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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.