Budget
A letter will be sent to the mayor today urging him to follow through on his campaign promise to devote 1% of the city budget to parks.
May 13, 5:01 AM
The mayor's investment marks a slight increase from his previous proposal, while still falling far short of a pledge made on the campaign trail to dedicate 1% of the budget – or roughly $1 billion – to the city’s sprawling network of parks.
Updated: Apr 28, 1:08 PM
‘The stakes are high’: Council demands more social service funding on eve of Adams’ executive budget
Members of New York City’s Council are calling for an extra $1.3 billion in spending to be added to next year’s budget.
Apr 25, 3:53 PM
A widely supported program for helping homeless New Yorkers and people facing imminent eviction was not included in the state budget. Supporters speculate that it was not approved out of unfounded concerns that costs would spiral out of control.
Apr 12, 5:01 AM
NY health budget only partially delivers on home care wages and coverage for undocumented immigrants
Advocates pushed hard for these measures during this budget session and criticized Gov. Hochul for not fully funding their proposals.
Apr 8, 6:15 PM
As NY lawmakers are preparing for final votes, record spending on climate change is a centerpiece for the state’s 2022-2023 budget.
Apr 8, 5:24 PM
The new spending plan could top $100 billion by the time councilmembers are done tinkering
Apr 5, 1:51 PM
The state’s fiscal year began April 1 without the passage of a budget, which is required by law.
Apr 4, 5:59 PM