“Having spent years in local government, I understand the unique challenges our local leaders are experiencing, which is why my Administration has worked closely with municipalities across the state to increase financial support from the state,” Hochul said. “This funding is crucial to putting all of our cities, towns and villages on stronger financial footing and allowing them to keep their residents safe and continue providing the vital services they rely on.”
In Westchester the City of Mount Vernon will receive a total of $2,492,787, New Rochelle $2,146,944, Peekskill $773,154, Rye $420,831, White Plains $1,903,203 and Yonkers $15 million.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said, “This critical investment is an acknowledgment of the partnership between New York state and local governments to strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, and protect essential services for our residents without placing additional burden on taxpayers.”
According to New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos- Herbert, “This funding strengthens our financial foundation as we advance our strategic priorities and continue delivering essential services to our residents. The state’s partnership helps ensure we can maintain stability today while building a more resilient and prosperous future for generations to come.”
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard said, “This $2.5 million investment in the City of Mount Vernon comes at a critical time and will help relieve immediate fiscal pressures while allowing us to continue delivering essential services to our residents. This additional assistance provides meaningful relief that will strengthen our financial stability and support our ongoing efforts to build a more resilient Mount Vernon.”
Temporary Municipal Assistance funding going to towns in Westchester includes: Bedford – $16,683; Cortlandt – $39,759; Eastchester – $38,142; Greenburgh – $85,995; Harrison – $23,895; Lewisboro – $7,836; Mamaroneck – $29,841; Mount Kisco – $4,566; Mount Pleasant – $40,284; New Castle – $18,147; North Castle -$10,992; North Salem – $4,263; Ossining – $31,896; Pelham – $16,899; Pound Ridge – $4,041; Rye $67,476; Scarsdale – $10,161; Somers – $11,163; Yorktown – $37,101.
Villages in Westchester receiving funding include: Ardsley – $5,877; Briarcliff Manor – $7,647; Bronxville – $13,581; Buchanan – $3,750; Croton-On-Hudson – $9,516; Dobbs Ferry – $16,188; Elmsford – $5,241; Harrison – $13,893; Hastings-On-Hudson – $14,361; Irvington – $7,542; Larchmont – $15,309; Mamaroneck – $31,413; Mount Kisco – $12,201; Ossining – $42,480; Pelham – $15,354; Pelham Manor – $11,409; Pleasantville – $10,704; Port Chester – $83,934; Rye Brook – $9,513; Scarsdale -$28,998; Sleepy Hollow – $13,035; Tarrytown – $17,553; Tuckahoe – $16,527.
