Assembly members Robert J. Castelli (R, C – Goldens Bridge) and Amy Paulin (D – Scarsdale) today thanked Governor Andrew M. Cuomo following his announcement that over $8.1 million has been awarded for two homeless housing projects in Westchester to support the creation of housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. The grants are provided by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance through its Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).
“I am thrilled by the announcement of Governor Cuomo of the award of grants and loans to two of our most worthy organizations in the White Plains area,” Castelli said. “This allocation of funds is much-needed, and truly a blessing to organizations who have served our most needy and vulnerable populations for many years.” (more…)
Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R, C – Goldens Bridge) today voted to pass legislation he cosponsored which will increase funding for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). The bill, Assembly Bill A7137-A, is entitled “the Environmental Protection Fund Enhancement Act,” and it passed unanimously.
“While I was pleased this year to report that no funding was cut this year from the EPF, and its allocation was kept at $134 million in 2012, that level is still a major reduction from the $500 million level it was just four years ago,” Castelli said “While we have managed to shield the EPF from direct cuts since I have been in office, the bill we passed today is needed to help restore the EPF to a sustainable level and address the significant environmental protection and conservation needs throughout the state.” (more…)
Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R, C – Goldens Bridge) at the Katonah Village Library. On May 4th, 2012, Castelli announced the library has been awarded a New York State Public Library Construction grant totaling over $24,000
Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R, C – Goldens Bridge) today announced that the Katonah Village Library has been awarded a New York State Public Library Construction Grant. The grant funds are from $14 million in capital funds for public library construction that were provided in the 2011-12 State Budget.
The $24,037 grant will be used to repair broken sidewalks surrounding the library. New stones will be installed, all stones regrouted, and a new septic pipewill be installed, resulting in improved access to and use of building services by all library users, including those with physical disabilities.
“As the Governor’s coordinated New York Works plan to reinvorigate our bridge, highway, dam and park infrastructure continues to progress, I am pleased that other worthy public works initiatives such as library construction grants have been maintained,” Castelli said. (more…)
