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Cuts to 9/11 survivors support and economic impacts
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Speaker Adams addresses cuts to the 9/11 survivors support program and the broader economic impacts of national policies on New York City.
- Mentions cuts to funds and staff for the federal health program supporting 9/11 attack survivors
- Criticizes the new administration for destabilizing the city and nation
- Highlights the negative impact on small businesses, workers, and the local economy
Adrienne E. Adams
0:17:46
They even went as far as cutting funds and staff for the federal health program that supports survivors of the nine eleven attacks.
0:17:57
Donald Trump and Elon Musk only reversed course after tremendous outcry, but uncertainty uncertainty still remains.
0:18:06
This is further proof that we must raise our collective voices to defend our values and the people of this city and country.
0:18:15
The new administration is destabilizing our city and a nation at a time when families can least afford it.
0:18:21
Trump's agenda to sow chaos and fear is not only making our communities less safe, it's also hurting our small businesses, workers, and local economy.
0:18:32
Again, none of this is making life more affordable for working people.
0:18:38
We must be prepared to defend the institutions and programs that protect our families, communities, and this city.
0:18:45
There is a lot of work ahead of us, but this council is committed to fighting for New Yorkers and their needs.