Brian Harrod: CHUCK IS THE MAN: Senator Senator Chuck Schumer made sure that the relief package has $12.5 Billion for New York State government.

 

CHUCK IS THE MAN: Senator Senator Chuck Schumer made sure that the relief package has $12.5 Billion for New York State government. BRINGING HOME THE BACON: Senate Majority Leader Schumer said that he expected President Joe Biden to get a bill and sign it by March 14, which would mean that New Yorkers will also receive their $1,400 payment, in the form of direct deposit or a check in the mail, by the end of the month. PLUS THERE IS.... $12.569 Billion for New York State Government $7+ billion: New York Area Transit ($6.5B to MTA) The New York State Department of Transportation will receive $12M $6.141 Billion for New York City $4 billion to support more vaccines, testing and healthcare in New York $3.907 Billion for New York’s Counties $1.7 Billion – Relief for Amtrak to help maintain operations and other expenditures during the pandemic, especially in New York. $1.25B and a Key Fix for Save Our Stages – The bill provides an additional $1.25 billion for hard-hit independent live venues, performing arts organizations, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions. $825 Million for New York’s Small Cities, Towns, and Villages $358 Million for a New York State Broadband Investment Program https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/permalink/2911722529085306/