Trump presidency poses ‘grave risks’ to NYC

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander belatedly raises alarms on Trump presidency — as NY Dems mull post-election shift
Comptroller Brad Lander raised alarm bells Wednesday about how President-elect Donald Trump's policies could impact the Big Apple.
Trump presidency poses ‘grave risks’ to NYC: Comptroller Brad Lander
Comptroller Brad Lander on Wednesday warned that a Donald Trump presidency would pose “grave risks” to New York City — including nearly $8 billion in federal funding thrown into jeopardy. Lander gave the bleak assessment at a press conference announcing a report on the impacts of the 2024 elections — saying that if Trump cuts federal funding,
NYC Finances Face $8 Billion Risk From Trump, Comptroller Warns
(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump could jeopardize $7.9 billion in federal aid to New York City, posing “grave risks” to the city’s finances, Comptroller Brad Lander said. The Democrat said his office had spent the days since last week’s ...
Lefty NYC Comptroller Brad Lander blames Trump for Prospect Park fire
NYC Comptroller and mayoral wannabe Brad Lander is blaming President-elect Donald Trump for Prospect Park lighting on fire.
Who Is Brad Lander? NYC Comptroller Blames Trump For Prospect Park Fire
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander criticized Donald Trump and his supporters, attributing the Prospect Park bushfire to climate policy rollbacks. He sparked controversy by saying far-right groups are "burning down the things we love.
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NYC’s immigrant and tenant legal groups say contract delays put them in financial peril
They said the problem stems from the city’s failure to approve their budgets, accept invoices and cut checks for services.
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NYC Employees' Retirement System joins Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
New York City Employees' Retirement System, one of five pension funds in the New York City Retirement Systems, has joined the ...
NYC Pension Fund Decides to Join Climate-Finance Group
One of New York City’s pension funds is joining a climate-finance group as it double downs on efforts to address investment ...
NYC to end controversial program supplying migrants with prepaid debit cards after dropping $53M
Mayor Eric Adams is ending his administration’s controversial program supplying migrants in city shelters with prepaid debit ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul to make NYC congestion pricing announcement Thursday
Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to make an announcement today about congestion pricing in New York City, her office said. "Gov.
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NYC to end controversial debit card program for migrants, City Hall says
The Adams administration has touted the pilot program as a cost-saving measure and a way to limit food waste, while ...