The Utica Housing Authority will be getting over $68,000 in federal Housing and Urban Development funding.

The money was allocated under HUD's Family Self Sufficiency Program.

The program helps families find affordable housing and gain valuable job skills.

The funding is part of more than $530,000 being awarded to several central New York counties.

Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand made the funding announcement.

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