REMARKS
Administration's commitments and investments in the Bronx community
0:08:20
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Council Member Riley announces significant capital investments from the administration to support the communities impacted by the rezoning and new Metro North stations. He outlines various improvements and commitments made to address community needs.
- $498.5 million investment in community improvements
- Commitments include street repairs, park improvements, school investments, and stormwater drainage system upgrades
- Specific commitments for the Coop City area, including addressing illegal dumping and exploring new bus routes
Kevin C. Riley
0:08:20
I'm glad to state today that the administration as a part of this proposal has agreed to make a significant capital investment to the tune of 498,500,000 in the communities that will be impacted by this rezoning and the new Metro North stations.
0:08:38
The administration will be repairing and redesigning streets, improving a number of parks, investing in our schools, and improving the storm water drainage system.
0:08:50
I'm going to let my colleagues speak more about these much needed investments.
0:08:55
I am particularly glad to announce the commitments by the administration's near the new coop city station in my district.
0:09:03
We have secure excuse me.
0:09:04
We have secure commitments to address illegal dumping around Edson Avenue in Gun Hill, and declare out debris along the waterfront of Hutchinson River.
0:09:15
We also secure commitments from the MTA to explore new bus routes to ensure a corpcity residence have the access to the new Metro North station once it comes online.
0:09:27
Overall this proposal with modifications, and we just been joined by council member, Sean O'Brieu.