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Funding situation for NYC's cooling centers
0:31:17
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Council Member Keith Powers inquires about the funding situation for cooling centers in NYC. Christina Farrell explains that there is no direct city funding for the program.
- The city does not provide funding for cooling centers
- The program relies on partnerships with existing organizations
- There is no dedicated budget line item for any city agency or nonprofit to run these centers
Keith Powers
0:31:17
Got it.
0:31:17
And just a few more questions, and then I want to hand it back because I know we have a lot to do.
0:31:22
I think you guys mentioned this, the Citi is not funding glowing centers.
0:31:26
They are basically working with partners that are funded, they're in charge of their needs there.
0:31:33
Is that correct?
Christina Farrell
0:31:34
Yeah.
0:31:34
There's no funding.
0:31:36
You know, we take our existing staff to administer the program.
0:31:39
And, you know, have built really strong partnerships with the libraries, with the older adult centers, with you know, other community groups, the Salvation Army, other places like that.
0:31:52
And so we are really grateful for the partnership of those organizations, but there is no funding, no line item for any city agency or nonprofit to run these centers.
Keith Powers
0:32:02
Got it.