Fulton Fish Market Secures $25 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades and Workforce Development

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New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez has announced a $25 million investment in the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative, the nation's largest wholesale seafood market, to fund infrastructure upgrades and a new community demonstration kitchen at the Hunts Point facility.

According to the cooperative, the funding will help modernize critical infrastructure at the Hunts Point facility while supporting the construction of a community demonstration kitchen for education, workforce development, and events.

The investment marks a significant milestone for the cooperative and the Hunts Point community, where...

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