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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten 300,000 New Yorkers' Housing Aid

6/5/2025

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President Trump’s budget proposal threatens to cap public housing assistance for able-bodied adults at two years and slashes rental aid funding by a staggering 43%. This drastic move could leave over 300,000 New Yorkers vulnerable to eviction and homelessness, igniting fierce opposition from housing advocates and potential legal battles ahead.

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President Trump’s budget proposal threatens to cap public housing assistance for able-bodied adults at two years and slashes rental aid funding by a staggering 43%. This drastic move could leave over 300,000 New Yorkers vulnerable to eviction and homelessness, igniting fierce opposition from housing advocates and potential legal battles ahead.