Today, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that they secured an additional $9,972,000 for local projects in Manhattan in the most recent FY2024 funding bill. This funding will help increase access to health care and education services, arts programs, and more. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending requests.
“I am thrilled to bring home an additional $10 million in federal funding to Manhattan, totaling over $110 million to support local projects for Fiscal Year 2024. These federal dollars are proof of the federal government at work for NYC,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This critical funding will invest in mental health care and educational services, cancer centers, and youth mentorship programs for underserved communities. The funding will also do incredible work to help preserve our city’s rich and diverse history by supporting artists, musicians, and museums. I’m proud to have fought for these important projects, and I’ll continue to work tirelessly to make sure families, workers, artists, and businesses in Manhattan have what they need to thrive.” […]
Click here to read to the full piece. This story was originally published by Senate on April 23, 2024.
