Congressman Joseph Crowley
Fighting for the People of Castle Hill

• Delivered $80,000 to the Castle Hill YMCA to assist in the completion of a community center


• Secured $800,000 for Soundview Community Action's cyber cafe initiative, a program dedicated to broadening "at risk" youths' and their families' familiarity with the use of computers in Castle Hill


• Successfully secured $250,000 for After School Programs for Castle Hill schools, on top of the $1.25 million already received for Library Improvements and improved teaching of American History


• Opened a Congressional Office on East Tremont Avenue to better respond to neighborhood concerns


• Led charge in Congress for $650 million reimbursement to the NYPD for expenses so these funds can be channeled to ensure more street patrols and safer neighborhoods


• Working to keep New York Express Bus service for the commuters in Castle Hill


• Enacting into law legislation mandating a review and overhaul of the postal operations throughout the Bronx to ensure greater service and efficiency for customers