For years, Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood, Long Island was used as an illegal dumping site for hazardous waste, which put children and communities in harm’s way.
Today, I'm proud to deliver $627K to improve this park and support this community that unfairly suffered.
Today, I'm proud to deliver $627K to improve this park and support this community that unfairly suffered.
These funds are the result of our lawsuits against companies that dumped tens of thousands of tons of hazardous construction waste in this park, forcing the park to close for three years and robbing residents of a centerpiece of their community.
The threats of environmental injustice are real and have unfairly plagued communities of color like Brentwood for too long.
Today, we begin to give back what’s long been due, and hold accountable those responsible for polluting this park with dangerous chemicals.
Today, we begin to give back what’s long been due, and hold accountable those responsible for polluting this park with dangerous chemicals.
We will continue to crack down on those who put our communities in jeopardy and protect the right of all New Yorkers to live in safe, healthy neighborhoods. 
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