Several of the state’s most powerful elected officials gathered in front of the headquarters of the Jersey City Fire Department to announce the awarding of a nearly $1.2 million grant to improve safety and operations for firefighters in New Jersey’s second-largest city.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez led what he called the “team” that fought for the federal funding. He was joined by Congressman Albio Sires (D-8) and Congressman Donald Payne (D-10). Senator Cory Booker was also a part of the coalition, though he was not present at today’s event.

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop was also in attendance along with several members of the Jersey City council. Fulop discussed what the grant could do for those in his city.

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