Governor Andrew Cuomo announced $1.5 billion in grants for New York State health care providers on March 4, including almost $5 million for facilities in Greene and Columbia counties. The Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson was awarded $2,550,000 for "advancing primary care capacity," and its satellite Greene County Center in Catskill got $2,192,701. Greene County Legislature Chairman Kevin Lewis said, "Today’s announcement not only gives these organizations the opportunity to transform and grow their operations – it helps the families in Greene County gain access to the healthcare services that they need."