OFO awarded $2.4 million stimulus funding to help fight poverty

WKTV reported that Congressman Michael Arcuri made a stop to announce some major funding for Otsego County on Monday.

Arcuri spoke at Opportunities for Otsego, a non-profit organization whose goal is to fight poverty.

On Monday, Congressman Arcuri announced that there is $2.4 million coming to Otsego County under the stimulus package. Much of the money will be used for various programs, including one called "Wheels to Work." It provides many transportation-related services, including helping to secure car insurance. Watch the video here.