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NYC Transit Faces $30M Funding Cut Amid Safety Concerns

10/10/2025

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Federal officials may withhold over $30 million in counterterrorism funding for New York City's transit system, raising safety concerns.
Governor Kathy Hochul criticized this decision, stating it jeopardizes essential security measures.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was the only agency among 21 applicants not to receive federal funds, despite a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's funding revocation attempt.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the city filed an amicus brief supporting the state's legal challenge against these funding cuts.

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Federal officials may withhold over $30 million in counterterrorism funding for New York City's transit system, raising safety concerns.
Governor Kathy Hochul criticized this decision, stating it jeopardizes essential security measures.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was the only agency among 21 applicants not to receive federal funds, despite a court ruling blocking the Trump administration's funding revocation attempt.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the city filed an amicus brief supporting the state's legal challenge against these funding cuts.