$3.3 Million dollars has been secured through Senator Schumer’s office for use in Broome County. A majority of the money will be used to remove lead from up to 155 older homes. According to Broome County, 40 to 50 new cases of childhood lead poisoning shows up each year in the county. Lead poisoning can lead to developmental issues in children among other things. A large portion of the $3.3 Million dollars is part of a five-year, forgivable federal loan.
