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Washington, DC - US Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that the US Department of Transportation has awarded over $3 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to airports throughout the Hudson Valley. The money will be used for a series of improvements, ranging from equipment purchases to taxiway construction to facilities upgrades."This is great news for the Hudson Valley," said Schumer. "These airports welcome travelers to New York each year, and these improvements are important for strengthening the local economy. I will continue to fight for federal funds to help the airport remain a thriving center of activity and a hub for economic growth in the region.""These airports are an integral part of the Hudson Valley economy and it is important that we do everything we can to support them," Senator Clinton said. "Any opportunity we have to improve access to these airports is critical, because more flights and better service simply means more jobs and more opportunities for the region." Two Hudson Valley airports will receive federal money under today=s award. Randall Airport in Middletown will receive $36,631 for taxiway extension. This project will allow access to three T-Hangars which will be constructed as an independent project. Stewart International Airport in Newburgh will receive $3,074,200 toward Phases II and III of its scheduled terminal improvements. These vital improvements will enhance and promote passenger services to ensure that the facilities will meet the needs of the growing community. Last year, Stewart Airport scored the highest growth rate of any airport nationwide, bringing in 32% more passengers than last year, a total of 526,745 passengers in to and out of the airport. New York State received 15 grants this round, totaling $7,793,367 in federal funds. The grants were approved under the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program.