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Twenty-three federal leases in New York, up from the 19 reported in early March, have now been canceled by the Trump administration, according to a government data portal detailing the president's efforts to downsize the federal government.
Previously, the Trump administration reported the cancellation of Poughkeepsie's Social Security Administration lease, New York City's Department of Homeland Security U.S. Secret Service lease and New Windsor's Internal Revenue Service National Office lease as well, but the leases have since been removed from the list, along with several others nationwide.
Here's what to know about the recent changes.
Why the Trump administration is canceling leases
Twenty-three federal leases in New York, up from the 19 reported in early March, have now been canceled by the Trump administration, according to a government data portal detailing the president's efforts to downsize the federal government.
Named for an Internet joke, Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” effort has cancelled government contracts and laid off thousands of workers as part of a wider effort to overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The president and his allies have touted it as a long-overdue measure to cut down on inefficiencies and fraud in government.
How many leases has the Trump administration canceled nationwide?
Initially, the Trump administration said it had cancelled more than 700 leases nationwide, however, as of March 27, the government data portal lists 679 lease terminations.
The savings amount has changed, too. In early March, the Trump administration said they had saved around $468 million through the cancellation of these leases, with over $7 million of that money coming from leases canceled in New York state. As of March 27, though, that overall number has been lowered to around $400 million.
In New York, specifically, the Trump administration now says they've saved under $6.5 million through canceled leases.
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Which leases have been canceled in New York?
Here is a revised list of all leases in New York that the Trump administration reports it has cancelled as of March 27, including the federal office affected, and the location, square footage, and annual cost of each lease:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, New York City: 10,728 sq. ft., $620,642. It's been terminated.
Office of Inspector General, New York City: 10,651 sq. ft., $644,428. It's been terminated.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Valley Stream: 9,493 sq. ft., $345,179. It's been terminated.
Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, Forest Hills: 5,070 sq. ft., $308,437. It's been terminated.
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Syracuse: 33,548 sq. ft., $543,571. It's been terminated.
United States Trustees, Buffalo: 5,109 sq. ft., $115,600. It's been terminated.
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Albany: 4,454 sq. ft., $97,789. It's been terminated.
International Trade Administration, White Plains: 2,071 sq. ft., $67,169. It's been terminated.
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Geneva: 4,046 sq. ft., $52,194. It's been terminated.
Employment Standards Administration, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs Buffalo: 2,168 sq. ft., $65,379 — this number increased from $63,475 in early March. It's been terminated.
Indian Health Service - Nashville, Manlius: 2,105 sq. ft., $37,648. It's been terminated.
Geological Survey, Potsdam: 1,748 sq. ft., $12,943. It's been terminated.
Geological Survey, Oswego: 4,875 sq. ft., $108,197. It's been terminated.
Federal Protective Service - Department of Homeland Security - Management, Rensselaer: 115 sq. ft., $2,000. The vacant space was bought out.
Social Security Administration, White Plains: 16,632 sq. ft. Previously, the government data portal listed the lease as terminating on May 31, 2025. Currently, the website lists the office as being consolidated and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $511,908.
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, New York City: 0 sq. ft. The office has already closed and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $1,786,302.
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, New York City: 0 sq. ft. The office has already closed and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $1,834,070.
General Services Administration, New York City: 250 sq.ft., no listed annual lease cost. It has been terminated as the agency closed the office.
Defense Contract Management Agency, Buffalo: 18,163 sq. ft. The office has been consolidated and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $548,896.
National Labor Relations Board, Buffalo: 37,644 sq. ft. The office has been consolidated and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $1,020,916.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Buffalo: 2,178 sq. ft. Its term has ended and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $44,352.
Social Security Administration, Horseheads: 11,400 sq. ft. The agency says there's no longer a need for the space and the annual lease cost has been removed from the website but was previously listed as $311,690.
Small Business Administration, Hauppauge: 2,000 sq. ft., no listed annual lease cost. It's been terminated.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Trump administration updates canceled federal leases list in NY
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