The state of New York awarded the town of Coeymans $17 million in funding.

The money comes from the Fast New York Program Awards.

The program aims to develop sites across the state that will appeal to high tech manufacturing companies.

In Coeymans, the funds will go toward electrical infrastructure upgrades.

Town leaders are encouraged by the funding and say that it will make a big impact in the community.

Learn about how by watching the video of NewsChannel 13 photojournalist Justin Shumway’s story.