"These threats are real, these are deadly serious and we must be prepared. We cannot overstate the gravity of this, this is not bureaucratic, it is a direct threat to the NYPD's ability to maintain and enhance critical intelligence and counterterrorism operations in New York City, the most visible terror target in the United States."
"The NYPD's Homeland Security funding grant is estimated to be cut by $36 million, roughly 40% from 2024, according to Tisch. Additionally, she says the department is not receiving any funding tied to the Port Security Grant Program which has averaged the NYPD more than $6 million."
"The commissioner says because of how the grants are distributed, the funding gap is not a problem today but if it goes unaddressed it will be a profound problem two years from now. I will not stop pressing this issue until the federal government restores the funding."
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that New York City will remain under heightened alert as the Trump administration cuts millions in counterterrorism funding. The department's Homeland Security funding grant faces a $36 million reduction, approximately 40% from 2024 levels. Additionally, the NYPD receives no funding from the Port Security Grant Program, which previously averaged over $6 million annually. Tisch emphasized the gravity of these cuts, stating they directly threaten the department's ability to maintain critical intelligence and counterterrorism operations. While the funding gap is not immediately problematic, it will become severe within two years if unaddressed. City Council Speaker Julie Menin pledged to work with the department to restore the funding.
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