Andrea Macko reports for Porcupine Soup that the Village of Athens gets $75,000 for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program update, and the Town of Prattsville receives $67,500 for its Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan from Regional Economic Development Council Initiative funds. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils said, “This is how we build a more equitable future across our state. By investing in our communities and funding crucial economic development programs, we can ensure more New Yorkers have access to the opportunities, tools, and resources they need to succeed.” Read more about this story in Porcupine Soup.