‘How does that make sense for us?’ Staten Island officials oppose pipeline project over 3.5% gas bill increase
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several Staten Island elected officials say they’re opposed to a pipeline expansion off the coast of the borough largely because of the impact it will have on residents’ gas prices.
Two of the Island’s state lawmakers, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Assemblymember Charles Fall, expressed opposition to the pipeline proposal, which will bring a new underwater pipeline and additional infrastructure to improve the existing flow of natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York.
“As families across Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn continue to struggle with rising costs for housing, food, and basic necessities, the last thing they need is higher utility bills. I have serious concerns about National Grid’s proposal to raise local rates to fund the NESE pipeline project,” Scarcella-Spanton, who represents the Island’s North Shore and part of South Brooklyn, said. “I need far more information on the environmental impact, cost burden, and long-term implications for our communities. Right now, my priority is protecting ratepayers and I don’t believe New Yorkers can afford another increase.”
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