Free at-home COVID-19 tests, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program open for 2021 and more! Read more
Public review of preliminary maps, water assistance now available and a look back at our 2021 accomplishments Read more
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 30 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, announced today a total of $376,600 in state funding for upgrades to the Crafton Community Pool and recreational trails along Pittsburgh’s three rivers. The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources awarded the following grants : $250,000 to Crafton Borough for the rehabilitation of Crafton Community Pool, including renovating the bathhouse and concession stand, installing utilities, ADA access, landscaping and other site improvements. $26,000 to Friends of the Riverfront Inc. to prepare a Water Trail Management Plan for the Three Rivers Water Trail in Allegheny County. $100,600 to Riverlife to prepare a trail study for the Three Rivers Heritage Trail on the West End Bridge. “These investments provide a boost to recreational areas where people can enjoy the outdoors and connect with their communities,” Deasy said. “The improvements to the Crafton Community Pool and preparing plans for land and water trails along the Three Rivers helps to encourage people to visit these areas and makes them more accessible for all.” The DCNR grant was made available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program. More information about the program is available here . Read more
Better broadband access, community open house in Green Tree and home heating help available Read more
$1 million grant for Jasmin Nyree Center, Community Open Houses and more! Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 6 – A $1 million state grant will fund renovations to create a community center and renovations that lay the groundwork for affordable housing at Pittsburgh’s Jasmine Nyree Campus, state Rep. Dan Deasy announced today. Deasy, D-Allegheny, said the projects – funded by the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program – will enhance quality of life for the students and families who benefit from the campus’ comprehensive special education services. “Securing this funding is exciting because it will support JNC’s mission of helping students and other residents with special needs grow and flourish,” Deasy said. “Some of the funding will be used to create a community center where those on campus can attend events, form friendships, sharpen social skills, and share quality time with family and educators. Other funding will help lay the groundwork for affordable housing. “I commend Christy and Joey Porter for their vision, determination and commitment to the city of Pittsburgh. I am thrilled to join Senator Fontana in supporting this project. It is vital to support ventures like this that add to the fabric of our city.” Deasy said the three phases of the projects will include: Rehabilitation of a three-story school building into a community center, including refurbishment of walls, electrical, gas, plumbing and other Read more
Community open house, Pennie open enrollment and more! Read more
Vaccines available at community open house events, avoid holiday scams and more! Read more
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 19 – The borough of McKees Rocks was awarded $1.4 million in grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a project that would extend Intermodal Way to connect to West Carson Street, announced State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny. Deasy said the CFA awarded funding for the project through its Multimodal Transportation Fund Program. The project would construct 870 linear feet of roadway to connect a section of the road to the dead end of Intermodal Way at the railroad bridge. Deasy said an eight-foot-wide trail running 3,200 linear feet is also slated to be constructed to run along Intermodal Way from Angelina Avenue to West Carson Street. “This grant will allow McKees Rocks to continue its project to divert truck traffic out of the downtown and improve access to the existing intermodal freight facilities from the south,” Deasy said. “This is an investment not just in our community, but in our regional economy, since improving access to intermodal facilities like this is a key part of the logistical supply chain.” CFA Multimodal Transportation Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation, and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development. Learn more about the CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund Program Read more
Honoring local veterans, upcoming Deasy Dialog on LIHEAP, state funding for Allegheny County projects and more! Read more
Veterans Day 2021 Newsletter Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 27 – State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, applauded the passage of legislation today that would provide relief measures to help the restaurant industry in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deasy, the Democratic chair of the House Liquor Control Committee, said the Senate amended H.B. 425 to include language from his proposed legislation to remove barriers to outdoor dining. The legislation also included initiatives authored by state Rep. Anita Kulik, D-Allegheny, to relax some requirements for safekeeping liquor licenses and by state Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, expanding off-site catering permits. “Restaurants have been doing everything in their power to stay afloat as this pandemic persists,” Deasy said. “This bill would provide much-needed assistance to these business owners by giving them flexibility in countering some of the obstacles they’ve struggled with for nearly two years.” House Bill 425 has passed the House and the Senate and is currently awaiting the governor’s signature. Read more
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HARRISBURG, May 25 – The Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded a combined $500,000 to two blight remediation projects that would make way for affordable housing and future development, said state Rep. Dan Deasy. Deasy said $300,000 was awarded to McKees Rocks to purchase up to 10 properties that will be renovated and turned into affordable housing. Another $200,000 was awarded to Char-West Council of Governments to demolish 12 blighted properties, some of which will require asbestos abatement, throughout 10 Allegheny County municipalities , including some in Deasy’s legislative district . The project plans to restore each site for future development. “This funding is an investment in better, safer communities,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. “Blighted properties in McKees Rocks will become affordable homes for families, while the Char-West Council of Governments project is getting rid of harmful asbestos lingering in some communities and creating space for new developments.” The CFA awarded a total of $12 million from its Blight Remediation Program for planning and remediation projects across the state. Read more
State Rep. Deasy co-hosts paper shredding and medication take-back events on April 17, 2021 and May 15, 2021. Read more
PITTSBURGH, May 7 – To show his support of Pennsylvanians at the “Pay Benefits Now” rally in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday, state Rep. Dan Deasy is calling on the state to resolve hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims before the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry launches a new Unemployment Compensation system on June 1. “I am extremely concerned that these cases are going to get lost in the transition,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. “For those deemed eligible, they have waited far too long for benefits they have earned and desperately need. For those the department deems ineligible, let us move the process forward now and provide these claimants their right to an appeal.” Deasy shares the concerns of rally organizers who said nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians continue to wait on decisions regarding their unemployment benefits. The groups said some of those claimants have been in limbo for months and have faced evictions, foreclosures, utility shut offs, and hunger. Deasy wrote a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf last week to express his frustration with the current processing of UC claims. “These Pennsylvanians need and deserve an answer now,” said Deasy. “I urge in the strongest of terms that Governor Wolf provide the department with all the resources necessary to resolve these cases before the implementation of the new system.” The “Pay Benefits Now” rally was held outside of Read more
The PA Attorney General's Office discusses ways to protect your identity from scammers for a Deasy Diolog webinar. Read more
CRAFTON, April 7 – State Rep. Dan Deasy announced today that the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County has awarded $200,000 in Community Infrastructure and Tourism grant funding to Crafton Borough. Deasy said the grant will be used in the construction of a new storage garage for the Public Works Department. “Crafton’s Public Works Department provides important maintenance, from street sweeping and plowing to general facility repairs, in order to keep the borough at its best,” said Deasy, D-Allegheny. “I want to congratulate Crafton on being awarded this grant that will help the department continue its mission to improve the borough.” CITF grants provide financial assistance to municipalities, councils of government, nonprofits and for-profit businesses to facilitate economic development projects in Allegheny County. Eligible projects include economic development, infrastructure development, job training, community improvement, public safety or public interest. Read more
HARRISBURG, March 16 – Legislation authored by state Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, that would remove barriers for outdoor dining at restaurants has been unanimously voted out of the state House Liquor Control Committee. Deasy, the Democratic chair of the committee, said H.B. 452 would remove limitations concerning public thoroughfares, eliminate fees and reduce delays in approving outdoor seating to make it easier for licensed establishments and customers to take advantage of the option. “Restaurants and bars have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic and outdoor dining is a way for many to sustain their business,” said Deasy. “Providing more flexibility would allow the restaurant industry to overcome obstacles they’ve faced in setting up outdoor dining, while still providing a safe environment for their customers.” This legislation includes two amendments to further help the restaurant industry. The first would authorize the Liquor Control Board to allow an unlimited amount of off-site catered functions and remove the five-hour time limit for catering, which would expire one year after the COVID-19 Disaster Declaration ends. The other amendment would allow holders of liquor licenses that are in safekeeping a one-year reprieve from paying the license renewal or validation fee. The legislation now moves to the full House for further consideration. Deasy also voted Tuesday to support other legislation in the Liquor Read more
HARRISBURG, March 15 – Financial assistance is now available to help Allegheny County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a program that is partially funded by legislation members of the Allegheny County Democratic Delegation helped to pass. The Allegheny County Emergency Rental Assistance program has a total of $79.9 million to distribute to eligible county residents. Of that funding, $43 million came from Act 1 of 2021, which Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law last month. Eligibility requirements for the program include: having at least one person who qualifies for unemployment, has lost income or suffered financially due to COVID-19. being at risk of experiencing homelessness. having a total income below 80% of the Area Median Income for Allegheny County. ACDD Chairman state Rep. Austin Davis, as well as state Reps. Jessica Benham, Dan Deasy, Tony DeLuca, Dan Frankel, Ed Gainey, Sara Innamorato, Emily Kinkead, Anita Kulik, Summer Lee, Brandon Markosek, Robert Matzie, Dan Miller, Nick Pisciottano and Jake Wheatley, issued the following statement: “People living in Allegheny County have been struggling for over a year during this pandemic. This program has been a long time coming and helps provide direct relief to those who’ve been scrambling to pay their rent and bills during this Read more
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