# Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

Date: 2 Sep 2026
Released by: Governor Kathy Hochul

## Original release

"Another day, another denial of critical federal assistance for New York by the Trump Administration. Just one day after calling out President Trump and Secretary Mullin for continuing to withhold $87 million in counterterrorism funding, my Administration was informed today that FEMA has officially denied our appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration following the February blizzard that caused more than $168 million in damages and placed a serious financial burden on communities across New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson. "This storm met every FEMA threshold for federal assistance, yet the Trump Administration continues to play political games and betray every New Yorker who believes that the federal government is there to protect and support them. "While President Trump continues to turn his back on his home state, I will always fight on behalf of every New Yorker to ensure they have the support from their government that they deserve."

## Key details

- Issued by: Governor Kathy Hochul
- Published: 2 Sep 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: New York (United States)
- Original source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement-governor-kathy-hochul-174
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Original source: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/statement-governor-kathy-hochul-174
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