July 9, 2025
Speaker Heastie Continues Annual Statewide Tour in Rockland County with Assemblymember Patrick J. Carroll, Announcing Over $2.1 million in Funding
Pictured in the first photo with Speaker Carl Heastie at Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing is Assemblymember Patrick J. Carroll and volunteer firefighter.
Pictured in the second photo with Speaker Carl Heastie at the Haverstraw Fire Department is Assemblymember Patrick J. Carroll and Village of Haverstraw Mayor Michael F. Kohut.
Pictured in the third photo with Speaker Carl Heastie at the Haverstraw Center is Assemblymember Patrick J. Carroll, Director of Youth and Family Services for the Village of Haverstraw Marion Breland with staff and campers of the Village of Haverstraw Summer Camp Program.
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Patrick J. Carroll made several stops in the Village of Haverstraw today, visiting the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing, Haverstraw Fire Department (HFD), Westhab Affordable Housing and The Haverstraw Center, announcing over $2.1 million for various projects in the village.
“Our visit today was a plentiful showing of this community’s commitment to investing in the safety and security of hardworking families,” said Speaker Heastie. “It truly takes a village to build community, and the Village of Haverstraw is a true blueprint of the need for continued investment in our neighborhoods.”
“Today’s tour was showcasing the incredible work my community is doing to support each other,” said Assemblymember Carroll. “From the life-saving work of the fire department to the support provided by Westhab and the Haverstraw Center – our community is providing all our families the resources and opportunities they need to keep safe and thrive.”
Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Carroll met with Village of Haverstraw Mayor Michael Kohut to tour the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Landing and see the fireboat of the HFD. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Carroll announced that $650,000 in funding would be provided to support the fire boat’s river patrol and mutual aid effort to neighboring fire districts. They also toured the fire department’s facilities, announcing $350,000 in funding for new fire equipment to support the all-volunteer force’s efforts to keep the community safe.
Speaker Heastie, Assemblymember Carroll and Mayor Kohut then visited the future site of Westhab’s Affordable Housing facility. Westhab is currently the largest non-profit developer of affordable housing in the Hudson Valley and they plan to build 81 units in Haverstraw for low-income families. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Carroll announced $1 million in funding to support this project and the Assembly Majority’s commitment to expanding affordable housing options across the state.
Speaker Heastie, Assemblymember Carroll and Mayor Kohut finished the tour at the Haverstraw Center. The center is home to the Department of Youth and Family Services, providing food pantry access, recreational opportunities, counselling services, educational programs and daily summer camp to families across the community. The center also partners with other community organizations to bring mental health counseling, employment assistance, financial support and legal services to all families. Speaker Heastie and Assemblymember Carroll announced $140,000 in funding to cover the cost of summer camp this summer and the following summer for all campers, providing accessible and affordable care for hardworking families in the Village of Haverstraw.