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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Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel Announce LSA Grant Awards Totaling over $900,000

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 22, 2024 – Today, Senator Jay Costa and Representative Dan Frankel together are proud to announce $913,348 benefitting their districts from the LSA Grant fund.

“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.”  

“These grants will not only strengthen our shared community infrastructure but also support the rich diversity that makes our corner of Pittsburgh such a special place to live,” said Rep. Dan Frankel. “Through this funding, we will help foster a more secure, inclusive, and thriving environment for all.”

With Representative Dan Frankel, Senator Costa announces:

  • Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $350,000 so that Congregation Poale Zedeck could enter Phase II of building an Emergency Egress.
  • Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was also awarded $32,224 so the Latin American Studies Association Cultural Center can make improvements.
  • Finally, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh was awarded $531,124 so that Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Pittsburgh can complete renovations and supply equipment to Yeshiva Schools 403 Greenfield.

Learn more about the LSA Program here.

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

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