Malliotakis Announces $42.7 Million to Improve Fort Hamilton Operations
(BROOKLYN, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis announced $42.7 million in federal funding for base operations support services at 200 year old Fort Hamilton with the work expected to be completed by July 2030.
The funding will cover essential infrastructure needs, including grounds maintenance, electrical and plumbing repairs, road work, pest management services, HVAC and boiler maintenance, as well as other improvements to prevent disruptions to the base’s critical operations. This contract is funded through baseline Army accounts authorized under the current Continuing Resolution (CR), which Congress passed and the President signed into law earlier this year to ensure continuity of operations.
“As New York City’s only active-duty Army installation, this funding will support critical infrastructure improvements, reinforcing Fort Hamilton’s role as a vital strategic hub for both the city and our nation.” said Congresswoman Malliotakis. “Not only will this funding help ensure the base can operate efficiently and effectively, but it will also improve quality of life for the service members and their families who live and work there. We’re grateful for Fort Hamilton’s continued presence to our community as well as the service of the men and women assigned there. As the Fort celebrates its bicentennial, this investment will help strengthen its mission and readiness for its next 200 years.”
“The Fort Hamilton Community is grateful for the $42.7 million contract dedicated to base operations for the upkeep and preservation of our historic installation over the next five years,” said Col. Misty Cantwell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Commander. “This money will play a vital role in supporting our mission readiness by ensuring our facilities are equipped to meet the needs of our Service Members, families, and the installation’s workforce. We would like to thank the Congresswoman for her continued support and advocacy for Fort Hamilton and our mission.”
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis at Fort Hamilton with Col. Misty Cantwell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Commander. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Banner Image: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis at Fort Hamilton with Col. Misty Cantwell, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Commander. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers. Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.