New York officials accuse Trump administration of withholding $87M in counterterrorism funds

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have accused the Trump administration of withholding $87 million in federal counterterrorism funding. The officials state that the Department of Homeland Security has frozen approximately 40% of the state's expected allocation under the Homeland Security Grant Program.

While a federal judge previously ordered the restoration of $100 million following an initial $187 million reduction, officials argue that the remaining shortfall significantly impacts public safety. The disputed funds are designated for critical operations, including the maintenance of 12 bomb squads, radiological-response capabilities for the FDNY, and intelligence operations within the NYPD.

Governor Hochul characterized the situation as a broken promise, noting that the administration had previously committed to restoring the budget. The dispute comes as New York prepares for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Entities

Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · FBI · Hamas · Kathy Hochul · New York · New York City · U.S. Department of Justice · Zohran Mamdani

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[● 5 SOURCES] Governor Kathy Hochul accused the Trump administration of defunding the NYPD, FDNY, and National Guard. www.washingtonexaminer.com · calle56.com · www.noticiany.com · www.tn23.tv · www.entornointeligente.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A federal judge's order resulted in the restoration of $100 million in funding. www.fingerlakes1.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com
[● 2 SOURCES] New York initially faced a $187 million reduction in expected federal funding. www.fingerlakes1.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com
[● 6 SOURCES] New York officials are calling for the release of $87 million in withheld federal homeland security funding. www.fingerlakes1.com · www.washingtonexaminer.com · calle56.com · www.noticiany.com · www.tn23.tv · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The remaining funding holdback represents approximately 40% of the state's expected allocation. www.fingerlakes1.com · calle56.com · www.noticiany.com · www.tn23.tv · www.entornointeligente.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The withheld funds are intended to finance 12 bomb squads and radiological-response capabilities. calle56.com · www.noticiany.com · www.tn23.tv · www.entornointeligente.com · www.fingerlakes1.com · +1 more