GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON FEMA AGAIN DENYING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NEW YORK STATE FOR FEBRUARY BLIZZARD

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made the following statement on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) decision to deny for a second time Governor Kathy Hochul's Major Disaster Declaration request in response to the February blizzard that brought record snowfall, high wind speeds, and coastal flooding to New York:

"FEMA's decision to again deny Governor Hochul's request is wrong and a massive blow to New York State's recovery efforts. In the wake of February's record-breaking blizzard, our local governments stepped up to protect residents and save lives. Our municipal partners shouldn't be penalized for doing the right thing, and the...