Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council

The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council drives economic strategy for eight counties in the Southern Tier Region of New York State: Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango, and Delaware.

$18 Million New York State Investment to Transform Former Broome County Mall

Governor Kathy Hochul outlined plans for the next two phases of a transformative, mixed-use development project that is breathing new life into the former Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, Broome County. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the distressed mall is undergoing a rebirth aimed at creating a vibrant, walkable, mixed-use, mixed income, transit-oriented anchor destination for residents and visitors alike in the Southern Tier. 

Efforts include the adaptive reuse of an adjacent vacant site for the construction of new housing to support workforce development initiatives in the Greater Binghamton area, the creation of further commercial opportunities, and the establishment of an expansive child care center that will service targeted regional needs, which are all top priorities for the Governor. Still home to several successful retail outlets, the former Oakdale Mall, which opened in 1975, has close to 964,000 square-feet of usable space. Johnson City, which was also a round six winner in the administrations’ successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative, was among the first communities to be certified under the Governor's nation-leading Pro-Housing Communities program. 

“The Oakdale Commons project is transforming a once distressed mall into a vibrant, mixed-use community asset, which will provide much-needed affordable housing, child care and ensure access to medical care,” Governor Hochul said. “This innovative project further supports the transformation already underway in Johnson City and will serve as a glowing testament to what can be accomplished when the State and local stakeholders all pull together to get things done.” 

2024 REDC Webinars and FAQ

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Governor Hochul Highlights FY 2025 Budget Investments in the Southern Tier

Governor Hochul highlighted FY 2025 Budget investments in the Southern Tier during a visit to Binghamton University. The Governor announced $1.4 billion in school aid for the Southern Tier – a $10 million increase in aid – as well as $123 million for renovations and maintenance at Binghamton University. The budget also includes $84.7 million for health care capital projects in the Southern Tier and $7.5 million for improvements at Taughannock Falls State Park. Governor Hochul also announced that the Hamlets of Roxbury and Grand Gorge, located within the Town of Roxbury, will receive $10 million in funding as the joint Southern Tier Region winners of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The Village of Groton and Urbana/Hammondsport will receive $4.5 million each as this year’s Southern Tier region NY Forward winners. 14 Southern Tier localities, including the Town of Roxbury, Village of Groton, Town of Urbana, and Village of Hammondsport, join 143 localities statewide in launching applications to become Pro-Housing Communities. The City of Binghamton, the Village of Dryden, and the Village of Johnson City are already certified Pro-Housing Communities in the Southern Tier.

Project Tracking Dashboard

The Project Tracking Dashboard provides information on previously funded CFA Projects. This interactive tool allows for summarization and analysis of all project data. It contains four tabs: Top Level Stats, Investments & Jobs, a Map, and an Appendix. For more information on how to use and interpret the dashboard, please see the Dashboard Guidance Document.

Southern Tier Project Tracking Dashboard

CFA Resource Guide

2024 available programs

How to apply for funding:

The main way to seek NYS funding is the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) portal, which is used for dozens of agency offerings. Some programs are open year-round, but most programs are open during the annual "round" that typically runs from May-July.

 

CFA information

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Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $300 Million Investment in Climate Resiliency

Governor Hochul, Chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, Delivers Remarks on New York's Bold Climate Resiliency Plans During Vatican Climate Summit

Significant Funding for Climate Adaption and Mitigation, Waterfront Revitalization Projects and To Protect Clean Water

Agency Programs:

  Click below to find out more information on funding programs

Restore NY

For more information on Restore NY 2024

Downtown Revitalization Program

Southern Tier : Hamlets of Roxbury and Grand Gorge jointly receive $10 million (2023)

NY Forward

NY Forward supports a more equitable downtown recovery for New York’s smaller and rural communities, with a focus on hamlets and villages.

Southern Tier NY Forward : Groton and Urbana Hammondsport (2023)

Key Documents for Southern Tier REDC

Click below to access the full archive of STREDC documents.

  • REDC Southern Tier Annual Report Title
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2024 Southern Tier Progress Report

  • Southern Tier Regional Strategic Plan 2023 Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Southern Tier Regional Strategic Plan 2023

  • 2022 Southern Tier Progress Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2022 Southern Tier Progress Report

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    2011 Southern Tier Strategic Plan

  • Southern Tier Workforce Strategy Report 2022 Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Southern Tier Workforce Strategy Report 2022

    Southern Tier Workforce Strategy Report 2022
  • Southern Tier 2021 Annual Report Book Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2021 Southern Tier Progress Report

  • Soaring
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    Southern Tier Recovery Strategy Document 2020

  • Strategic Plans/Reports

    Round 11 CFA Overview

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Omar Sanders, Regional Director