FY 2026 Community Project Funding Requests
1. Project Name: New York, New Jersey, Harbor and Tributaries Study (HATS)
Request Amount: $500,000.00
Intended Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278
Purpose of Request: This funding will support the New York–New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Study (HATS), a comprehensive U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiative to manage coastal storm risk across the New York–New Jersey Harbor region. The study aims to reduce flood risks, enhance resiliency, and protect vulnerable communities and critical infrastructure from future storm impacts. It will inform long-term mitigation strategies and investment decisions to strengthen the region’s preparedness and safeguard lives and property against climate-driven coastal hazards.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
2. Project Name: Swedish Cottage Revitalization
Request Amount: $5,677,939
Intended Recipient: Central Park Conservancy
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
Purpose of Request: This project will restore and preserve the historic Swedish Cottage in Central Park. The revitalization includes improving the building's accessibility and modernizing its electrical wiring.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
3. Project Name: Ralph Bunche Park Renovation
Request Amount: $3,134,000
Intended Recipient: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Street Address of Intended Recipient: The Arsenal, Central Park, 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Purpose of Request: This public space improvement project will renovate Ralph Bunche Park to improve accessibility, safety, and usability. The renovation will create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for residents, workers, and visitors in Midtown East.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
4. Project Name: Thomas Apartments
Request Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 100 Gold Street, New York, NY 10038
Purpose of Request: This project will upgrade and preserve affordable housing at the Thomas Apartments. Planned improvements include modernization of critical building systems, enhanced living conditions, and preservation of long-term affordability for low-income residents.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
5. Project Name: Harborview Terrace Elevator Replacement Project
Request Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Purpose of Request: The project will replace outdated elevators at the Harborview Terrace NYCHA complex. This upgrade is essential to ensure safe, accessible, and reliable service for residents, especially seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
6. Project Name: Central Park Footpath Restoration Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Central Park Conservancy
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
Purpose of Request: This project will repair and improve pedestrian pathways throughout Central Park, enhancing safety, accessibility, and infrastructure resilience in one of the nation’s most visited public parks.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
7. Project Name: Seabury Playground Infrastructure and Play Area Revitalization
Request Amount: $2,700,000
Intended Recipient: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Street Address of Intended Recipient: The Arsenal, Central Park, 830 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Purpose of Request: This project will reconstruct and modernize Seabury Playground, addressing safety and accessibility issues to create a resilient, inclusive recreational space for Upper East Side families.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
8. Project Name: High Line 16th Street Accessibility Improvements
Request Amount: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: Friends of the High Line
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 820 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014
Purpose of Request: This project will construct a new ADA-accessible entrance at West 16th Street, ensuring equitable access to the High Line for all visitors and enhancing mobility at a major public park and cultural destination.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
9. Project Name: Elevator Replacement for the Hoffman Conference Center
Request Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Union Theological Seminary
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Purpose of Request: The project will modernize the elevators at the Hoffman Conference Center to ensure ADA compliance and improve public accessibility. This investment helps preserve the historic facility’s function as a vital community-serving space.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
10. Project Name: Hudson River Park's Public Restroom Rehabilitation Project
Request Amount: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: Hudson River Park Trust
Street Address of Intended Recipient: Pier 40, 353 West Street, New York, NY 10014
Purpose of Request: This project will rehabilitate restroom facilities across Hudson River Park, improving cleanliness, safety, and accessibility for millions of annual park visitors.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
11. Project Name: Joan of Arc Educational Complex School and Playground Revitalization
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: New York City Department of Education
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 52 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Purpose of Request: This project aims to revitalize play spaces and outdoor learning areas at the Joan of Arc Educational Complex, thereby enhancing the educational and recreational infrastructure for students and neighborhood families.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
12. Project Name: Roosevelt Island Tram Modernization
Request Amount: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 591 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Purpose of Request: This project will modernize the Roosevelt Island Tram through structural upgrades, improved accessibility features, and enhanced safety systems, ensuring continued reliable transit service.
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
13. Project Name: Foundational Data and Applications for Coastal/Flood Resilience
Request Amount: $2,190,000.00
Intended Recipient: The Research Foundation for the City University of New York
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 695 Park Ave, New York, New York, 10065
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: Hunter College seeks funding to acquire and develop foundational data sets critical to coastal and flood resilience planning across New York City. This includes LiDAR data at 20 points per square meter and high-resolution aerial photography from multiple angles. These datasets will be used to develop accurate flood risk models, assess potential impacts on critical infrastructure, and inform next-generation geospatial infrastructure as part of a NYC “Digital Twin.” The data will be especially important for planning around vulnerable populations and understanding risks associated with storm surge and climate change. The project will enhance the city’s preparedness and long-term climate resilience strategy.
14. Project Name: Launching a Certification Course for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel to Build Partnerships to Address Violent Crime
Request Amount: $1,186,052.00
Intended Recipient: The Research Foundation for the City University of New York
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 524 West 59th Street, New York, New York, 10019
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: This project creates a training and workforce development educational initiative in evidence-based public safety. The aim is to support law enforcement and criminal justice personnel in their professional development and improve violence prevention and public safety. This funding is for one year. All costs for the ongoing academic program will be covered through tax levy, NNSC contracts, and tuition. This program is focused on public safety, crime, and violence prevention issues that are the most important responsibilities of law enforcement agencies. The law enforcement students who participate will learn how to collaborate and work with each other and with community partners to address these critical public safety problems and reduce violence.
15. Project Name: Habitat Restoration, Research and Community Science Initiative
Request Amount: $3,037,000
Intended Recipient: Hudson River Park Trust
Street Address of Intended Recipient: Hudson River Park
Rep. Nadler’s Financial Disclosure
Purpose of Request: The project is a large-scale habitat restoration, research, and community science initiative aimed at enhancing Hudson River Park’s 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary. It will deploy submerged habitat features seeded with millions of oysters to support biodiversity and ecological resilience. Scientific monitoring will assess which enhancement techniques produce the greatest ecological uplift and inform future regional restoration projects. The project also includes robust community engagement through free educational programming and research partnerships with SUNY and CUNY institutions. It will improve coastal resilience and environmental equity in a disadvantaged area, as designated by New York State’s Climate Justice Working Group.