Broad Channel, Queens – Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Broad Channel), Senator Addabbo (D- Howard Beach), and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be giving away free rain barrels on Sunday June 2nd, 2019 from 10 AM to 12:00 PM at the American Legion Post 1404, at 209 Cross Bay Blvd., in Broad Channel. Rain barrels are designed to help catch excess rain water, which can later be reused for simple household tasks, such as watering plants or washing cars.

“Rain barrels are one of those amazing free resources you don't want to miss out on,” said Pheffer Amato. “By having a rain barrel you can save money on your water bill whenever you wash your car or water your lawn and can also help to preserve water in general. It is such a pleasure doing these events with Senator Addabbo and the folks from DEP- I look forward to seeing everyone on June 2nd!”

“Rain barrels are a great way to help residents not only save money on their water bill, but to also help protect the environment,” Addabbo said. “I always enjoy giving away these free rain barrels and I would like to thank both Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato and the DEP for partnering with me to spread the word about the usefulness of these rain barrels.”

To register for a free rain barrel, call Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato’s Rockaway District Office at 718-945-9550.