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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nicholas J. Sacco and Sandra Bolden Cunningham that would extend eligibility to public access walkways for consideration on the shore protection project priority list and for funding from the Shore Protection Fund, was approved today by the full Senate.

“Under normal circumstances, property owners along the Hudson River accept the financial responsibility of building and maintaining public access walkways. But since Hurricane Sandy, the cost of repairs has been prohibitive, and it is no longer fair to ask condo owners and private entities to bear the entire burden of restoring walkways that have been virtually destroyed,” said Senator Sacco, D-Hudson and Bergen. “Considering the magnitude of recent storm damage, this bill is a reasonable measure that will provide an opportunity for homeowners in these areas to apply for much-needed assistance.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Nicholas J. Sacco and Sandra Bolden Cunningham that would extend eligibility to public access walkways for consideration on the shore protection project priority list and for funding from the Shore Protection Fund, was unanimously approved yesterday by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

“Without the help that this bill could offer the entire Hudson River Walkway program, which we have been collectively working toward for so many years, our region is in serious jeopardy. Condo owners and private entities that are responsible for maintaining waterfront walkways must be given the assistance they need to so that this precious public resource continues to be available to everyone,” said Senator Sacco, D-Hudson and Bergen.