Cong Grace Meng | Wikepedia
Cong Grace Meng | Wikepedia
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on this weekend’s flooding in Queens.
“The heavy downpours this weekend caused widespread flooding across Queens and this included areas in my congressional district. It is unacceptable that local residents have to continue to endure this problem. While we did not see the extensive damage that our borough sustained from Hurricane Ida, it’s just a matter of time until we face such devastation again, especially as we deal with the impacts of climate change.
In late 2021, I helped pass the federal infrastructure bill into law. New York received billions of dollars, and ever since the measure was enacted, I have constantly urged the city and state to direct a portion of this funding toward combating the flooding that our communities experience. Today, I once again renew my call for this money to be allocated, particularly for upgrading our sewers and catch basins.
As I’ve previously said, Queens residents cannot continue rebuilding from one disaster to the next, only to wonder how much rain may fall. We need swift action to help save lives and prevent future damage.”
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