Politics on the Hudson

Rep. Nita Lowey was in Eastchester this morning to promote the expected passage this week of a House bill calling for the implementation of the recommendations of the Sept. 11th Commission.

Of special concern to Lowey, are provisions creating a “common sense, risk-based formula” to allocate Homeland Security funds to cities, and providing funds for local responders to improve communications equipment.

“This risk-based funding approach would ensure that New York and the other most at-risk regions of the country get the homeland security funds they need to keep us safe,” said Lowey.  “The 9/11 bill would also help close the communications gap that plagued our response on September 11th and during other emergencies including Hurricane Katrina, the Columbine massacre, and the Oklahoma City bombing.” 

The Harrison Democrat was joined by local first responders, including Keith Fennelly of the Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners and New Rochelle Fire Commissioner Ray Kiernan.