Washington, Sept. 8 -- Congresswoman Laura Gillen issued the following press release:

The Bellerose Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station is currently the only remaining station in Nassau County with no elevator, escalator or ramp to the platform Image Watch the Full Press Conference Remarks HERE. BELLEROSE, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced $250,000 in new federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process to help upgrade the Bellerose LIRR station to be fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including upcoming station renovations such as a new elevator, ramps and stairs. Rep. Gillen was joined by Bellerose Village Mayor Kenn...