The Bronx River Greenway represents a significant transformation of formerly polluted wasteland into accessible green spaces, funded by federal support. This environmental initiative is crucial for the Bronx, the poorest congressional district, and is seen as a victory for environmental justice. However, the future of over 84% of the 342 nonprofits in the Bronx, which heavily rely on federal funding, is now uncertain due to sweeping grant cuts from the Trump administration. The loss of these funds could lead to substantial service disruptions, layoffs, and a collective deficit of nearly 30% for these community organizations.
The Bronx River Greenway is a hard-fought victory for the country's poorest congressional district, built by federal dollars and water-pollution settlements from wealthier neighbors.
Over 84% of the 342 nonprofits based in the Bronx rely on federal grants now at risk, a significant increase from 70% statewide.
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