Rep. Nadler announces $1.3 million in Federal Funding for the Battery Park Community Center

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) announced $1,308,345 in federal funds to reimburse the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) for repairs to the Battery Park Community Center, damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The funding will be provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance Program.

"In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the Battery Park Community Center was severely damaged and the BPCA stepped up to provide the financial resources to quickly return this vital community space back to working order," said Rep. Jerrold Nadler. "Each week, the Center serves hundreds of individuals; providing art programs, sports and recreational opportunities that enrich the lives of New Yorkers of all ages. FEMA funds will help fill the financial hole left by the unexpected cost of repairs to the Center's facilities so that the Battery Park Community Center has all the resources necessary to continue meeting the needs of the public."

"When Superstorm Sandy hit and flooded our community center, BPCA understood the importance of repairing the extensive storm damage expeditiously and undertook the necessary repairs immediately," said BPCA President Shari C. Hyman. "We are thrilled that FEMA will repay the funding BPCA advanced to complete the repairs," added Hyman who also noted that "BPCA is committed to maintaining and fortifying our community services for Battery Park City's thousands of residents and visitors."

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Rep. Nadler was a leader in the fight to secure emergency funding from the Federal Government to assist New York in its time of need. This financial assistance was vital to providing temporary housing, emergency supplies, and short-term loans after the disaster. The initial FEMA funds started the long process of rebuilding and recovery that remains incomplete to this day. Rep. Nadler continues to push for additional funding to further New York's efforts to completely repair the damage from Hurricane Sandy, whether physical or financial, and welcomes this $1.3 million as yet one more step towards that goal.

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