New York State is injecting over $43 million into infrastructure improvements across five upstate locations in a strategic effort to revitalize former manufacturing hubs and stimulate job growth. The funding, announced as part of the current budget year, is being distributed through the state’s FAST NY (Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York) program, which aims to prepare industrial sites for advanced manufacturing and other high-growth sectors.

The targeted investment spans multiple counties—Albany, Erie, Fulton, Herkimer, and Orange—each receiving funding to transform underutilized or vacant industrial areas into development-ready sites. The largest share of the new funding, $25.48 million, has been allocated for the redevelopment of the Maybrook Rail Yard in Orange County. This project is expected to significantly enhance the site’s transportation and utility infrastructure, making it more attractive to manufacturers and logistics firms.

In Fulton County, the Tryon Technology Park is set to receive $8.99 million for upgrades, positioning it as a competitive location for technology and light industrial businesses. The Central New York Business Center in Herkimer County will benefit from $7.9 million in improvements aimed at modernizing the site’s facilities and access.

Albany and Erie counties have each been awarded $500,000 to support infrastructure enhancements at their respective sites. These smaller grants are intended to lay the groundwork for future investments and business attraction efforts.

State officials have emphasized that the FAST NY program is designed to bring economic vitality back to regions that have experienced a decline in manufacturing employment. The initiative not only prepares sites for immediate development but also signals to private investors that New York is serious about long-term economic growth in upstate communities.

Since the FAST NY program was launched, the state has awarded a total of $326 million across 39 sites. The current budget added another $100 million to the program, underscoring its importance in New York’s broader economic strategy. The state anticipates that these investments will leverage approximately $2.2 billion in private sector development and lead to the creation of nearly 3,000 jobs statewide.

The latest round of funding represents a continued commitment to preparing shovel-ready industrial sites that can quickly accommodate manufacturers and other high-growth industries. As infrastructure work begins at these five locations, local leaders and economic development officials will be working to attract companies that can bring new employment opportunities and revitalize regional economies.