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Speaker Adams addresses potential federal budget cuts and their impact on NYC
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams discusses the potential threat of federal budget cuts by the Trump administration and their harmful impact on New York City. She highlights the risks to New York City Emergency Management and the MTA, emphasizing the negative consequences for public safety and transit services.
- Potential loss of $110 million in federal grants for NYC Emergency Management, risking 160 positions
- Threat of federal funding cuts to the MTA, potentially leading to more delays and reduced safety
- Criticism of the Trump administration and Elon Musk for prioritizing tax cuts for the wealthy over services for working families
Adrienne E. Adams
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Thank you very much madam majority leader and good afternoon everyone.
0:07:26
I want to start by discussing a serious potential threat by the Trump administration that will harm our city and New Yorkers.
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The federal budget cuts targeting FEMA could directly impact New York City Emergency Management.
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A city agency that relies on nearly $110,000,000 in federal grants.
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If that funding is pulled, NISM could lose as many as 160 positions which represents two thirds of the agency's workforce.
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This would be devastating for the workers and their families and it would make our city less safe, less prepared for extreme weather, and less prepared for health emergencies.
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We rely on their expertise during moments of crisis and without them, New Yorkers are left in a vulnerable position.
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The Trump administration is threatening to pull federal funding from the MTA at a time when our public transit system can least afford it.
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Let's be clear about what that will mean.
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It will mean more delays, fewer police officers, and a less safe transit system for millions of riders.
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As I have said before, none of this is helping working families.
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Instead Trump is tearing things down, undermining safety in our city, and destabilizing our economy.
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He and Elon Musk continue to use any excuse they can to divert funding from the services that support working families to advance tax cuts for the wealthiest 1% in the country.
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I will not be silent in the face of attacks on New York City and working people.
0:09:21
We must stand up to defend our city, defend its people, and defend our values.