ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state officials say they are spending $74 million to help fund local water infrastructure projects in the Hudson Valley and the North Country.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $49.1 million in grants to support 38 projects in the mid-Hudson Valley and $24.6 million in grants to support 13 projects in the North Country. The state grants announced Friday will help fund part of the costs for municipal drinking water and clean water projects.

The grants are funded through the state's Water Infrastructure Improvement Act and Intermunicipal Grant programs.

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