September 14 2021- Two New York newspapers have published an opinion column submitted by prominent New York lawmakers and labor leaders.

The Op-Ed states in part:

 "Decades of underfunding our infrastructure, of relying upon a patchwork and reactive approaches has slammed into reality. Our nation faces unprecedented extreme weather events and other challenges from coast to coast which threaten our well-being.

Thus far, Congress’ response has been inadequate. Where the need for new infrastructure investment is $5 trillion or more, the Senate’s “Infrastructure and Jobs Act” proposes just $550 billion of new spending. We support this legislation, but it lands far short of the mark.

We, the undersigned, are rallying our citizens to demand that Congress respond to this crisis in a way which is appropriate: The establishment of a large, $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank, as outlined in HR3339...."

The article appeared in The Journal News which covers the Lower Hudson Valley and in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle newspaper.