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Chair Thomas-Henry cites New Jersey Route 80 grant program as model

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:02:05 · 16 sec

Thomas-Henry describes how the New Jersey Economic Development Authority launched grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by Route 80 sinkhole construction closures. She presents it as a precedent for supporting businesses affected by major roadway work.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

In New Jersey, when Route 80 was under construction to address a sinkhole, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Shanel Thomas-Henry

launched a grant program to support small local businesses and nonprofits impacted by the partial and full closure of the highway.