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Bipartisan Senators Warn Mass Quit Over NYC Office Relocation

5/15/2026

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A Feb. 23 memo citing $8.7 million rent had Assistant Secretary Adam Telle order the Corps to move its New York City office to New Jersey, with a lease set for May 18.
Union said 43% would quit if lengthened and it began New Jersey search without consultation, violating its agreement.
Republican and Democratic New York senators sent a bipartisan letter warning the move could cause attrition, expertise loss, and long-term costs.

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A Feb. 23 memo citing $8.7 million rent had Assistant Secretary Adam Telle order the Corps to move its New York City office to New Jersey, with a lease set for May 18.
Union said 43% would quit if lengthened and it began New Jersey search without consultation, violating its agreement.
Republican and Democratic New York senators sent a bipartisan letter warning the move could cause attrition, expertise loss, and long-term costs.