Cuomo, city at odds over funding for NYCHA [View all]

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Brendan Cheney


Governor Andrew Cuomo is battling with Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials over how to allocate $100 million in state funding for the New York City Housing Authority.

This year's state budget included $100 million for repairs at NYCHA buildings but city officials are worried Cuomo will not earmark the money for roof repair and replacement, as NYCHA had requested, a move Councilman Mark Levine on Thursday called a "shameless act."

The mayor, Council and many residents argue roof repairs are of highest priority because leaky roofs lead to mold, mildew, asthma and a host of other conditions.

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2015/05/8568992/cuomo-city-odds-over-funding-nycha