Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2.4 Million In Funding For Sandy-Related Repairs To Staten Island's St. George Ferry Terminal & Whitehall Ferry Terminal

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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced over $2.4 million in federal funding for Sandy recovery projects at the Staten Island St. George and Whitehall Ferry Terminals as well as bus stops citywide. The funding will be provided to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) as part of the Hurricane Sandy Relief-Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

"Superstorm Sandy highlighted how important ferries are to our transit system during emergencies and so, we need to make sure both Staten Island Ferry terminals are in good shape," said Senator Schumer. "I am pleased to announce this federal investment, which will go towards emergency work at the St. George Ferry Terminal ramps and roof repair at Whitehall Ferry Terminal. "

"As New York continues to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy, I am pleased to announce this federal funding that will go toward repairs at the Staten Island Ferry terminal," said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. "We must make sure both the Whitehall and St. George Terminals are in full working order because reliable ferry service is critical to Staten Island's economy and to the daily lives of the New Yorkers who live and commute there."

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