Living in the North Street Neighborhood of Johnson City, NY, has become increasingly challenging due to a series of pressing infrastructure issues. Rainstorms turns our streets into miniature rivers. Our crossings are perilous, where neglect has bred danger for children, the elderly, and small dogs trying to navigate the area safely. The decaying infrastructure is not just an eyesore but a stumbling block for potential redevelopment opportunities that could revitalize our community.

This situation wasn't always supposed to be this way. When Marc Molinaro was in office, our neighborhood was promised $5 million in federal funding meant for necessary renewals and improvements. These funds were earmarked to solve our persistent drainage problems, make crossings safer, repair crumbling infrastructure, and uplift the overall quality of life through well-thought-out redevelopment projects.

However, these promises have yet to be fulfilled, and the challenges continue to compound with no end in sight. But there is hope—Josh Riley, our current Congressman, has the power to advocate for the release of this promised funding, thereby playing a pivotal role in transforming the North Street Neighborhood.

By supporting this petition, you stand with us in urging Congressman Josh Riley to prioritize the allocation of these funds, so long-awaited improvements can finally take shape. Concrete evidence of our plight is visible all through our neighborhood; flooding after every rain, parents holding their children's hands across unsafe streets, and buildings that once stood tall now begging for repair.

This is not just about repairing roads or installing new drains—it's about restoring the sense of community that North Street deserves, creating a safer and more prosperous environment for everyone. We need these funds to breathe new life into our cherished neighborhood.

Help us turn this promise into a reality. Sign this petition to call upon Congressman Riley to take definitive action, ensuring the renewal of our beloved North Street Neighborhood. Together, we can push for the change our community urgently needs.