SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING ON THE WAY TO NEW ROCHELLE FOR SHELDRAKE RIVER STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT

Schumer And Gillibrand Say This Funding Will Help City Design And Develop Plans To Improve Stormwater Infrastructure Including A New Culvert, Drain Pipes, Catch Basins And More

Schumer And Gillibrand Secured Funding Authorization Two Years Ago And Have Pushed To Clear Final Hurdle To Deliver $$ For New Rochelle

Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Is Flowing To New Rochelle For Start Planning For Upgraded Stormwater Infrastructure!

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have delivered $1,500,000 in federal funding for New Rochelle to design and develop plans for stormwater improvements at Kewanee Road and Stratton Road, including a new culvert, drain pipes, catch basins, and more, which is now thanks to Schumer on its way to being signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 spending bill. This project will help make New Rochelle more storm-resilient while creating good-paying construction jobs. Schumer and Gillibrand previously secured authorization for this federal funding two years ago and pushed for its inclusion in the final spending bill.

"Federal funding will soon begin to flow for critical stormwater infrastructure upgrades in New Rochelle! For years, New Rochelle's neighborhoods have suffered from flooding during storms. New Rochelle is no stranger to heavy flooding, and after years of working with the city, I am proud to deliver $1.5 million in federal funding so New Rochelle can make plans to improve its stormwater infrastructure," said Senator Schumer. "This critical investment will support the design and engineering stages of installing a new culvert, drain pipes, and catch basins at the Kewanee and Stratton Road area. Strengthening our water infrastructure systems is fundamental, which is why I fought to authorize this funding two years ago and ensure its inclusion in this year's budget bill. I will always fight to keep New York's communities safe."

"Severe flooding across Westchester has been catastrophic for residents, businesses, and commuters. I was proud to secure $1.5 million in federal funding to ensure New Rochelle can enact critical infrastructure upgrades," said Senator Gillibrand. "Major flooding can trap cars and slow vital services like first responders, putting New Yorkers in dangerous and sometimes deadly situations. As severe storms and floods become more frequent, it is essential that New York's infrastructure can keep up. I'm proud to bring these federal dollars back home, and I will keep working to deliver the resources New Rochelle needs to strengthen its infrastructure and build resilience for the future."

"The City of New Rochelle is grateful for Senator Schumer and Gillibrand's successful efforts in securing $1.5 million to support design and planning for stormwater drainage improvements along the Sheldrake River. This project will help our residents in the flood-prone area near Kewanee and Stratton Roads reduce roadway flooding and enhance resilience in surrounding residential neighborhoods," said New Rochelle Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert. "We look forward to working with the Senators and the Congressional delegation to secure additional project funding for our Citywide flood mitigation program."

The Sheldrake River Stormwater Improvements project will make stormwater drainage improvements at Kewanee Road and Stratton Road, including the installation of a new culvert, drain pipes, and catch basins. These improvements would alleviate flooding on roads and in the surrounding areas. These neighborhoods suffer from flooding during heavy rainfall events, and this project aims to make the area more resilient during storms. The funding Schumer and Gillibrand delivered will help the city with design and engineering efforts, resulting in a completed design effort.

Schumer and Gillibrand helped secure authorization for this federal funding two years ago in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which Schumer led to passage in the Senate. With the funding authorization in hand, Schumer and Gillibrand pushed for this funding to be included in the final FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill that passed the Senate earlier this month after passing the House of Representatives. The federal funding will be delivered through the Army Corps of Engineers.

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