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A New York elected official recently announced that her office has secured $1 million in funds for seemingly endlessly deferred repairs needed at the Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road station, as part of the historic bipartisan omnibus appropriations agreement for Fiscal Year 2022.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said the project will replace deteriorated platforms and help make the station more Americans with Disabilities Act accessible. Due to the historic design of the station, the State Historic Preservation Office will be consulted for the design improvements.
“Our public transportation system is the backbone of the region’s economy and is an important part of our outer boroughs’ infrastructure that is vital in getting Forest Hills residents around the city,” Gillibrand added. “Upgrading New York City’s infrastructure has been a key focus of mine, and these funds will help improve not only service for residents who use this major Queens transit hub on a daily basis, but also the borough’s quality of life.”
