By Kevin Czerwinski, Office of Amy Paulin, Assemblywoman, New York State Assembly

Feb. 10, 2016:   Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) has helped to secure $1 million through the New York State and Municipalities Facilities (SAM) Program to assist with Hutchinson River flood remediation.

The project, which will be undertaken by the Village of Scarsdale, the Town of Eastchester, and the City of New Rochelle, will improve a stretch of the Hutchinson River to mitigate flooding, improve bank stabilization, and remove years' worth of overgrowth and impediments. The City of New Rochelle will be administering the grant.

At least 133 properties in the three municipalities are affected by Hutchinson River floodwaters. There is currently no timetable for when the project will be completed.

"Flooding has been a chronic issue in these three communities," Paulin said. "This project will make a big difference in the lives of my constituents who have been impacted by repeated flooding. I am proud that I was able to secure funding for this essential infrastructure project." 

Paulin toured the Hutchinson River shoreline in November with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to demonstrate the acute need. Scarsdale Village Mayor Jonathan Mark and New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson joined them.

"I would also like to thank Speaker Heastie for taking the time to tour my district in November. He saw firsthand how flooding affects our municipalities and he was essential to securing these funds," Paulin said.

The officials who toured the area with Paulin and Heastie were also pleased with the grant.

Pictured here:  Local officials with Assemblywoman Amy Paulin viewing flooding problems along the Hutchinson River.

Photo courtesy Office of Amy Paulin