Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Congress and the White House to reverse a recent decision by the Trump administration to cut $87 million from New York’s counterterrorism and public safety programs. This reduction, announced shortly after a tragic mass shooting in New York City on July 29, 2025, could weaken law enforcement’s ability to protect communities, respond to threats, fight drug trafficking, and investigate criminal networks. Hochul emphasized that New York remains committed to public safety but needs federal support to ensure the safety of all Americans.
New York. Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
“In the aftermath of last week’s horrific mass shooting, Donald Trump just stripped $87 million from New York’s counterterrorism and public safety programs.
“In the aftermath of last week’s horrific mass shooting, Donald Trump just stripped $87 million from New York’s counterterrorism and public safety programs.
“These cuts will have a detrimental effect on key law enforcement agencies and their ability to keep New Yorkers safe, respond swiftly to threats, combat drug trafficking and investigate criminal networks.
“I call on Congress and the White House to act quickly to reverse this dangerous decision and restore essential funding. New York will continue doing everything in our power to protect public safety — but we need the federal government to meet its responsibilities and maintain the funding necessary to keep all Americans safe.”
August 7, 2025
Albany, NY
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P.S. The Trump administration has framed its budget cuts, including those to Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs, as part of an effort to eliminate wasteful spending and realign federal priorities. For instance, the DOJ terminated 365 grants worth $811 million in April 2025, stating that these grants no longer align with the administration’s goals, with a focus on supporting law enforcement and combating violent crime over community-based initiatives. Similarly, the $64 million reduction to New York City’s urban area security fund, announced by FEMA on August 5, 2025, is part of a broader review of security funding, though no detailed justification has been publicly specified.
Republicans, supporting these cuts, have emphasized fiscal responsibility and reducing government overreach. House Republicans are developing a budget reconciliation package aiming to cut over $1 trillion, arguing that many programs, including those for public safety, are inefficient or misaligned with current needs. Speaker Mike Johnson has described such actions as steps toward “fiscal sanity,” while the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative under Trump has been touted as a way to streamline federal spending.
- Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Request Budget Proposal
- FEMA Funding Announcements
- House Committee on Appropriations
