Congressman Dan Goldman Hosts NYCHA Tenant Leaders in Washington to Discuss Public Housing Investment
Goldman Public Housing Emergency Response Act Would Provide $70 Billion for Public Housing Across Nation; $32 Billion for NYCHA
10th District Home to 31 NYCHA Developments with Over 35,000 Residents
Photos of the Meeting are Available Here
New York, NY – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today met with New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Tenant Leaders and Tenant Advocates to discuss delivering for New York’s public housing residents at the federal level. During their meeting, Congressman Goldman and the TA leaders discussed the Public Housing Emergency Response Actwhich would provide $70 billion to address the acute backlog of much-needed maintenance and repairs for public housing across the country. It is expected that $32 billion in funding would flow directly to NYCHA, the largest Public Housing Authority in the nation.
“It was an honor to host NYCHA tenant leaders in Washington to discuss how my office can deliver for New York’s public housing residents in Congress,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “New York’s and America’s public housing authorities are woefully underfunded, resulting in years-long backlogs and unacceptable living conditions for tenants. Public housing residents deserve to live with dignity and respect, and I am proud of the work my office has done help tenants in NY-10. We will continue advocating and fighting alongside TA leaders to ensure they have the support and funding necessary to meet the living standard our neighbors in public housing deserve.”
New York’s 10th Congressional District is home to 31 New York City Housing Authority developments with over 35,000 residents.
As one of his first acts in the House of Representatives, Congressman Goldman, along with Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), introduced the Public Housing Emergency Response Act. This bill would allocate $70 billion in funding for capital repairs and upgrades to public housing throughout the country. $32 billion of the allotted aid would be expected to flow directly to the New York City Housing Authority, the nation’s largest Public Housing Authority.
Congressman Goldman’s office has been working directly with tenants to address specific issues occurring in various housing developments. Last month, Congressman Goldman’s office helped NYCHA tenants in Campos Plaza II fix long-broken locks and regain access to their mailboxes. The Congressman also called an emergency meeting with NYCHA to address sewage backup issues in the Campos Plaza Community Center.
Earlier this month, Congressman Goldman hosted his first pop-up constituent services clinic at Meltzer Towers. The Congressman and his office helped residents with a variety of issues, from mold and plaster issues, leaks in apartments, and health and safety conditions in apartments.
The Congressman's office is also working with Red Hook Houses to get a Recovery & Resiliency update meeting for residents updating them on Hurricane Sandy related repairs.
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