Rep. Adriano Espaillat Secures More than $16.2 Million For Local Projects in Government Funding Package

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Espaillat (NY-13) voted to finalize $16,242,279 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for New York’s 13th District in the 2024 spending bills. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs throughout New York's 13th congressional district.
 
“I am incredibly pleased to vote for $16,242,279 in Community Project Funding in this bill that I know will have a profound impact on New York’s 13th District,” Rep. Espaillat said. “These investments grow our economy, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community. I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, and stronger.” 

Rep. Espaillat championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit New York’s 13th District residents. These include: 

*  $850,000 for 222-226 W145th Street  673 St. Nicholas Ave. Acquisition

*  $1,000,000 for 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace Facade and Roof Renovation

*  $850,000 for Bronx Community College Automotive Technology Degree Program

*  $1,000,000 for Fort Washington Park Maintenance and Operations Building Renovation

*  $1,050,000 for Kingsbridge Armory

*  $963,000 for Northern Manhattan Crime Prevention for Community Safety Project

*  $500,000 for PS 28 Soccer Court Transformation

*  $850,000 for R.A.I.N. Inwood  Tolentine Senior Center Redevelopment Project

*  $4,116,279 for Rehabilitation of Historic Alumni House as Skills-based Workforce Development Community Center

*  $1,000,000 for Renovation of New York Urban League Headquarters

*  $900,000 for River East Elementary Project Playground

*  $500,000 for St. Luke AME Center for Social Justice

*  $850,000 for STAR OAC Renovations

*  $850,000 for Union Settlement East River Community House Renovation Project

*  $963,000 for Youth Crime Prevention Project – The Neighborhood Coordination School Initiative (NCSI)
 
House Democrats were successful in removing harmful extreme House Republican policies from these bills that attempted to make abortion illegal everywhere, slash efforts to fight climate change, and threaten our national security. Instead, these final bipartisan 2024 funding bills will help keep our communities safe, fight inflation, and boost our economy. Taken together, the funding for New York’s 13th District and the funding increases for critical government programs will continue to grow our local economy and support our communities. 

This legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Biden later this week. A detailed summary of the bill is available here.