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POLITICSJul 31 · 19:00 UTCAMNYBy Shane O’Brien

AOC helps secure federal funding to remove abandoned vessels from NYC waterways

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez secured a $2.3 million federal grant to remove abandoned vessels and marine debris from NYC waterways. The funding, from NOAA, supports removing 1 million pounds of debris and introduces a program for boat owners to surrender vessels before they become derelict.

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Alexandria Ocasio-CortezpersonNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationorganizationNYC Parks Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel SurrenderingorganizationTricia ShimamurapersonFlushing BayplaceCollege PointplaceBronx Riverplaceabandoned vesselstopic
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