From the moment these devastating cuts were announced, I made it clear that New York would not stand by while our law enforcement and counterterrorism operations were defunded.

I’m glad President Trump heard our call and reversed course, ensuring our state has the resources necessary to support law enforcement and keep our families safe.

New York is the nation’s undisputed leader in finance and technology, and Bilt’s decision to grow and expand here underscores the unmatched talent, energy, and opportunity that only New York can offer.

The bad news just keeps coming.

That’s what a partnership with Washington looks like as we’re standing here. We’ve done our part. We’re ready to build. It’s underway.

And now we realize that they’ve decided to put their own interpretation of proper culture ahead of our needs, the needs of a nation.

If Lady Liberty’s iconic torch goes dark, it will be thanks to the Washington Republicans who refused common sense and abandoned the people they were elected to represent.

Cutting $187 million, defunding our police and fire department here in New York City to protect us from possible terrorism attacks? My God, you can’t make this up.

Washington Republicans have already cut billions from health care, public safety and food assistance for New Yorkers – and now their cruel, senseless cuts are sending us spiraling toward a federal shutdown that will harm workers, small businesses and families throughout our state and across the nation.

This abuse of law-abiding immigrants and the reporters telling their stories must end. What the hell are we doing here?

this is your money and we’re putting it back in your pockets.