Schumer, Gillibrand secure $26M for Brooklyn housing, health and community projects * Brooklyn Paper

"U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday announced that they secured federal funding for key projects in Brooklyn as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 funding package, which President Trump signed into law on Feb. 3. Schumer and Gillibrand personally secured $26,355,000 for the projects, which include affordable housing upgrades, community centers and health infrastructure, as congressionally directed spending items. Brooklyn native Schumer said he was proud to bring substantial federal funding to the borough's communities and vowed to keep fighting to help organizations continue their work across the borough."

""From increasing affordable housing options and food pantry services, to workforce development training, these local Brooklyn organizations are making a huge impact on our communities," the Senate minority leader said. His Senate colleague, Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said she was "proud" to deliver federal funding to improve the lives of New Yorkers and help keep New York City flourishing, with tens of millions of dollars going directly to organizations across the five boroughs."

""This year's funding will help support significant projects in Brooklyn, from critical enhancements at affordable housing developments to new community centers and expansions of green space," Gillibrand said. The full list of organizations and projects receiving federal funding includes: $5 million for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for critical renovations at NYCHA's Red Hook East Houses as part of the NYCHA Building Line Initiative, which includes comprehensive plumbing and renovation projects aimed at addressing mold and leaks. $5 million for RiseBoro Community Partnership's Affordable Housing Project for phase one of a rehabilitation effort that will ensure dignified housing for residents and improve the energy efficiency of buildings."

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand secured $26,355,000 in congressionally directed federal funding for Brooklyn as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 package signed into law on Feb. 3. Funding targets affordable housing upgrades, community centers, health infrastructure, workforce development, food pantry services and expansions of green space. Specific grants include $5 million for NYCHA Red Hook East Houses renovations addressing plumbing, mold and leaks, and $5 million for RiseBoro Community Partnership's phase one rehabilitation to improve housing dignity and energy efficiency. The funding aims to support local organizations and strengthen community services across Brooklyn.

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