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May 26, 2006

News Update
Assembly Secures $4.2M for South Avenue garage repair

I was pleased to join Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy, City Council President Lois Giess and my Assembly colleagues this week as we announced a $4.2 million Assembly grant for the South Avenue garage repair project.

Part of the garage's helix-shaped exit ramp collapsed on Friday, April 21. Fortunately, the incident caused no deaths or injuries, but it does represent a large and unexpected expense for city taxpayers.

Thanks to the hard work of Mayor Duffy and Assembly delegation leader David Gantt, Speaker Sheldon Silver agreed to the funding announced on Thursday.

It is essential for downtown businesses and visitors that the South Avenue garage be reopened as quickly as possible. I'm pleased to have played a role in making that happen, and proud that our delegation was able to deliver this much-needed financial support for our community.

About NYS Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle

Since 1990, Assemblyman Joseph D. Morelle has represented the 132nd Assembly District, which includes portions of the city of Rochester and the Monroe County suburbs of Irondequoit and Brighton. During his tenure in the NYS Legislature, Joe has made economic development and expanding employment opportunities his top priority.

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