Governor Hochul Calls on the Trump Administration to Stop Defundi...

Representative John Manion said, “Public safety and homeland security should never be politicized. Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, and Onondaga counties are still owed nearly half a million dollars for equipment, training, emergency preparedness, and other critical work that keeps our communities safe. I stand with Governor Hochul in demanding that the Trump Administration stop playing games and release every dollar that’s been promised.”

Representative Jerry Nadler said, "Donald Trump's broken promises and petty partisan games risk millions of New Yorkers' safety and security. His administration has already admitted to withholding necessary disaster aid funding from states perceived as his political rivals, including New York, and now it is withholding crucial counterterrorism funding. I commend Governor Hochul for her work to keep New Yorkers safe by ensuring the full funding is delivered to our communities in NY-12 and across New York State."

Senator Kristen Gillibrand said, "President Trump is using New Yorkers as political pawns once again. New York is the leading terrorist target in the nation. As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, defunding our law enforcement and counterterrorism operations is especially egregious and unsafe. I will keep fighting to ensure New Yorkers are protected and our state receives the funding it needs to keep us all safe.”

New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell said, “Counterterrorism funding is a critical part of that work, supporting the intelligence, training, planning, and coordination that strengthens our emergency preparedness across the city. New York City has shown time and again that we are ready to meet the moment, and we need our federal partners to uphold their commitment and provide the resources necessary to keep New Yorkers safe.”

The City of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said, “New York’s counterterrorism efforts are a critical part of keeping our communities safe, and the federal government has a responsibility to provide the resources necessary to sustain that work. Yonkers is at risk to lose $1 million in funding, that supports the training, preparedness, equipment and counterintelligence capabilities that our law enforcement professionals rely on to identify threats and protect our residents. We urge the federal government to release these funds in full and without further delay. Yonkers and communities across New York should not have to wait for the resources they have earned and need to keep our families safe.”

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said, “Westchester County stands with Governor Hochul in demanding the Trump Administration release the $87 million in federal counterterrorism funding that is owed to New York State. This funding is real and tangible – and directly supports the Westchester County Departments of Public Safety and Emergency Services. These dollars help ensure our law enforcement officers and emergency responders have the resources, training, equipment and intelligence they need to protect our communities to the best of their ability. At a time when we are facing real threats, withholding critical counterterrorism funds is simply unacceptable. We demand the Trump Administration restore our funding, and put public safety ahead of politics.”

New York State continues to be the nation’s number one terrorist target and just underwent a historic summer of mass gathering events with the FIFA World Cup, International Naval Review, America 250 celebrations, and New York Knicks’ championship run and parade. This required an unprecedented safety and security preparedness effort coordinated with State and City officials to ensure the safety and security of all New Yorkers and visitors. If the federal government refuses to fully fund the State’s counterterrorism efforts, it puts future planning, coordination and security at risk.

UASI Funding Cut

In New York, UASI funding is reserved for jurisdictions within the New York City metropolitan areas to sustain and enhance critical anti-terrorism and intelligence sharing programs. Allocations are determined by New York’s Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) which is comprised of New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, the City of Yonkers and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Estimated UASI Cuts by UAWG Member:

SHSP Cut

In New York, SHSP funding is directed to every county and the City of New York to support planning, equipment purchases, training, and other homeland security initiatives. Funding distributions are formula based and ensure funding goes to every county in New York State.

Estimated SHSP Cuts by County:

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