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The deplorable conditions that NYCHA residents were forced to endure following Superstorm Sandy came to light as I knocked on doors after their boilers broke in the dead of winter. What I witnessed made it clear that government needed to act to rectify this unacceptable situation. Today marks the beginning of that process with the announcement of $108 million in federal funding for improvements at Coney Island Houses and the other complexes damaged by Sandy. I am grateful that my partners in government including Senator Schumer and Mayor de Blasio made securing this funding a top priority. My thanks also to Speaker Mark-Viverito and Council Member Torres for their partnership in holding my committees historic hearing in Coney Island and to all the residents who mobilized and showed the power of people coming together. This funding is a significant down payment that will greatly improve the quality of life for thousands of residents. We welcome this first step and look forward to continuing our partnership until progress is evident on the ground and impacted communities are made whole again.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:32:46 +0000

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