Community Project Funding
Rep. Dan Goldman FY27 Community Project Funding Requests
Project: New York City Small Business Services Lower Manhattan Resilient Stormwater Pump Station
Requested Amount: $4,650,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to advance a new stormwater pump station and associated drainage improvements to reduce flooding. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because in addition to economic losses, frequent and more extreme flooding in Lower Manhattan will cause property damage, disruptions of surface and below ground transportation, impacts to waterbodies, disruptions to the daily lives of the thousands of New Yorkers who live, work, commute through, and visit Lower Manhattan.
Project: New York City Small Business Services Lower Manhattan Flood Mitigation Infrastructure
Requested Amount: $3,517,050
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to advance the preliminary design of hazard mitigation infrastructure NY-10. This will include floodwalls, gates, and passive elevation flood protection, as well as upgrades to the surrounding marine structures between the Battery and the Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan, which will function as part of a broader flood protection system for the entire Financial District/Seaport area. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because without these upgrades, the risk of coastal flooding poses a significant threat to the waterfront, which could functionally cripple access to the nearby Staten Island Ferry terminal and surrounding areas.
Requested Amount: $8,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used for a comprehensive roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvement at the 29th Street and 2nd Avenue nexus within the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) campus. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address failing infrastructure and roadway conditions that have caused recurring potholes, standing water, and unsafe pedestrian access at a critical entrance to the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The improvements will provide a permanent fix to the underlying infrastructure, restore safe and reliable access to Sims Municipal Recycling, and enhance both vehicular and pedestrian safety while reducing ongoing maintenance and operational disruptions.
Project: LaGuardia Fire Protection Upgrades
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to upgrade the fire alarm system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit the community by providing the most up-to-date emergency equipment which will have positive effects throughout the development. Upgrading fire-detection equipment in these buildings will benefit residents.
Project:Wald Fire Protection Upgrades
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to upgrade the fire alarm system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit the community by providing the most up-to-date emergency equipment which will have positive effects throughout the development. Upgrading fire-detection equipment in these buildings will benefit residents.
Project:Engine 28/Ladder 11 Façade and Roof Repairs
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 9 Metrotech, Brooklyn NY 11201
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used for roof replacement and exterior façade and parapet waterproofing at Engine 28/Ladder 11. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current brick building where this firehouse is located has a leaking roof and ongoing water infiltration problem. By investing in a new roof and exterior waterproofing at Engine 28/Ladder 11, members at this house will be even better positioned to provide top-notch emergency response to NY-10 constituents.
Project:Engine Company 228 Generator
Requested Amount: $1,050,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 9 Metrotech, Brooklyn NY 11201
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to support a generator, facility build-outs and roofing reinforcement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because firehouses need to be equipped with the power and energy necessary to respond to emergencies, especially as New York City sees more unprecedented weather events.
Project:Department of Aging Older Adult Mobile Vans
Requested Amount: $400,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2 Lafayette Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to purchase 3 older adult mobile vans that will fit 35 passengers in each unit. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because mobility and transportation concerns are some of the most frequently listed issues which older adults experience. These vans will connect older adults to services such as access to meals, case assistance, socialization, health supports, and a number of other programs and services provided in older adult centers throughout the 10th Congressional District..
Project:M034 P.S. 34 Upgrades
Requested Amount: $122,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 52 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to upgrade the auditorium for public school students. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because modernizing seating and improving the stage area allows the space to be used for a number of events, including theater, community gatherings, and student assemblies. Updated seating helps prevent injuries and supports physical health, especially for growing students.
Project:Spring Street / Eighth Avenue Station ADA Upgrades
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2 Broadway, New York, New York 10004.
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to bring the station into full ADA compliance by installing elevators and other related improvements to provide accessibility for customers with disabilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because ADA station upgrades improve station accessibility and the quality of life for people with disabilities, seniors, and parents with young children who rely on the station. ADA station upgrades are estimated to increase subway ridership as well, which reduces the transportation costs for both customers and the MTA.
Project: The Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC’s Domestic Violence Victim Justice Initiative
Requested Amount: $1,020,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 5210 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11220
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to strengthen the response to domestic violence by providing legal advocacy, case management, and coordinated support to survivors navigating the criminal justice system in Brooklyn and across New York City. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens coordination between victim advocates, law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, and the courts, and it enhances public safety by reducing repeat incidents of domestic violence in New York City.
Project: Phoenix Multisport dba "The Phoenix" Expanding Recovery Resources for Justice Involved Individuals
Requested Amount: $836,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2239 Champa St, Denver, CO 80205
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to support individuals overcoming substance use disorders who are incarcerated in New York prisons and jails to reduce recidivism and provide tools to create safer environments when coming out of the prisons and jails. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it supports the work of New York City and New York State Correctional Facilities in addressing harmful behavior and connects individuals back to their communities in Brooklyn.
Project: Exalt Youth’s Youth Crime and Recidivism Reduction Through Workforce Opportunity Project
Requested Amount: $750,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 17 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to expand youth intervention and Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) model by 100 seats (delivered in five cohorts over one year) within NY10. This expansion addresses the urgent need for scalable, developmentally appropriate programs for justice-involved youth ages 15–19. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the program operates as a critical referral partner for District Attorneys, the NYPD, Family Court Judges, and Probation.
Project: City of New York’s Safe and Sound Courthouse Initiative
Requested Amount: $357,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1 Centre St., New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to install soundproof meeting pods in New York City’s Criminal Court buildings to provide private spaces for attorneys, clients, and service providers to conduct confidential conversations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the pods will support the city’s criminal justice processes, improve safety and privacy for sensitive discussions, support attorney-client privilege and health privacy protections, and help courts move cases more efficiently by reducing adjournments required for confidential consultations.
Project: City of New York’s NYC 911 Subpoena Automation Project
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1 Centre St., New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to develop an automated system to respond to subpoena requests for 911 audio and related records through the NYPD eSubpoena system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce backlogs caused by manual retrieval of records and improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system while generating taxpayer savings.
Project: New York City College of Technology’s Urban Climate and Resilience Research Center
Requested Amount: $2,600,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 300 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to establish the core infrastructure for the Urban Climate and Resilience Research Center (UCRRC), enabling City Tech to build a centralized research hub. New computing systems will significantly expand the college’s capacity to conduct cutting-edge, community‑engaged research in the coastal zone. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because findings will directly help refine public vulnerability indices for coastal flooding and extreme weather events. All studies will be co-produced with the community and shared with stakeholders and New York City policymakers
Project: Henry Street Settlement’s Youth Community Safety Initiative
Requested Amount: $500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 265 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to provide at-risk youth with higher education and career readiness in order to overcome substance use disorder for those who are incarcerated in New York prisons and jails. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides 400+ at-risk youth positive recreational and youth development opportunities that keep them off the streets and away from crime, in addition to reducing recidivism. This work goes to support the resources of the local New York City Police Department from responding to crime.
Project: New York City Housing Authority’s Vladeck Houses CCTV Project
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to install a security camera system to address the safety and security concerns of residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help enhance police community relations in the area as the CCTVs will offer as a helpful tool for residents, property management, and the New York City Police Department.
Project: New York City Housing Authority’s Baruch Addition Exterior Security Lighting
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to install exterior lighting surrounding the building to help deter crime in the area. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help deter crime and public safety activity that is often called into the 911 system. The New York City Police Department will be able to patrol the audience without having dark blind spots where illegal activity is taking place.
Project: New York University’s Embodied AI & Robotics Facility
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 665 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10012
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address a clear unmet need for a high-end, safety-managed facility to validate advanced robotics on real hardware before deployment, and directly aligns with NIST’s mission to assist industry in the development of technology and procedures needed to facilitate the more rapid commercialization of products based on new scientific discoveries in fields such as automation, electronics, and advanced materials.
Rep. Dan Goldman FY26 Community Project Funding Requests
Project: Avenues for Justice Court Advocacy and HIRE Up Program
Awarded Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 100 Centre Street, Room 1541, New York, NY 10013
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to support the HIRE Up program, connecting formerly incarcerated young people to services and workshops such as for workforce development, job readiness with certifications, digital and financial literacy, and additional skill-based learning to keep them out of jail and prison. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will keep young people from further involvement with the criminal justice system, helping to decrease crime in the neighborhood and ensure local law enforcement resources are focused on other priorities.
Project: Red Hook East Building Line Initiative
Awarded Amount: $5,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for the Building Line Initiative (BLI) to address the root cause of mold and leak issues through comprehensive intervention work involving pipe replacement and renovations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because such comprehensive work would provide NYCHA, and by extension the government in general, an impactful amount of cost-savings for taxpayers and avoid repeated repairs by pursuing this investment.
Project: First Houses Security Camera System
Awarded Amount: $1,031,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to install a security camera system to address the safety and security concerns of residents. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help enhance police-community relations in the area as the CCTVs will offer as a helpful tool for residents, property management, and local law enforcement.
Project: Wyckoff Gardens Security Camera System
Awarded Amount: $1,039,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to install a security camera system to address the safety and security concerns of residents. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help enhance police-community relations in the area as the CCTVs will offer as a helpful tool for residents, property management, and local law enforcement.
Project: Red Hook Houses Community Center Elevator Replacement
Awarded Amount: $1,100,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to include an elevator replacement at the Joseph Miccio Community Center, which is located on the campus of the NYCHA Red Hook East housing development. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because an elevator replacement is needed to provide facility improvements and address accessibility needs of both NYCHA tenants and community members who visit the center for programming and services.
Project:Gowanus Houses Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Awarded Amount: $850,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The detailed scope of work is determined based on engagement of stakeholders and the specific design for the site. The more than 2,600 residents at the Gowanus Houses deserve the most up-to-date fire detection systems.
Project: Baruch Houses Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Awarded Amount: $850,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will benefit the community by providing the most up-to-date emergency equipment which will have positive effects throughout the development and surrounding areas.
Project: Billion Oyster Project 5 Acre Oyster Reef Project
Awarded Amount: $825,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 10 South Street, New York, NY, 10004
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to create a 5-acre reef at Bush Terminal Park that will provide protection to the shoreline considering increasing storm surges. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the reef's construction will provide habitat for thousands of fish, bird and marine animals, while improving the water quality of Bush Terminal Park and the surrounding waterbody, ensuring a cleaner waterfront for local constituents.
Project: Research Foundation of the City University of New York
Awarded Amount: $357,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to pilot a cohort-based program, Bridge to Success, for 50 justice-impacted students to increase student retention and provide them with resources critical to ensure they do not become repeat offenders or return to prison. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because enrolling and engaging students in this program will benefit the local communities in which they live, and law enforcement including local and state courts, police, and corrections
Project: FDNY Engine Company 228 Generator
Awarded Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to support a generator, facility build-outs and roofing reinforcement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because as New York City sees more unprecedented weather events, it is imperative that firehouses are equipped with the power and energy necessary to respond to emergencies, especially firehouses near large bodies of water, like Engine 228.
Project: Lower East Side Rehab Group 5 Building Window Replacement
Awarded Amount: $850,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 90 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This funding would be used for the installation of new windows at this development. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because there are over 100 tenants residing across two residential buildings at the NYCHA Lower East Side Rehab (Group 5) development.
Project: Grand Street Settlement Justice Mentoring Initiative
Awarded Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 80 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to create a mentorship program for high school-aged youth to help reduce violence and support local law enforcement by responding to the increased crime in the neighborhood. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create safer environments for constituents of New York’s 10th Congressional District who live in Manhattan Census Tracts 22.01, 22.02, 10.02, 12, and 10.01.
Project: Kings County District Attorney Outreach and Assistance Program
Awarded Amount: $354,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 350 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 10016
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to bolster the homicide and violent crime outreach program (SOAR.) The funds would assist with building the SOAR team by covering the salary for a program coordinator and four new staff members dedicated to the program. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because immediately following a violent incident or homicide, usually within the first 24 to 48 hours, SOAR counselors work with the New York City Police Department to obtain contact information of survivors or surviving family members and provide the necessary resources to victims.
Project: MTA Interborough Express Project
Awarded Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to support the preliminary engineering for the Interborough Express Light Rail Transit Project (IBX). This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the IBX route will connect 900,000 residents and 260,000 workers within a half-mile of the corridor of underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens. Over a third of residents who live near the IBX are below the federal poverty line and 50% of householders do not own a car.
Project: City of New York Older Adult Mobile Vans
Awarded Amount: $500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2 Lafayette Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to purchase mobile vans for the transportation of older adults. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help give seniors access to meals, case assistance, socialization, support, and a number of other programs and services provided in older adult centers throughout the city.
Rep. Dan Goldman FY25 Community Project Funding Requests
Project: Avenues for Justice Court Advocacy and HIRE Up Program
Requested Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 100 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to support the HIRE Up program, connecting formerly incarcerated young people to services and workshops such as for workforce development, job readiness with certifications, digital and financial literacy, and additional skill-based learning to keep them out of jail and prison. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will keep young people from further involvement with the criminal justice system, helping to decrease crime in the neighborhood and ensure local law enforcement resources are focused on other priorities.
Project: Red Hook East Building Line Initiative
Requested Amount: $2,200,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 62 Mill Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for the Building Line Initiative (BLI) to address the root cause of mold and leak issues through comprehensive intervention work involving pipe replacement and renovations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because such comprehensive work would provide NYCHA, and by extension the government in general, an impactful amount of cost-savings for taxpayers and avoid repeated repairs by pursuing this investment.
Project: Justice Innovation Inc. Street Action Network Crime and Violence Prevention Program
Requested Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 520 8th Ave, 18th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to support a network that directly responds to Byrne Justice Grant priorities by addressing violent crime and enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement through direct programming to street-involved individuals. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it creates evidence-based strategies for violent crime desistance among those at greatest risk of experiencing and perpetrating it.
Project: First Houses Security Camera System
Requested Amount: $2,200,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 130 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to install a security camera system to address the safety and security concerns of residents. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help enhance police-community relations in the area as the CCTVs will offer as a helpful tool for residents, property management, and local law enforcement.
Project: Red Hook Houses Community Center Elevator Replacement
Requested Amount: $1,100,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 110 West 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to include an elevator replacement at the Joseph Miccio Community Center, which is located on the campus of the NYCHA Red Hook East housing development. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because an elevator replacement is needed to provide facility improvements and address accessibility needs of both NYCHA tenants and community members who visit the center for programming and services.
Project: Rutgers Houses Roof Tank Replacement
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Rutgers Houses, 160 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This funding would be used by the City of New York to replace rooftop water tanks, including related piping, pump controls, and any associated painting or improvements to rooftop structures. The old and deteriorated wood roof tanks have growing mold, vegetation and have also been prone to animal intrusion, putting the water at risk of contamination. This project will address the serious risks these rooftop water tanks pose to the1,500 residents at the Rutgers Houses would all benefit from upgraded water infrastructure.
Project: Gowanus Houses Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 420 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The detailed scope of work is determined based on engagement of stakeholders and the specific design for the site. The more than 2,600 residents at the Gowanus Houses deserve the most up-to-date fire detection systems.
Project: Baruch Houses Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 605 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will benefit the community by providing the most up-to-date emergency equipment which will have positive effects throughout the development and surrounding areas.
Project: Billion Oyster Project 5 Acre Oyster Reef Project
Requested Amount: $825,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Bush Terminal Park, Sunset Park Brooklyn New York 11231
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to create a 5-acre reef at Bush Terminal Park that will provide protection to the shoreline considering increasing storm surges. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the reef's construction will provide habitat for thousands of fish, bird and marine animals, while improving the water quality of Bush Terminal Park and the surrounding waterbody, ensuring a cleaner waterfront for local constituents.
Project: Research Foundation of City University of New York BMCC Project Impact
Requested Amount: $357,176
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to pilot a cohort-based program, Bridge to Success, for 50 justice-impacted students to increase student retention and provide them with resources critical to ensure they do not become repeat offenders or return to prison. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because enrolling and engaging students in this program will benefit the local communities in which they live, and law enforcement including local and state courts, police, and corrections.
Project: FDNY Engine Company 228 Generator
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Engine 228 – 436 39th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11232
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to support a generator, facility build-outs and roofing reinforcement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because as New York City sees more unprecedented weather events, it is imperative that firehouses are equipped with the power and energy necessary to respond to emergencies, especially firehouses near large bodies of water, like Engine 228.
Project: Lower East Side Rehab Group 5 Building Window Replacement
Requested Amount: $1,300,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 89-99 Avenue C New York, NY, 10009
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This funding would be used for the installation of new windows at this development. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because there are over 100 tenants residing across two residential buildings at the NYCHA Lower East Side Rehab (Group 5) development.
Project: Grand Street Settlement Justice Mentoring Initiative
Requested Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 80 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to create a mentorship program for high school-aged youth to help reduce violence and support local law enforcement by responding to the increased crime in the neighborhood. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create safer environments for constituents of New York’s 10th Congressional District who live in Manhattan Census Tracts 22.01, 22.02, 10.02, 12, and 10.01.
Project: Kings County District Attorney Outreach and Assistance Program
Requested Amount: $354,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 350 Jay Street Brooklyn NY 10016
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to bolster the homicide and violent crime outreach program (SOAR.) The funds would assist with building the SOAR team by covering the salary for a program coordinator and four new staff members dedicated to the program. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because immediately following a violent incident or homicide, usually within the first 24 to 48 hours, SOAR counselors work with the New York City Police Department to obtain contact information of survivors or surviving family members and provide the necessary resources to victims.
Project: MTA Interborough Express Project
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding will be used to support the preliminary engineering for the Interborough Express Light Rail Transit Project (IBX). This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the IBX route will connect 900,000 residents and 260,000 workers within a half-mile of the corridor of underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens. Over a third of residents who live near the IBX are below the federal poverty line and 50% of householders do not own a car.
Rep. Dan Goldman FY24 Community Project Funding Requests
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 150 Elizabeth Street, New York, New York 10012
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for renovation of the Workforce Development and Youth Training Program Facility including needed ductwork, updates to HVAC, drywall/sheetrock, wiring, painting, moldings, ceilings, flooring, as well as updates to restrooms and entranceways for accessibility for people with disabilities. The facility will be accessed by 3,500 people every year and create opportunities for hundreds of jobs.
Project: CHiPS Mobile Food Pantry Unit
Requested Amount: $250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 200 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to acquire and equip a vehicle for mobile food distribution to meet the increasing needs of low-income communities, including public housing residents, in Brooklyn. The van will be equipped with cold storage, enabling preservation and distribution of fresh produce in addition to nutritious shelf-stable foods to communities, including elderly and disabled residents, who do not have nearby access to fresh and nutritious foods.
Project: East River Park Fireboat House Community Center
Requested Amount: $4,600,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: East River Park, near Grand Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to renovate this community facility ensuring critical building improvements, including cooling and heating infrastructure, repairing flooring and walls, providing ADA-compliant restroom and other upgrades. The renovation of this building creates accessibility for individuals with special needs and disabilities and provides much needed support for local small businesses.
Project: Fifth Avenue Committee Center for Community Development
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 621 DeGraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to rehabilitate and expand the capacity of the Fifth Avenue Committee multipurpose community center that houses an array of services for low-income residents, including workforce training, housing counseling, and comprehensive community development. Renovations will improve access to adult education, workforce bridge programming and digital literacy classes, modernize the building’s elevator to ensure ongoing ADA compliance, and help improve energy efficiency.
Project:Financial District-Seaport Flood Mitigation Project
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: The project is located on the southeast end of the island of Manhattan, just north of the Battery and just south of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used by the City of New York for flood mitigation by advancing the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan’s base flood defense. The project area has been historically subject to flooding from frequent storms that result in heavy inland precipitation, necessitating mitigation actions to ensure the future safety of residents, community uses, and businesses alike.
Project: Gowanus Houses Fire Alarm System Upgrades
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 420 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project involves identification, removal, and replacement of all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, as per current NYC Fire Code. The detailed scope of work is determined based on engagement of stakeholders and the specific design for the site. The more than 2,600 residents at the Gowanus Houses deserve the most up-to-date fire detection systems.
Project: Hamilton-Madison House Childcare & Family Support Center
Requested Amount: $1,713,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 10 Catherine Slip, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used for renovation of the center including wall replacement, floor and ceiling repair, painting, HVAC, and electrical upgrades for the 4700 sq. ft. space. The renovation will support the continued low- or no-cost early childhood services to eligible families in Chinatown and the Lower East Side.
Project: Henry Street Settlement Multigenerational Community Center
Requested Amount: $2,175,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 281 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The renovation of this community center will transform it into a multigenerational community center especially for their ability to offer vocational, workforce, and other enrichment programming for all community members of the Lower East Side.
Project: Makor Care & Services Residential Accessibility Project
Requested Amount: $643,600
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1015 45th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11218
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to provide proper upgrades needed to support the growing needs of Makor’s current and future Residents, who are people with special needs. This project will include accessibility, energy-efficiency, and safety upgrades to the building.
Project: Pier 12 Port Infrastructure Deterioration Repair Project
Requested Amount: $1,250,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Pier 12, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used by the City of New York to replace the fenders to move Pier 12 towards becoming operational. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it fills a clear need in the community and has robust community support. Pier 12 is currently not operational due to the lack of fendering and replacing them will move it towards becoming a critical potential site for increasing water-based transit for consumer goods to both Lower Manhattan and Red Hook in our district. This form of marine-based distribution can significantly lower truck traffic to these neighborhoods, which will improve the safety of our streets, the air pollution levels in our neighborhoods, and the overall quality of life of residents in Red Hook, which is an underserved neighborhood.
Project: Prospect Park Lakeshore Restoration
Requested Amount: $1,999,577
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used by the City of New York to redesign and reconstruct the Lakeshore of Brooklyn’s flagship park and Brooklyn’s only lake to address stormwater management issues that have negatively impacted surrounding communities who have dealt with flooding of their residences due to runoff from the Lake, and provide improved access for people with disabilities.
Project: Rethink Food Fleet
Requested Amount: $175,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 75 Broad St., Suite 707, New York, NY 10004
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to acquire two refrigerated vehicles to expand capacity for Rethink Food to safely preserve and distribute fresh foods to the organization’s network of 12 community-based organizations serving food-insecure New Yorkers in our community.
Project: Rutgers Houses Roof Tank Replacement
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Rutgers Houses, 160 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This funding would be used by the City of New York to replace rooftop water tanks, including related piping, pump controls, and any associated painting or improvements to rooftop structures. The old and deteriorated wood roof tanks have growing mold, vegetation and have also been prone to animal intrusion, putting the water at risk of contamination. This project will address the serious risks these rooftop water tanks pose to the1,500 residents at the Rutgers Houses would all benefit from upgraded water infrastructure.
Project: UA3 Food Bank Network Capacity Expansion
Requested Amount: $581,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 384 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to expand capacity of the UA3 Food Bank Network with dry and cold storage units and an electric delivery vehicle that together will preserve and store nutritious foods and streamline and improve energy-efficient food distribution to low-income residents of Lower Manhattan and northwest Brooklyn.
Project: Vision Urbana Community/Senior Center & Food Pantry
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 464 E 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
Description and justification for use of taxpayer funds: This project would provide a much-needed renovation of the space including the needed repair of the floors and ceilings and the replacement of walls and doorways throughout the facility due to extensive water damage, as well the creation of accessible bathrooms, a commercial kitchen, and HVAC system installation. It is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this community/senior center and food pantry will serve as a safe gathering space for our seniors, as well as the location for a daily senior meal program and an emergency preparedness and response center to serve the many low-income residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.