ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the state has awarded grants through the Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancements (SECURE) grant program. This funding will support communities in bolstering their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber threats while strengthening services that millions of New Yorkers rely on every day.
“New York is taking action to protect our critical water infrastructure from cyberattacks that could disrupt services and threaten public health and safety,” the governor said. “As we have seen with recent malicious cyberattacks on water systems across multiple states, these threats are real and escalating. These investments give local governments the tools they need to strengthen their defenses, safeguard essential services, and keep delivering safe, reliable water to New Yorkers.”
Hudson Valley grants include the following:
| Municipality | Project Name | Project Population | SECURE Grant Type | Requested Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County WWA | Hyde Park Regional Water System | 10,036 | Assessment | $32,300 |
| Dutchess County WWA | Central Dutchess Water System | 5,841 | Assessment | $32,300 |
| East Fishkill, Town of | Town of East Fishkill 2026 Cyber Security Program | 30,000 | Assessment | $34,075 |
| Kingston Water Department | Drinking Water Cybersecurity Assessment | 24,000 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Kingston Water Department | Drinking Water Cybersecurity Implementation | 24,000 | Implementation | $30,000 |
| Kingston, City of | City of Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant SECURE Assessment | 26,000 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Kingston, City of | City of Kingston Wastewater Treatment Plant SECURE Implementation | 26,000 | Implementation | $29,360 |
| Mount Kisco, Village of | Cyber Security Upgrades | 11,187 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| New Windsor, Town of | Town of New Windsor Drinking Water System Cybersecurity Assessment | 27,805 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Newburgh, City of | City of Newburgh Wastewater Treatment Plant (SPDES No. NY0026310) | 59,869 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Red Hook, Village of | Cyber Security Upgrades | 2,730 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Sleepy Hollow, Village of | Sleepy Hollow Drinking Water Security | 12,500 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Tuxedo, Town of | Town of Tuxedo Wastewater District Cybersecurity Assessment | 1,800 | Assessment | $15,000 |
| Westchester County | Peekskill Water Resource Recovery Facility Cybersecurity Assessment | 46,225 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Woodbury, Village of | Trout Brook Well Cybersecurity Assessment | 11,523 | Assessment | $15,000 |
| Yonkers, City of | Cyber Security Assessment Grant for DW | 211,000 | Assessment | $50,000 |
| Yorktown, Town of | Yorktown Heights WWTP Cybersecurity Assessment | 36,000 | Assessment | $36,400 |
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