NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) praised National Grid for agreeing to his request to cease all planned work along Avenue M between East 3rd and Ocean Parkway until after the Jewish holidays.

�Most people in our community have noticed the disruption on our streets due to work by National Grid,� said Hikind. �Of course, we all recognize that this work is absolutely necessary but it makes life a little more difficult. Consequently, I discussed the situation with National Grid and they were amenable.

�No further planned work will occur from right before this coming Shabbos until after Simchas Torah. I want to thank National Grid for being sensitive to our community�s needs.�

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