Addabbo Co-Hosts Rain Barrel Event; Will Hold Another Giveaway April 30

Howard Beach, NY (April 11, 2016) In an effort to conserve water and contribute to the overall improvement of our city’s environmental health, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. was proud to co-host a free rain barrel giveaway on Sunday, April 10, in partnership with Assemblymembers Mike Miller and Cathy Nolan as well as the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Homeowners gathered at the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council on Sunday to pick up their 55-gallon rain barrels provided by DEP, which are meant to attach to rain gutters and collect excess rain water. Rather than using fresh water for household tasks, residents who use rain barrels can collects and store rain water that will then be available for later use.

In addition to this past weekend’s event, Addabbo has also planned another free rain barrel giveaway for his constituents on April 30 at New York Families for Autistic Children, located at 164-14 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. Those who pre-register to receive a rain barrel at this event may pick theirs up from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and any remaining barrels will be given away from 12 to 2 p.m. on a first-come-first-serve basis.

“Using rain barrels, which are designed to catch excess rain water, can have a major impact on our environment if we all take advantage of their benefits,” said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. “Simple tasks such as watering plants or washing a car can be completed by using rain water already naturally available to us, rather than clean drinking water from our homes. Not only will this go a long way to help preserve water, but it will save homeowners money in the long run by not having to pay for water needed to carry out everyday household chores. I thank DEP for working once again with Assemblyman Miller, Assemblywoman Nolan and me to pull off another successful rain barrel giveaway, as well as Greater Ridgewood Youth Council for allowing us to use their space for this wonderful community event. I look forward to hosting another giveaway for residents of my Senate district later this month, and I urge everyone to do their part to protect and preserve our environment by signing up to receive your free rain barrel.”

To register to receive a rain barrel on April 30, visit https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/rain-barrel-giveaway-pre-registration. For more information, contact Addabbo’s Howard Beach Office at 718-738-1111.