Governor Cuomo today announced that $4.4 million will be awarded through three grant programs to protect critical infrastructure, increase rescue team capabilities, and bring tactical response team capabilities in line with the state standards.
“This funding will go a long way toward strengthening the network of locally-based emergency response infrastructure across New… Read more »
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced approximately $70 million in awards to fund 68 bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use path transportation projects in New York. The projects, funded by the Federal Highway Administration and which leverage a total investment of $103.7 million, will promote walking and biking, and boost tourism and economic development opportunities in dozens of… Read more »
United States Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Counselor to the President John Podesta, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, Congress Member Jerrold Nadler (D-Manhattan/Brooklyn), Congress Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-Queens), Congress Member Joseph Crowley (D-Queens/Bronx) and Congress Member Grace Meng (D-Queens) today… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the highest-ranking Northeastern Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, delivered the following statement on the reauthorization of Amtrak Passenger Rail program:
"Mr. Chairman, let me begin by thanking you, Ranking Member Rahall, Mr. Denham and Ms. Brown for holding this markup on the Passenger Rail Reform and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, delivered the following statement on the House floor on Section 8 housing vouchers and funding our national transportation infrastructure:
"Thank you Mr. Speaker, two of our central responsibilities as Members of Congress are to support a strong national… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, re-introduced the Sunshine in Litigation Act. This legislation would prevent companies, such as General Motors, from concealing evidence of wrongdoing that puts our public health and safety at risk.
“For years, America’s… Read more »
Funding helps reduce harmful diesel emissions. Money allocated in Omnibus Appropriations Bill after Members called for the funding last spring. Read more »
The Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation, led by the panel’s Chairman, U.S. Rep John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) and Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), released its final report today on the current state of freight transportation in the United States and its recommendations for freight transportation improvements to strengthen the U.S.… Read more »
Today, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the most senior member from the Northeast on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Clean Ports Act of 2013 in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives respectively.
“Congress must act to provide New York, and cities all across the country, with the common… Read more »
As families prepare to travel for Memorial Day, Congress must take steps to ensure families with small children can stay together while flying Read more »