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The only grant awarded in the county was $140,000, to Capital District Regional Planning Commission.
According to the Internal Revenue Service, opportunity zones were added to the tax code under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The bill has come under some criticism for creating another big tax break for the ultra-wealthy.
The following table shows how much the EDA invested in projects in all counties in New York in 2020.
Total awarded by county in New York (2020)
| Rank | County | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steuben County | $4,021,484 |
| 2 | New York County | $2,000,000 |
| 3 | Albany County | $140,000 |
| 3 | Broome County | $140,000 |
| 3 | Herkimer County | $140,000 |
| 3 | Onondaga County | $140,000 |
| 7 | Franklin County | $47,000 |
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