‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds
Summary
The federal government released $77 million for New York and New Jersey to build new tunnels and bridges, but further funding remains blocked due to a political dispute with President Donald Trump. The funding is part of the Gateway Program, which aims to update and expand old transportation links. New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration to release the remaining funds, as current project funds are insufficient.Key Facts
- The federal government released $77 million for the construction of new tunnels and bridges between New York and New Jersey.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul and union leaders called for more funds to be released at a construction site.
- The U.S. government previously promised billions for the project, but $18 billion was frozen on October 1 during a government shutdown.
- The shutdown lasted for 43 days, ending in November, but the funding freeze continued.
- New York and New Jersey filed a legal case to release the withheld funds, claiming it would halt construction by February 6 without federal money.
- A judge ordered over $200 million to be paid to New York and New Jersey.
- The federal government has released $30 million following the court order, in addition to the $77 million.
- Governor Hochul and others argue that maintaining safe transportation should not be a political issue.
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