"The so-called pork-barrel grants are not awarded on a competitive or transparent basis, and most get disbursed outside the normal budget process, meaning state lawmakers never vote on the individual recipients."
"Last year, New York County - which includes the five boroughs of Manhattan - received the largest grant amount, or about $17 million for 30 grants, according to the report."
"The largest grant during this period was a $3 million award to Brooklyn Public Library for the 'purchase and installation of an HVAC system and renovations to the Flatlands Branch'."
New York State lawmakers allocated more than $83 million in non-competitive grants to nearly 300 projects from April to December 2025. Over $72 million originated from a state 'slush fund' that allows selective grant distribution. The grants, which bypass the normal budget process, lack competitive transparency. New York County received the largest share, totaling about $17 million. Other counties, including Rockland, Suffolk, and Nassau, also received significant funding for various local projects, including security upgrades and educational facilities.
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