Here's Your Chance to Weigh In On the Water Rate Hike

Last month, the New York City Water Board Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the rate hike at a meeting in Queens later this month. 

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner, R-Forest Hills, encouraged residents to register and attend.

"Queens residents should know about this public hearing,” Turner said. “I encourage them to register and express their opinions. These are tough economic times and any water rate increase can be burdensome to hard-working families.” 

The meeting will take place on April 26 at 7 p.m. at Christ the King High School in Middle Village. Doors will open for residents at 6:30 p.m.

If you’d like to register, you have to contact Diane Easparro at the Water Board by 5 p.m. on April 25. Remarks by residents must be limited to five minutes or less.

Under the new water rate, city residents could pay as much as $60 more per year.