Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million In Funding For Repairs At Hudson River Park Pier 40

Press Release

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,973,384.77 in federal funding for the Hudson River Park Trust. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under authority of Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act and will be used as a reimbursement for ongoing repairs to the electrical feeder at the Hudson River Park Pier 40 in Manhattan. The Hudson River Park's electrical system was damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

"New York City's waterfront park, Hudson River Park Pier 40, was damaged by Superstorm Sandy and is in need of repairs. This federal investment will help bring the electrical system back to working condition and help make sure that local taxpayers are not on the hook for these funds," said Senator Schumer.

"It's been more than two years since Superstorm Sandy but New York is still rebuilding and these investments remain critical," said Senator Gillibrand. "This new funding will help restore the electrical system at the popular Pier 40, and I'll continue to fight for the resources to make all of the necessary repairs."

"Restoring Pier 40 was critical to the parks operations" said Hudson River Park Trust President and CEO Madelyn Wils. "We want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for their sustained commitment and support in our mission to build and maintain Hudson River Park".

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