Appropriations

FY 27 Community Project Funding Requests

The Office of Congresswoman Laura Gillen seeks requests for Community Project Funding for eligible projects with demonstrated community support that will directly benefit the Fourth Congressional District of New York. This funding may be available to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for specific, authorized purposes under federal law, subject to guidance and restrictions from the House Committee on Appropriations.

Full committee guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 can be found here. You can also view relevant subcommittee guidance by clicking here.

NOTE: Members of Congress are permitted to submit a maximum of 20 total requests for Community Project Funding, across all the Appropriations bills. In addition, there is no guarantee that your request will be funded, or that eligible projects will receive the full amount requested.

The deadline was Friday, March 6, at 5:00 PM.

FY 27 Programmatic & Language Requests

The Office of Congresswoman Laura Gillen also considers requests for Programmatic and Language requests for the FY27 Appropriations bills. The deadline was Friday, March 6, at 5:00 PM.

FY 27 CPF Requests Submitted

Congresswoman Gillen has submitted the following funding requests for important community projects in New York's Fourth Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2027.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee Requirements, Congresswoman Gillen has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.

NOTE: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by subcommittee.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Lido and Point Lookout Fire District Training Center - $750,000

Lido and Point Lookout Fire District: 102 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout, NY, 11569.

This funding would be used to construct a new training facility for the District’s volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel, replacing the existing facility, which is no longer safe due to widespread decay and degradation. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a training center for volunteer firefighters is essential for the emergency preparedness of the Point Lookout and Lido Beach Census Designated Places with a combined population of only 4,246 residents.

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

South Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department Second Floor - $3,650,000

Village of South Floral Park: 383 Roquette Ave, South Floral Park, NY 11001

This funding would support a second-floor addition and a comprehensive renovation of its existing firehouse facility. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the South Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department operates out of a small, aging, single-story firehouse that no longer meets the operational needs of a modern volunteer department. Ensuring that the facility is modern, functional, and code-compliant directly supports faster response times, improved coordination, and enhanced emergency preparedness for this small Village of only 1,741 residents.

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Commerce, Justice, and Science

Freeport Police Department Vehicles - $438,113

Incorporated Village of Freeport: 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY, 11520.

The funding would be used to purchase 6 purpose-built patrol vehicles for the Incorporated Village of Freeport's Police Department to replace aging units that are no longer operationally reliable. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen core systems and enhance the crime prevention and emergency response capabilities of the Freeport Police Department. Modernizing this essential public safety equipment and technology would also improve the safety of both law enforcement and members of the community in Freeport, the second largest Village in the State of New York.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Hempstead Public Safety Technology Cameras - $2,000,000

Hempstead Police Department: 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY, 11550

The funding would be used for the acquisition and deployment of additional License Plate Recognition Cameras and live-feed Pan-Tilt-Zoom surveillance cameras to expand the capabilities of the Police Department's Real Time Intelligence Center. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this technology will help to deter criminal activity, strengthen investigative efforts, and provide essential video and time-stamped evidence of incidents for the Hempstead Police Department. The funding will help the Hempstead Police Department continue to make progress in reducing crime and enhancing public safety.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Lynbrook Police Patrol Vehicles - $720,000

Incorporated Village of Lynbrook: 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY, 11563

The funding would be used for the acquisition of 8 marked police patrol vehicles for use by the uniformed law enforcement officers of the Lynbrook Police Department. These vehicles would replace the Department's existing high-mileage and damaged vehicles, which have reached the end of their life cycle. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help ensure the officers of the Lynbrook Police Department have safe and efficient vehicles to be able to patrol the Village, enforce the law, prevent crime, and respond to emergencies. This project will support the Lynbrook Police Department's community-oriented patrolling and crime prevention efforts and enforcement of vehicle and traffic laws.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).

Link to signed disclosure here.

Long Beach Police Cruisers - $200,000

City of Long Beach: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY, 11561.

The funding would be used for the purchase of 2 new police cruisers and associated equipment for use by the Long Beach Police Department and its 77 officers. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance the Long Beach Police Department's capabilities while replacing aging vehicles, which require the Department to spend money on regular maintenance to keep them running, thereby helping save taxpayer dollars. The project would also support the Long Beach Police Department in preventing crime and maintaining public safety in the community.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

FY 26 CPF Requests Submitted

NOTE: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by subcommittee.

Commerce, Justice, and Science

Rockville Centre Police Security Cameras - $2,000,000

Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre: 1 College Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

The funding would be used for the acquisition of high-grade security cameras on light posts to help solve and deter crime and provide footage of auto and other accidents. The officers of the Rockville Centre Village Police Department use security cameras to prevent property theft and other crimes, secure Village resources, and protect residents and visitors. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because crime on Long Island is on the rise, and this technology helps deter criminal activity and provide evidence and footage in the event of an incident or accident.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Bellerose Village Fire Truck - $1,000,000

Bellerose Village Volunteer Fire Department: 50 Superior Road, Bellerose Village, NY 11001

The funding would be used to replace a truck purchased in 1991, one of the oldest on Long Island, that routinely fails annual safety inspections. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because having a functional and compliant fire truck is essential to the physical safety of the Village of Bellerose, a small village of just 1,153 residents according to the 2020 census.

This project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes described in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Homeland Security

Freeport Nuisance Flooding Mitigation - $3,996,500

Incorporated Village of Freeport: 46 N Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY 11520

The funding would be used to construct five pump stations and tide check valves to protect the community of Freeport from nuisance flooding. The residents of this community are at a uniquely high risk of nuisance flooding, which has caused basement flooding, yard equipment damages, vehicle salt-water losses, and the inability to transit access roads until tides recede. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these pump stations will protect an additional 1,725 residents from nuisance flooding, and reduce the village’s reliance on federal funding for future disasters.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 203 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5133), as amended by Section 1234, National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation, of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018.

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

City of Long Beach Sand Filter Tank Replacement - $3,927,400

City of Long Beach: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561

The funding would be used to purchase eight sand filter tanks at the Park Place Drinking Water Treatment Plant. The current tanks are nearing the end of their useful lives. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a filter replacement will ensure the public drinking water supply is safe, clean, and free from contamination.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Village of Hempstead Water Treatment Upgrades - $5,000,000

Incorporated Village of Hempstead: 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550.

The funding would be used to replace outdated equipment and improve water treatment with newer equipment designed to restore water capacity of the Village's treatment plant, and improve the removal of emerging contaminants. Replacing the outdated system will help the Village to provide clean, safe drinking water for residents and businesses, ensuring long-term public health and sustainability of the community's water supply. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this investment will help ensure the Village drinking water supply is clean and safe for residents.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Other Related Agencies

Edgemere Fire Station 2 Renovation and Structural Repairs - $8,000,000

Incorporated Village of Garden City: 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.

The funding would be used for the renovation of a nearly 100-year-old Fire Station to help meet today's codes and provide emergency services to the entire community, while preserving its historic character. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help bring the building up to code, ensure ADA compliance, and maintain the village's ability to provide fire protection and emergency response services to residents.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Floral Park Hook and Ladder Fire Truck - $2,639,955

Incorporated Village of Floral Park: One Floral Boulevard, Floral Park, NY 11001.

The funding would be used for the acquisition of a replacement aerial ladder truck to replace a current, 30-year-old truck which no longer complies with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because updated fire apparatus is necessary to provide an essential service to residents and businesses and to support the village's continued growth and economic development.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Franklin Square Public Library Roof and HVAC Replacement - $3,000,000

Franklin Square Public Library: 19 Lincoln Rd, Franklin Square, NY 11010.

This funding would be used for the construction and replacement of the library's roof, which is at the end of its useful life, and the HVAC system, which is outdated and inefficient. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current roof and HVAC system have resulted in hazardous conditions for the community and increased utility costs, placing an additional burden on the taxpayers.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Hickey Park Accessibility Upgrades - $5,763,782

Village of Rockville Centre: One College Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

This funding would be used to rehabilitate Hickey Park in the Village of Rockville Centre to be accessible to all community members. This project would include accessible and ADA-compliant upgrades to ensure all community members have equal access to this public space. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because, without necessary upgrades, people with disabilities cannot fully access the park due to the outdated path, landscaping, bathroom, and lighting.

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Lakeview Library Renovation - $1,000,000

Lakeview Public Library: 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

This funding would be used for a renovation to ensure the library has usable spaces for library programming community events, and areas for patrons to take advantage of the library's essential services. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because improved community spaces for learning and engagement will bolster opportunities for young people in this low-income community, allowing them to participate in structured programming that inspires a love of learning while improving education and behavioral outcomes for the Lakeview community.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Lynbrook All Weather Roof Cover - $1,035,000

Lynbrook Police Department: 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563.

The funding would be used for the acquisition and installation of an all-weather canopy equipped with lighting over an outdoor facility currently used as a roller hockey rink at the Village's Greis Park, expanding the uses and program offerings of the facility and enabling it to be used year-round. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the accessibility of the community infrastructure for all residents of Nassau County, provide access to a safe, covered facility, and help bring more people to the area by expanding opportunities available at the facility. In addition, the Lynbrook Police Department seeks to use the facility to run a year-round community outreach program through youth sports, increasing opportunities for local law enforcement to interact with residents.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Long Island Rail Road Bellerose ADA Upgrade - $5,000,000

New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004.

This funding will upgrade the Bellerose Long Island Rail Road station to be ADA-accessible, including a step-free path of travel, and rehabilitate several station components to improve customer experience. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these upgrades will improve quality of life for the riding public, particularly for peoples with disabilities, seniors, and parents with young children who rely on the station.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code.

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Tower Ladder Truck for the Long Beach Fire Department - $2,700,000

The City of Long Beach: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561.

This funding would be used to purchase a new fire truck for the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD), replacing an apparatus that is at the end of its useful life. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because, without a complete fleet, the LBFD will not be able to fully protect the Long Beach Community and critical New York State infrastructure such as bridges, highways, and the Long Island Railroad (LIRR).

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Valley Stream Creek Repairs - $3,300,000

Valley Stream Central High School District: One Kent Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580.

This funding would be used for critical repairs to address stream bank erosion along the Valley Stream Creek at Valley Stream South High School. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current erosion rate poses a direct risk to the surrounding neighborhood and key areas of campus infrastructure.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.

Village of Hempstead Mirschel Park Community Center - $5,000,000

Incorporated Village of Hempstead: 90 Atlantic Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550.

This funding would be used to rehabilitate the Mirschel Park Community Center in the economically distressed Village of Hempstead. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a revitalized community center would transform the neighborhood, providing dynamic and structured programming as an alternative to negative influences.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).

Link to signed disclosure letter here.