SCHUMER: FEDERAL SANDY AID FINALLY BEING DISTRIBUTED TO HOMEOWNERS; MANY ARE UNAWARE THAT CDBG MONEY CAN FILL IN GAPS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE OR FEMA – URGES ALL SANDY HOMEOWNER VICTIMS ON LONG ISLAND TO APPLY TO NY RISING

New York, NY – October 21, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Schumer Fought Hard to Secure Flexible CDBG Funding in Sandy Aid Bill- Program Was Designed to Ensure Money Fills Gap Between What Insurance Pays & Actual Damage; Over $484 Million Will Be Allocated to Sandy Victims in NYS With Unmet Needs