PIX on Politics Daily: NYC Council Hearing on Trump Budget Cuts
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino, where we break down the day's political news, headlines, and issues that matter most to you through in-depth conversation.
Join us daily on PIX11+ streaming at 1:00 p.m. as we invite the newsmakers, lawmakers, and key players shaping policies that impact local communities.
On Thursday, Dan Mannarino was joined by New York City Council Member, Lincoln Restler, to discuss Mayor Adams administration officials not attending a hearing on preparing for Trump's budget cuts.
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