Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Representative Nick Pisciottano Announce over $350,000 in LSA Grants for Allegheny County

PITTSBURGH, PA - October 22, 2024 - Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representative Nick Pisciottano to announce $374,409 benefitting the City of Pittsburgh.

"I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities," said Senator Costa. "These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life, and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the 43^rd district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and improving the daily experiences of our fellow residents."

"I am always eager to work with Senator Costa to bring more tax dollars back to Allegheny County," said Pisciottano. "These grant awards are going to support critical aspects of our community, like new vehicle purchases to help more students get to school on time. I'll continue fighting for every dollar available from the state to help create better lives for my constituents."

Together with Representative Nick Pisciottano, Senator Costa announces that the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $374,409 on behalf of Community Specialist Corporation (DBA The Academy) to purchase a van to transfer students to the New Outlook Academy and New Academy Charter School located in Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County.

The New Academy Charter School provides educational services to juvenile offenders in need of support to improve their regular attendance in school. The project will purchase 10 new passenger vans to support these transport services in making sure these students make it to class.

Learn more about the LSA Program here.

Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats' priorities for every Pennsylvanian here.

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