ALBANY, New York, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:

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Governor Hochul Announces Additional $6.5 Million for Town of Islip Regional Shellfish Hatchery

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Additional Funding Brings State's Total Commitment to $16.5 Million to Support Construction of New Facility

Investment Will Sustain Long Island's Shellfish Industry, Support Oyster Farming and Help Protect Great South Bay