The Trump administration's directive to freeze federal grants and loans is affecting New York, particularly nonprofit organizations reliant on such funding for essential services. Nonprofits are receiving notifications about contract pauses, notably impacting veteran shelters. The state expects to receive about $90 billion in federal support this year, crucial for public healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed concern over potential risks to road projects and other funding allocations, emphasizing the need for clarity amidst the chaos and the consequences of electoral choices on state funding.
"Nonprofit groups began on Tuesday to receive emails from their federal contacts telling them their contracts had been paused..."
"...the state is expected to receive about $90 billion in federal funding this year, according to the state's budget office."
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