Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration is awarding the state of New Jersey $10 million dollars in emergency relief funding to reconstruct highways and roads that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy, which reached New Jersey on October 29, 2012.
Hurricane Sandy was an unprecedented storm that left a devastating impact on our communities in New Jersey- damaging homes, businesses, and leaving millions without power. Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, and Union counties in particular, were hit hard by Sandy. As we look to rebuild, I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress, as well as state and local leaders to ensure that New Jersey has the necessary resources for recovery.
Bayonne, NJ - Congressman Sires spoke at a press conference announcing the groundbreaking for a new firehouse this morning in Bayonne. He joined U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, Council President Terrence Ruane, Bayonne Public Safety Director/Assemblyman Jason O'Donnell and Bayonne Fire Chief Greg Rodgers along with host of City Officials. The Harbor Station Fire House will be located on Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor Chosen Few Blvd.