RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Adrienne Adams

Tentative NYC Budget Deal Restores Library, Museum and Some Parks Cuts

The City Council and mayor reached a $111 billion budget deal, restoring funding to libraries, parks, and cultural institutions. After contentious negotiations, the deal also includes funding for parks maintenance. The restored funds are seen as a success for the council, which had a more positive assessment of the city’s finances than the mayor.

Adams & Adams Shake on City Budget With Small Gains for Parks, Trash

Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council on Friday agreed on a $101 billion budget that promises to increase funding for parks and childcare, and boost trash pickup — while also adding to the city’s rainy-day reserves.  Katie Honan and…