New York City, long one of the most frequent targets of terrorist plots, is finding itself shortchanged by the Department of Homeland Security when it comes to counter-terrorism grant funding. The city has been a top recipient of federal counter-terrorism dollars for years, a designation that reflects the real and persistent threat it faces from both domestic and international extremists. The funding shortfall has drawn sharp criticism from city officials who argue that the decision undermines local efforts to protect residents and maintain the intelligence-sharing infrastructure that has helped prevent attacks in the past. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between municipal and federal priorities in the post-9/11 security landscape, raising questions about whether the current allocation formula adequately accounts for the unique risks facing major metropolitan centers.
DHS stiffs terror-target NYC on counter-terror funding New York Daily News
