Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tue., Aug.1, the city of Hudson has been awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant from the state. Cuomo made the announcement in a packed Henry Hudson Hall at the Hudson Opera House. The state investment is intended to help communities identify catalytic downtown projects to boost the local economy. "Revitalizing a downtown not only boosts businesses and the local economy, but also benefits the residents who call them home and with this funding, the city of Hudson will have the opportunity to reach its full potential," Cuomo said in a statement released following the event.

Click here to download or play a recording by Alanna Medlock of the full press conference announcing the award. (15:09).