NYC NOW Midday News: Planned Parenthood Scrambles After Medicaid Cuts, Schools Must Prepare for Medical Emergencies, and Trump Administration Challenges City Sanctuary Laws
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Jul 25, 2025 Randy Mastro, First Deputy Mayor of New York City, sheds light on the city's vigorous defense of immigrant rights against the Trump administration's lawsuit over sanctuary policies. He discusses the urgent implications of Medicaid cuts impacting Planned Parenthood and how public schools must now prepare for medical emergencies. The conversation also dives into the complexities and commitments of the administration regarding cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, highlighting the balance between safety and protecting immigrant communities.
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Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood
- Federal law cuts Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics but they still serve Medicaid patients unpaid.
- Wendy Stark calls this a tactic to financially starve abortion providers without a federal abortion ban.
Emergency Medical Plans for Schools
- Schools must create emergency plans for cardiac arrests and other medical crises under a new law.
- Staff should be trained to use defibrillators, which must be accessible and clearly marked to save lives.
NYC Defends Sanctuary Policies
- NYC vows to vigorously defend against Trump's lawsuit claiming sanctuary policies are unconstitutional.
- Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro stresses the city protects immigrant access to services while cooperating on violent criminal cases.