Tag: Budget

• NYC Council Pushes for $3.75 Million to Enhance Mental Health Services Amid Federal Cutbacks

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  May 27

  During the recent New York City Council hearing on May 23, 2025, local leaders explored strategies to secure funding for community-based mental health services in the face of anticipated federal… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding and Feedback for New Afterschool Programs Amid Rising Demand

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  May 20

  During a recent City Council executive budget hearing, officials focused on the anticipated rollout for the Compass and Sonic afterschool programs. Held on May 19, 2025, this meeting served as… more ›

• City Council Grapples with $1 Billion Deficit While Seeking Solutions for Childcare Voucher Crisis

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  May 20

  City Council members met to discuss the city’s financial strategy for childcare services on May 19, 2025, amid concerns over a significant shortfall in childcare vouchers for low-income families. The… more ›

• City Officials Warn Proposed FEPS Changes Could Increase Evictions and Homelessness

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  May 17

  New York City officials and advocates voiced their concerns regarding proposed changes to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (City FEPS) program during the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive… more ›

• CUNY Plans to Fill 273 Vacancies with Increased $1.48 Billion Budget Amid Staffing Challenges

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  May 17

  During a recent City Council Executive Budget Hearing, administrators outlined plans to address staffing shortages at the City University of New York (CUNY), where a total of 273 vacancies exist… more ›

• Community Land Trusts Call for Essential Funding to Strengthen Public Housing Management

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  May 17

  Newly established community land trusts (CLTs) seek to enhance the management and maintenance of public housing across New York City. During the NYC Council’s Executive Budget Hearing for FY2026 on… more ›

• NYC Council Urges Action on HPD Staffing Shortages Amid Housing Crisis

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  May 17

  During the recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials addressed the critical staffing shortages at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which currently has approximately 400… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding Solutions for Parks and Transportation at Budget Hearing

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  May 17

  The New York City Council’s Executive Budget Hearing on May 13, 2025, highlighted the critical need for dedicated funding to support the city’s parks and transportation systems. City officials and… more ›

• Budget Hearing Highlights Demand for Increased Funding for NYC Composting Network

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  May 17

  City officials and advocates gathered for a budget hearing on May 12, 2025, to discuss the funding request for the New York City Composting Network. This initiative aims to enhance… more ›

• Urgent Call for Action: Funding Needed to Combat Food Insecurity Among NYC’s Older Adults

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  May 17

  During budget hearings held on May 12, 2025, local officials discussed strategies to improve food access for older adults living in food deserts throughout New York City. The discussions highlighted… more ›

• NYC Nonprofits Face $548 Million Payment Crisis: Officials Propose Reforms for Timely Support

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  May 2

  City officials and representatives from nonprofit organizations gathered on April 30, 2025, to address significant delays in payments to nonprofits that threaten vital services across New York City. During the… more ›

• City Council Tackles $548 Million in Late Payments to Nonprofits, Pledges $5 Billion in Funding for 2026

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  Apr 30

  During a public meeting today, city officials and council members addressed the urgent issue of late payments to nonprofit organizations in New York City, which impact essential services across the… more ›

• City Council Urges Action Against Trump’s Tariffs, Aiming to Protect Local Businesses and Jobs

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  Apr 9

  During a recent New York City Council meeting, city leaders spotlighted the troubling economic consequences of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, as they discussed potential measures to sustain local… more ›

• NYC Public Schools Set to Hire 3,700 Teachers to Reduce Class Sizes and Enhance Diversity

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  Apr 9

  New York City public schools are poised to welcome 3,700 new teachers in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year as part of a significant initiative aimed at reducing class sizes and… more ›

• Arts Education at Risk: Advocates Urge NYC to Prioritize Funding Amid Budget Cuts

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  Apr 9

  Funding cuts proposed in recent amendments to New York City’s budget could jeopardize access to essential arts education for thousands of students, according to testimonies from local stakeholders during a… more ›