Senator Valesky Joins Governor to Release State Funds to Flood-Affected Residents David J. Valesky August 29, 2013 ISSUE: Environment Storms Emergency Services or FEMA Just two months after the devastating floods, state funds are being released to residents in the affected areas. I was with Gov. Cuomo in Oneida as he announced that $13.6 million in flood recovery checks would be delivered today. Print as PDF Share this Article or Press Release facebook x(Twitter) email