‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said the $77m released on Tuesday falls short of the amount owed for the transportation project.

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New York has confirmed that the federal government released another $77m for new tunnels and bridges connecting the state to its neighbour New Jersey, amid a feud with United States President Donald Trump.

On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appeared at a construction site alongside union leaders to push for the release of the remaining funds, which were frozen in October amid a record-breaking government shutdown.

‘Tug of war’: Democrats push Trump to release New York City tunnel funds

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