Schumer, Goldfeder Announce Over $5 Million In Federal Funds For Emergency Protective Measures At NYC Public Schools In Queens After Superstorm Sandy

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Schumer, Goldfeder Announce Millions in FEMA Funds to the NYC School Construction Authority for Repairs to Sandy- Damaged Public Schools

Queens, NY - September 4th, 2013 - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder today announced $5,277,661 in federal FEMA funding for the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) in support of various public schools throughout Queens that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The schools include P.S. 43Q The School by the Sea, Q816 Temple Beth Elementary School (PS 256 Annex) and Goldie Maple Academy/PS 198Q.

“There is no better federal investment than one that helps educate students in a safe and learning-friendly environment,” said Schumer. “Many of the public schools in Rockaway were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy and these funds will help reimburse the cost of repairs to these schools.”

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