1st District Cashes in Again
$345,000 allocated for sidewalk improvement projects in Buchanan and Verplanck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2007

Contact: George Oros; Tel: (914) 995-2828; Oros@westchesterlegislators.com

Legislator Oros checks out sidewalk work underway along Broadway in Verplanck.

Legislator George Oros (R-C/Cortlandt) is pleased to announce that $345,000 was recently approved for sidewalk improvement projects in Buchanan and Verplanck.

In Buchanan, $200,000 was secured through the federal Community Development Block Grant program to add sidewalks along Westchester Avenue between First Street and Tate Avenue. There are currently no sidewalks in that area.

Buchanan, which will be contributing about $65,000 to the project, is expected to go out to bid in August.

“The Village of Buchanan is very appreciative of the efforts made by Legislator Oros in procuring this important grant that will encourage more walking and exercise, something that benefits people’s health,” said Buchanan Mayor Dan O’Neill. “In addition, new sidewalks should benefit the continued renaissance of the Village Circle.”

Meanwhile, a separate $145,000 was received through the CDBG program to improve existing sidewalks along Broadway in Verplanck, between Fifth Street and the Hudson River. Some lighting will also be installed.

“These improvements will not only provide safer outlets for pedestrians in Buchanan and Verplanck but they will also greatly enhance the areas,” Oros said. “These are much needed projects being funded mostly from federal dollars.”