Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $22,371,000 in federal funding for critical projects in the Bronx in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding package that was signed into law yesterday. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending items.
“I am proud to deliver over $22 million in federal investments to support Bronx residents and communities,” said Senator Schumer. “These funds boost vital local projects including food pantry distribution, NYCHA renovation projects, investments at St. Barnabas Hospital, and much more. I will not stop fighting to deliver the resources needed to support our communities and the organizations that help them flourish.”
“This year’s funding will help support significant projects in the Bronx, from broadband expansions and community center upgrades in high-need communities to affordable housing construction,” said Senator Gillibrand. “With tens of millions of dollars going directly to organizations across the five boroughs, I am proud to be delivering this much-needed federal funding to improve the lives of New Yorkers and to keep New York City flourishing.”
A full list of funded projects in the Bronx is below:
$6 million for the Food Bank for New York City
This award will fund the renovation of the Food Bank for New York City’s 90,000-square foot warehouse in Hunts Point, Brooklyn to allow for greater food distribution capacity. Renovations will support the organization’s ability to distribute approximately 15 million additional pounds of food annually to families most in need.
$5 million for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to Upgrade Plumbing at Patterson Houses
This funding will support critical renovations at NYCHA’s Patterson Houses complex as part of the NYCHA Building Line Initiative (BLI), which includes comprehensive plumbing and renovation projects that aim to address mold and leaks.
$3 million for Habitat for Humanity New York City & Westchester County
This funding will support the Claremont House Project, which will develop a 66-unit affordable co-op with the goal of promoting homeownership in the Bronx.
$2 million for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development’s Initiative to Provide Internet Services for Low-Income New Yorkers
This funding will support the Neighborhood Internet Initiative, a partnership between the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York Public Library to build a broadband network that provides free internet to low-income households, including those that receive Section 8 rental assistance.
$2 million for BronxWorks to Renovate the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center
This funding will be used for renovations of the Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center’s kitchen, electrical infrastructure, HVAC system, and bathrooms. The center serves as a vital community resource and economic engine in the Bronx, housing a Head Start program, afterschool and summer camp services for school-aged youth, adolescent development programs, an intake office and older adult center for seniors, housing counseling, eviction prevention, and benefits services for families.
$1,371,000 for the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center
This funding will support critical repairs at the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center’s main facility. This building is a critical community resource that houses an older adult center, early child care services, afterschool/youth services, and additional support services, including a food pantry.
$1 million for Fordham University Workforce & Entrepreneurship Center
This funding will support the renovation of a vacant former industrial space on Fordham Road in the Bronx to create a fully-accessible hub that will serve the community with entrepreneurship support, job training, and other resources leading to educational attainment and economic opportunities.
$1 million for Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses Campus
This funding will support electrical infrastructure enhancements at Montefiore Medical Center’s Moses Campus. This initiative will centralize power distribution to optimize power management and distribution efficiency.
$1 million for St. Barnabas Hospital Strategic Infrastructure Investment
This funding will be used to purchase advanced biplane interventional radiology imaging equipment to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. The hospital currently uses a single plane imager that has outlived its useful life.
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