"The Trump administration has halted approximately $18 billion in federal funding for New York City rail projects, citing concerns over "unconstitutional diversity, equity, and inclusion principles." The funding pause affects the Second Avenue subway expansion and a new rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River connecting New York City and New Jersey. White House Budget Director Russ Vought announced the decision on social media on Wednesday."
"The funding freeze comes amid a federal government shutdown, with the administration blaming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats for the impasse. The White House claims that the funding was requested through unconstitutional practices, prompting a review of the projects. However, the review has been delayed due to the shutdown, as reported by The Associated Press. The decision has sparked criticism from New York officials."
"The New York Post reported that the projects, among the largest infrastructure initiatives in the Western Hemisphere, are crucial for improving regional transportation. The Second Avenue subway's second phase, costing $7.7 billion, aims to extend the Q line with new stations in East Harlem. The Hudson River tunnel project, valued at $17.2 billion, involves repairing existing tunnels and constructing new ones for Amtrak and commuter lines."
The Trump administration paused about $18 billion in federal funding for New York City rail projects, citing concerns over "unconstitutional diversity, equity, and inclusion principles." The freeze affects the Second Avenue subway expansion and a Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey. White House Budget Director Russ Vought announced the pause on social media. The funding review was delayed by a federal government shutdown, and the administration blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats for the impasse. New York officials criticized the decision as harmful to jobs and the economy, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority accused the administration of inventing excuses to delay critical infrastructure work. The Second Avenue phase two is estimated at $7.7 billion, and the Hudson River tunnel is valued at $17.2 billion for repairs and new construction for Amtrak and commuter lines.
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