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Call for action and planning to address federal funding cuts
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Council Member Restler outlines necessary steps to prepare for and mitigate the impact of potential federal funding cuts on New York City.
- He calls for robust federal advocacy and rigorous contingency planning
- Restler emphasizes the need to engage with the New York delegation in Congress
- He stresses the importance of building up reserves and identifying efficiencies
- The council member argues that the city must step up as the federal government retreats from its responsibilities
Lincoln Restler
0:03:06
Now is the time for robust federal advocacy and rigorous contingency planning.
0:03:11
We must engage with our New York delegation in Congress and mobilize city leaders to champion our needs.
0:03:16
It will take competent management and strong leadership to navigate these challenges.
0:03:20
We must build up our reserves and identify new opportunities for efficiencies and savings to weather this federal upheaval.
0:03:27
At the same time, as the federal government retreats from its core responsibilities, the city of New York must step up.