Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that New York state is contributing millions to support Suffolk County’s initiatives to expand and renovate MacArthur Airport.

The state will be providing $150 million to assist with the project, which will go towards acquiring a 48-acre plot of land, constructing a pedestrian pathway to the Ronkonkoma LIRR station, and developing other essential infrastructure to kickstart the rest of the project.

“This gets all that going,” Hochul told reporters after her announcement with county and local leaders at MacArthur’s baggage terminal.

“This includes the sewer system, road improvements, establishing connections, and enhancing the arterial roads. We have already made investments in the airport, and the county is also committing $50 million. My goal is to see this project move forward as quickly as possible,” stated Hochul.

The $150 million builds on a $40 million commitment from the state announced in 2022 for the new north terminal.

“We don’t fly without the wings of many people that lift us up. Without a great town supervisor and town board, without a great governor working together to do things,” Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, a Republican, said.

Romaine said that Suffolk County would be following up with its own commitment of at least $50 million towards infrastructure.

“With this investment, we are laying the foundation for long-term economic growth, bringing in high-quality jobs, and creating new opportunities for our young professionals to live and work right here in our community,” Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter wrote in a statement.