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Elected officials blast Trump over FEMA cuts affecting Queens flood mitigation

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Apr. 10, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A slew of elected officials from Queens have blasted the Trump Administration’s decision to cut more than $300 million in federal funding for flood protection and climate resiliency across New York State, including resources to combat flooding in Queens. U.S. Reps. Grace Meng and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined State…

Queens officials condemn Trump’s first day in office and sweeping executive orders

Jan. 21, 2025 By sobrien Jan. 21, 2025 By Shane O’Brien  Elected officials in Queens have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s first day in office, condemning the flurry of executive orders he signed immediately after his inauguration. The sweeping directives, many of which target immigration, environmental policy, and social issues, have sparked outrage from the… Read more »