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NYS Assemblymember seeks $50 million to replace lead service lines

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A New York Assemblyman is seeking funding in the state budget for the replacement of lead service lines.

Hudson Valley Democrat Jonathan Jacobson of the 104th District organized a letter to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie seeking a funding boost to the state Health Department’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, which provides up to $10,000 per homeowner to replace a contaminated line.

As of last July the program had replaced 2,300 pipes in 28 municipalities.

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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