Senator Croci’s Legislation On Behalf Of Sandy Victims Requiring State To Report Status Of Unpaid Disaster Funds Has Now Passed The Assembly
(Long Island, NY) Legislation introduced by Senator Thomas D. Croci (R-Sayville) to encourage speedier processing of unpaid disaster funds to Sandy victims (Senate bill S4694; Assembly bill A7204) received final legislative approval and will be sent to the Governor for his signature..
“Approval by both houses of the Legislature is another significant victory for Sandy victims that have been navigating the labyrinth of the NY Rising program for two and a half years. I hope this strong legislative support will convince the Governor to sign it into law.” said Senator Croci, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Veterans, and Military Affairs.
The legislation requires the Governor, in cooperation with the commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and the executive director of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, to produce and deliver to the Legislature a quarterly report detailing the status of all Sandy claims for disaster assistance pending before, or being assisted by, the Governor and/or the New York Rising program.
This bill was drafted in response to the existence of hundreds, possibly thousands, of Sandy victims who are still awaiting the disaster funds to which they are entitled. As the third anniversary of the superstorm approaches, it is imperative that swift action be taken.
All media inquiries should be directed to Senator Croci’s Communications Specialist, Christine Geed at (631) 398-8044 (call or text) or via email at geed@nysenate.gov. Inquiries for additional information should be directed to Senator Croci’s Press Secretary, Jennifer Freeman Romero at (631) 513-5657 or via email at jfreeman@nysenate.gov.
