Washington, D.C. – Today, New York State Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham (D-Brooklyn) traveled to the nation’s capital today to meet with officials from the Biden-Harris Administration as part of the White House’s Communities In Action initiative.

The Biden-Harris Administration has convened Communities in Action, a Building a Better America series that brings local elected officials and community leaders to the White House to discuss significant investments and the impact of these investments in communities throughout the United States.

The Administration’s “Investing in America Agenda” combines historic infrastructure investments with public-private partnerships to advance job growth, improve health outcomes, and grow the green economy. The results are already evident in New York City, including:

• $18.5 million for three NYC school districts to purchase clean school buses, phasing out polluting diesel models;
• Making high-speed internet available to low-income families through the affordable connectivity program;
• $110 million to redevelop the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, one of the largest food distribution centers in the country, enabling more efficient delivery of fresh and healthy produce to communities;
• Investments to protect homes and infrastructure against extreme weather, which has disproportionately impacted low-income communities of color;
• Capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and providing free vaccines for New Yorkers on Medicare;
• Reducing air pollution and saving New Yorkers money on transportation with expanded electric vehicle credits.

“As an advocate for District 43, and all New Yorkers, I was honored to join my elected peers in Washington, D.C., for this historic announcement,” said Assemblymember Brian A. Cunningham. “Since President Biden took office, companies have committed over $43 billion across New York State in private sector investments. These vital investments create good paying union jobs, rebuild critical infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, and help build a clean green economy that boosts U.S. competitiveness.”

Investments made through the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS Act, and more continue to deliver results for hard-working families, seniors, and businesses throughout the city.