New York officials have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's proposed cuts to FEMA funding, claiming the reductions would increase vulnerability to natural disasters in the state. The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program funds essential infrastructure projects, with New York City expecting over $351 million. Attorney General Letitia James emphasized the importance of the program for protecting lives. Recent severe storms have underscored the need for resilient infrastructure as flooding worsens with climate change, posing significant risks to public safety and critical projects in the region.
New Yorkers depend on quality roads, floodwalls and other vital infrastructure to keep them safe when disaster strikes. This administration has no authority to cut this program that has helped save countless lives.
Projects in New York City have been counting on more than $351 million of funding from the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Those include funds for the Seaport Coastal Resilience Project to reduce floods in the South Street Seaport district.
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