St. Lawrence County will receive $167,228 to help “secure the border” and “enhance cooperation among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.”

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said more than $24 million in federal funding has been awarded to New York State in support of its counterterrorism efforts across the state.

The funding, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, strengthens critical efforts already underway between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to protect transportation infrastructure and our borders from terrorism.

The federal grants announced today complement a total $54 million included in the FY 2017 State Budget to protect New Yorkers and combat terrorism, as proposed by Governor Cuomo this spring.

To enhance cooperation and coordination among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies that secure U.S. borders, an additional $1.6 million has been awarded. The grant is part of Operation Stonegarden. Grant awardees are below.

St. Lawrence County’s share of the take is $167,228.

“These federal funds are important for the safety of our border communities and the entire state. Our state has some of the biggest terror targets in the nation, and we need to make sure our local law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to continue protecting us. I will continue to fight for funding for these programs so we can keep our communities safe,” Sen. Kirsten Gilibrand said of the funding.