Washington, July 7 -- Congressman Rob Menendez issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, Harrison Mayor James Fife, and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle announced $3,000,000 in federal funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements along Passaic Avenue in East Newark, Harrison, and Kearny.

"I am proud to have secured this critical funding to make our West Hudson communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists," said Congressman Menendez. "I am grateful to Congresswoman Pou, County Executive Guy, and Mayors Grilo, Fife, and Doyle for their partnership on this project, and I look forward to continuing...