State Senators Peter Oberacker and Fred Akshar along with Assemblyman Joseph Angelino are asking Governor Andrew Cuomo to request a federal disaster declaraion following last week’s heavy rains. The lawmakers say local governments and residents experienced flood damage far exceeding the ability to recover on their own. Funding will also be needed to pay for flood mitigation measures to prevent this type of damage in the future. State emergency management officials are currently assessing the damage.
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Press release