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Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared inGeneva, Middletown and Plattsburgh Wednesday to announce the cities have won $10 million grants to support downtown revitalization projects.Ìý

Geneva beat out municipalities in the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council to win the grand prize.ÌýEach of the state's regional councils were tasked with nominating one city for the $10 million downtown funding.Ìý

With the funding, the city plans to renovate buildings, provide greater access to healthy food and boost businesses in the area.Ìý

Middletown was selected by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council for the award. The city's application focused on its business improvement district and finding a use for a now-closed state psychiatric center.Ìý

Plattsburgh competed with other municipalities represented by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council.

The winning proposal submitted by Plattsburgh calls for a new municipal marina and historic building renovations. The city is also planning to expand its farmers' market and add housing and retail space.Ìý

"The Downtown Revitalization Initiative will build on that momentum by investing in local assets to attract jobs, private investment and transform downtown areas into vibrant, diverse and economically active hubs," Cuomo said in a statement.Ìý

What's not known is when — or if — Cuomo will visit central New York to announce the region's Downtown Revitalization Initiative winner.Ìý

Auburn is competing with three other cities — Cortland, Fulton and Oswego — for the $10 million prize. The city's plan includes the , a and a .Ìý

The deadline was June 30 for the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council to nominate one of the four cities in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition. The .Ìý

The $10 million state grants for the winners will include up to $300,000 for the cities to hire experts who can help local officials develop a strategic investment plan. The plan will be used to determine how to best invest the funds.Ìý

These plans are expected to be completed by early next year.Ìý