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COUNTY EXECUTIVE CURRAN JOINS GOVERNOR CUOMO AT ANTI-GANG FUNDING BILL SIGNING
Funding Slated for Summer Jobs Program and After School Programs
Brentwood, NY – Nassau County Executive Laura Curran today joined Governor Andrew Cuomo as he signed a bill for more than $18.5 million in anti-gang money.
“I am proud of the joint efforts across Long Island to eliminate the fear of gang violence and return peace to our communities,” said Nassau County Executive Curran. “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s continued leadership he has ensured the state’s the FY 2019 Budget delivered the funding necessary to provide much needed education programs and gang prevention strategies that will help keep our kids safe.”
Curran added, “In addition he again shows his support for the men and women of our police departments by making sure they are equipped with the tools needed to combat gang violence and hold perpetrators accountable. I look forward to working with state and local partners to launch these programs and help shape the lives of New York’s young men and women.”
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