Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Representative Joe McAndrew Announce Over $1.4 Million in LSA Grant Awards

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Joe McAndrew announce $1,464,942 in LSA Grants benefitting their constituents.

“I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities,” said Senator Costa. “These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life, and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the 43rd district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and improving the daily experiences of our fellow residents.”

“The dollars awarded today will help save lives, give our kids great places to play, improve our infrastructure, will help keep our water bills in check and will create new affordable homes in our community,” said Representative McAndrew. “I am proud to be teaming up with Senator Costa to drive out these necessary funds. These grant recipients are valued community members doing incredible work. I am delighted to see this money go to work for the people we serve.”

With Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces:

  • Oakmont Borough was awarded $600,000 for Riverside Park Improvements, including walking trail renovations, rubberized play surfaces, and ADA compliance, among other upgrades.
  • Penn Hills Municipality was awarded $200,000 for Jamar’s Tiny Village to purchase five prefabricated homes and two storage units to provide shelter for those in need.
  • Verona Borough was awarded $164,942 for Roadway Reconstructions.
  • Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority was awarded $500,000 for the purchase and installation of a Water Meter.

Learn more about the LSA Program here.

Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats’ priorities for every Pennsylvanian here.

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Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Representative Nick Pisciottano Announce over $350,000 in LSA Grants for Allegheny County

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representative Nick Pisciottano to announce $374,409 benefitting the City of Pittsburgh.

“I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these LSA dollars to benefit our communities,” said Senator Costa. “These dollars will help deliver safety, quality of life, and basic needs to our friends and neighbors across the 43rd district. I look forward to seeing these dollars improve our municipalities and improving the daily experiences of our fellow residents.”

“I am always eager to work with Senator Costa to bring more tax dollars back to Allegheny County,” said Pisciottano. “These grant awards are going to support critical aspects of our community, like new vehicle purchases to help more students get to school on time. I’ll continue fighting for every dollar available from the state to help create better lives for my constituents.”

Together with Representative Nick Pisciottano, Senator Costa announces that the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $374,409 on behalf of Community Specialist Corporation (DBA The Academy) to purchase a van to transfer students to the New Outlook Academy and New Academy Charter School located in Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County.

The New Academy Charter School provides educational services to juvenile offenders in need of support to improve their regular attendance in school. The project will purchase 10 new passenger vans to support these transport services in making sure these students make it to class.  

Learn more about the LSA Program here.

Learn more about the PA Senate Democrats’ priorities for every Pennsylvanian here.

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