MENG THANKS SBA FOR OPENING DISASTER LOAN CENTER IN QUEENS; CONGRESSWOMAN MEETS WITH PERSONNEL ASSISTING LOCAL FLOODING VICTIMS AFTER HELPING TO FUND THE AGENCY

Washington, July 21 -- Rep. Grace Meng issued the following press release:

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) visited the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Queens where she thanked agency personnel for the work they have done to assist local residents and businesses impacted by flooding that occurred in the borough this past May.

Meng's congressional committee - the House Appropriations Committee - funds the SBA, and all other federal government agencies, which includes resources to help bring this type of assistance to the borough.

SBA personnel at this temporary, two-week site at Council Member Linda Lee's office in Oakland Gardens, answered questions and helped individuals apply for low interest disa...