New York City's historic Lexington Avenue Armory, home to the renowned Fighting 69th Infantry, is set to undergo a transformative rehabilitation thanks to a
FILE – House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., speaks during a hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, on Capitol Hill, April 28, 2022, in Washington. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to advance legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21.
The $90 million funding allocation, secured as part of the FY2024 spending bill, will be dedicated to rehabilitating the existing 200,873 square foot building, bringing it up to modern readiness standards. Representative Nadler, Senator Schumer, and Senator Gillibrand spearheaded the effort to secure this funding, recognizing the importance of preserving and enhancing the armory’s capabilities.
“I am proud to deliver a total of $90 million in federal funding to make transformational renovations to the historic Lexington Avenue Armory in Manhattan,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will help the 120-year-old armory undergo extensive facility modernization to meet today’s readiness and state civil support needs.”
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