U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced a $7.4 million grant for Rockland County to aid in the removal of lead paint hazards from aging homes. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program and will be used to protect the health and well-being of children in the Hudson Valley from toxic lead poisoning. The funding will also support the Healthy Homes Initiative. Senator Schumer has been instrumental in advocating for this funding, citing the significant health risks associated with lead paint in older homes.
Click the link provided to read more about this important funding initiative and the role Senator Schumer has played in securing the $7.4 million grant for Rockland County. Find out more about how this will help protect the health and well-being of children in the Hudson Valley and the effects of lead poisoning.