NEW YORK– As former President Donald Trump has been predicted the winner of the 2024 presidential electionmany New Yorkers are wondering what his second term could mean for abortion rights, immigration policy and more.
New York Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday morning that votes have been counted and that his administration is committed to a peaceful transition of power.
“As mayor of America’s greatest city, our team will work with the new administration for the good of all New Yorkers. We will work with our mayors across this country to craft a real agenda that can help cities across America, including ensuring we continue to get support for our housing, infrastructure, education, health care and more,” he said. mayor.
“And I intend to defend and fight for our city’s values as part of the process. No matter who is president or which party controls Congress, this city will always stand up for the rights of women, our immigrant brothers and sisters, our LGBTQ+ community. and millions of others,” he continued.
New York show election results voters approved proposal 1anchor abortion rights in the state constitution. About the city’s ballot measures: voters approved propositions 2 through 5 but shot down six CBS News projects.
City officials praised a strong voter turnoutwith approximately 2.4 million votes cast in these elections.
Abortion rights
With the passage of Prop 1 statewide, Adams said “women can have confidence that their reproductive rights are protected.”
“Our city remains committed to protecting and advancing women’s health care, including access to abortion care,” he said. “No matter what happens across the country, abortion care will always be available in New York City to anyone who needs it. That includes women outside this city who come here seeking the care denied them in other places. “
Vice Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom added that reproductive care is more than just abortions.
“So the right to have a healthy baby, the right to decide if you don’t want to have a baby, the right to get help if you’re struggling with infertility — one in five women in New York City struggles with infertility, she said. “All of that will continue regardless of what happens in this country.”
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022nearly two dozen states have passed abortion bans. Two years later it remained one major issue on the ballot in at least ten states.
Immigration
Immigration was also a top priority in these elections Trump campaigned on a promise to launch the the largest deportation program in the country’s history. Legal experts have done that doubted the costs and feasibility of such a program.
“We will work with the new administration and Congress to develop a realistic and compassionate national strategy for our immigration system. This includes pushing Congress to grant expedited clearance to asylum seekers who want to work and who are already here,” Adams said Wednesday.
Trump has also vowed to try to end birthrightism children of immigrants who are in the country illegallyand to restore hard border policies, including militarizing the U.S.-Mexico border.
“To the immigrants who live here and pursue the American Dream, as so many generations before you did: New York City has your back. Our city will also continue to provide care, resources and legal assistance to those who need it. Regardless of immigration status, we will be here for you,” the mayor continued. “New York City will always be a city of immigrants and a beacon of freedom around the world.”
Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro added the remains of the city devoted to his sanctuary lawsand says he wants to quell any sense of panic or misinformation.
“We want to be clear that as a sanctuary city we intend to follow the law, and we expect all of our city agencies to follow our sanctuary laws,” Castro said. “Reservation laws make it clear that when we work with the federal government, it sets the boundaries and explains how we use our resources. And I want to make sure that our immigrant communities know that, as the mayor has said, we will continue to be a city of refuge and we will continue to protect our immigrant communities.”
Federal funding
Officials said they prepared for various election outcomes by identifying potential financing and policy risks.
“We will continue to fight for every dollar to build the infrastructure we need to keep our city functioning and create climate resilience. These are generational projects that we must continue regardless of who is in the White House,” Adams said.
Federal subsidies make up about 7% of total government subsidies city budget of $112 billion for things like housing, education, infrastructure, services for young and old New Yorkers, but also for climate resilience.
“This morning we know that we now have a new president. However, we have the same infrastructure challenges as yesterday: crumbling bridges, pollution, excessive heat and extreme water flooding the traditional sewers,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera . Joshi. “These problems know no political ties, they know no state lines, they are bipartisan in the toll they take on communities.”
See the here are the latest election results in New Yorkand find one map by province here. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer will talk more about the local impact of the election at 5 and 6 p.m.
