Gov. Hochul announces $1.6 million in grants to Southern Tier reforestation effort

Local SUNY campuses receive grants for trees

Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by announcing $15 million in grants through New York state’s new Community Reforestation (CoRe) program.

Gov. Hochul announces $1.6 million in grants to Southern Tier reforestation effort

ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - As part of a $15 million statewide effort to restore and expand forests near urban communities, Governor Kathy Hochul has awarded the Southern Tier nearly $1.6 million in grants to plant more trees. “Resilient urban forests support community health, well-being and sustainability,” Hochul said. “I’m celebrating Arbor Day 2025 by awarding $15 million in new grants to support projects across the State that will bring the …

In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects – Bronx Times

Gov. Kathy Hochul marked Arbor Day 2025 with a major boost for urban reforestation—announcing $15 million in statewide funding through the new Community Reforestation (CoRe) grant program, including nearly $1 million for projects in the Bronx aimed at improving air quality and reducing heat in vulnerable neighborhoods. Two leading Bronx organizations—the Bronx River Alliance and The New York Botanical Garden—received a combined $929,000 to expan…