Under the new budget, Buffalo and Western New York will receive 40.1% of funding, New York City 13.6%, Hudson Valley 9.6%, leaving Long Island with a mere 7.8%. This drastic drop raises concerns about infrastructure and transportation needs for an area that regularly accounts for a larger share of the budget.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine emphasized the disparity, stating, 'Suffolk is number one in the state - more registered vehicles, drivers, and lane mileage than any other county. Long Island is getting shortchanged in terms of transportation aid... We need to call for change now.'
Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors' Association, highlighted the urgency: 'We have some of the fastest-deteriorating road conditions in the state. Long Island has experienced a significant decline over the past six years, and we must advocate for our fair share of funding.'
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