(WNY News Now) – Governor Hochul Unveils Major Green Resiliency Initiative Amid Increasing Climate Challenges. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $60 million in Green Resiliency Grant funding to support 13 transformative green infrastructure projects across the state. The projects will combat the effects of climate change, particularly in flood-prone and disadvantaged communities. The GRG program, supported through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, will deliver on Governor Hochul’s State of the State resiliency commitment to protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and ensure equitable access to clean water resources. With almost half of the funds being granted to New York City to make the city more resilient, today’s announcement underscores our state’s unwavering dedication to addressing a resilient and greener future for the City.