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Hochul and Adams Budget Generously, Despite Looming Washington Threats
Tax rebates and heavy spending define spending proposals unveiled as Trump and Republican-controlled Congress prepare likely federal cuts to social programs. By Greg David Jan 27 4:55am EST Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrate at City Hall the…
Julie Menin and Keith Powers Allocate $25 Million for NYC 2024 Budget
In the 2024 New York City Budget, Council Members Julie Menin and Keith Powers have allocated $25 million for targeted spending, with specific allocations for Roosevelt Island including upgrades to schools and community facilities. Additionally, funds will benefit institutions such as the Coler Hospital and the Roosevelt Island School, as well as nonprofit organizations like the Carter Burden Center.
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.
Elderly New Yorkers Throng City Hall to Protest Proposed Cuts to Senior Centers
Department for the Aging faces $80 million reduction on top of previous slashes to programs that provide free meals and social events. By Katie Honan May 16 5:52pm EDT Hundreds of older New Yorkers rallied outside City Hall to protest…
Adams’ Latest Budget Restores Cuts to Cops, Pre-Schools
The executive budget unveiled by the mayor on Wednesday paints a rosier revenue picture than previous plans, but libraries will still have to make do with less. By Katie Honan, and Greg David Apr 24 2:35pm EDT New York City’s…
Fiscal watchdog says most New York City projects delayed, over budget
(The Center Square) — The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over budget and behind schedule, according to the state’s top counter, which is calling for changes to speed up the process and save taxpayers money. The report by state…
Albany Pols Grill Adams on ‘Tin Cup Day’
The mayor is asking skeptical lawmakers for more money — for migrant care and other budget holes — and more direct control of education policy. By Katie Honan Feb 6 3:58pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Mayor Eric Adams…
Empty display cases, hungry kids, disrupted production: NYC’s cafeteria cuts send shockwaves
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat Feb 6, 2024 at 4:04pm EST The effects of New York City’s recent school food budget cuts are already rippling through city cafeterias…
How Adams Played City Budget Numbers, Conjuring a Crisis
The mayor says his late-2023 program cutbacks were simply good management. Financial watchdogs say strategic projections of dire shortfalls tied to migrant aid created a distorted picture of city finances. By Greg David Jan 17 4:50pm EST In November,…
Council Slams Mayor for Scapegoating Migrants to Justify Budget Cuts
But City Hall says it’s “not sustainable” to keep spending on new arrivals without cutting spending everywhere else. By Katie Honan Dec 11 4:45pm EST New York City’s budget director was grilled Tuesday by the City Council over recent cuts…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor