SCHUMER LAUNCHES MAJOR PUSH FOR FEDS TO GREENLIGHT ROCHESTER'S URBAN TREE TRANSFORMATION AND MAKE ROCHESTER ONE OF FIRST IN THE NATION TO TAP HISTORIC INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FUNDING TO PLANT OVER 6,000 NEW TREES ACROSS THE CITY
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Issues: Environment
"For too long Rochester neighborhoods have been left out of the shade, stuck in concrete deserts with barely a tree or greenspace in sight. No matter where you live, people deserve to breathe clean air and have access to the health and economic benefits that come with living in a lush tree-rich community. Trees are beautiful; they help air quality; they boost quality of life; and they provide vital shade in sweltering hot cities. That is why I am proud to support Rochester's ambitious plan to plant 6,000 new trees by 2025 and why I am digging in to deliver the federal funding to help this vision for a greener, healthier, and more equitable Rochester finally take root and blossom."
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