Lol.
Did CA receive federal funds to help them pay down their deficit? My understanding is they raised taxes and got their financial house in line. If they received a federal handout - send me a link.
And NYC? You really want to talk about an event that occurred 40 plus years ago, was mostly beyond NYC's control, and involved a 1 time 3 year federal loan that was repaid by the City with interest?
I'm sure both states would immediately take the deal that their citizens no longer pay in federal funds but no longer receive federal funds. Last time I checked NY was getting 91 cents back per dollar of federal taxes sent in. Good deal if you are in a red welfare state / make the blues pay for your welfare but keep them out of power with the EC.