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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Rep. Jerry Nadler highlights federal funding and infrastructure projects

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Jerry Nadler U.S. House of Representatives from New York | Official U.S. House Headshot

Jerry Nadler U.S. House of Representatives from New York | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Jerry Nadler, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 12th district, shared updates on various initiatives and achievements through his social media posts this week.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Nadler announced that the American LGBTQ+ Museum has commenced construction in New York's 12th District. He expressed pride in his role to secure $3 million in federal funding for the project. Nadler emphasized the significance of this development amidst "renewed attacks by anti-LGBTQ+ extremists seeking to roll back the hard-earned progress." The full post can be accessed here.

On December 6, 2024, Rep. Nadler congratulated fellow New Yorker Yvette Clarke on her election as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). He noted that with a record number of 62 members in the CBC for the next Congress, Clarke's leadership would be crucial for continuing their work into the new year. The original post is available here.

Later on December 6, Rep. Nadler shared news regarding transportation infrastructure improvements with final approval from the Federal Transit Administration to replace the aging Port Authority Bus Terminal. Construction is set to begin in 2025 on a new facility designed to alleviate congestion and meet local needs in Midtown Manhattan's Hell’s Kitchen area. More details can be found here.

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