Daniel Donovan: “Staten Island requires the allocation of substantial Federal funds to secure its coastline against the ravages of future…”

I get very concerned from time to time in reference to the cuts that are made to the grants and the funding for homeland preparedness when we always see the military budget escalated.

It is because of them and the dedicated and tireless professionals of NYC Emergency Management that New York City has become a stronger, more resilient, and secure place.

The open systems, multiple hubs, and lack of screening has made surface transportation systems a target for terrorist organizations and their sympathizers for years.

What could this committee do? What could Congress do to aid the brave agents that work for you?