Tag: Budget

• 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 ›

• NYC Council Warns of $110 Million FEMA Funding Cuts Impacting Emergency Services

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  Mar 27

  City Council members gathered on March 27, 2025, to address the implications of potential federal budget cuts on New York City’s emergency management services. During the meeting, they expressed deep… more ›

• NYC Council Faces $110 Million FEMA Funding Crisis Amid Budget Cuts

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  Mar 27

  New York City Council members gathered on March 27 to discuss funding concerns that could arise from recent federal budget cuts, specifically targeting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These… more ›

• NYC Council Tackles Emergency Housing Voucher Backlog Amid Funding Cuts

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  Mar 25

  The New York City Council’s recent Preliminary Budget Hearing delved into critical measures aimed at addressing the backlog in emergency housing voucher issuance. Council members voiced concerns regarding the potential… more ›

• NYC Health Department Faces Uncertain Future Amid Federal Funding Concerns

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  Mar 25

  Budget discussions for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene focused on potential challenges stemming from uncertain federal funding during a preliminary budget hearing on March 24,… more ›

• NYC Council Unveils $75 Million Plan to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis

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  Mar 25

  The New York City Council’s recent preliminary budget hearing revealed a comprehensive approach to addressing rising mental health needs among youth and individuals of color in the city. The urgency… more ›

• NYC Community Boards Demand Increased Funding Amid Growing Demands

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  Mar 25

  Community boards in New York City have long requested increased funding to effectively serve their neighborhoods. During a recent meeting of the Committee on Governmental Operations, members discussed various strategies… more ›

• NYC Law Department Faces Overwhelming Case Backlog Amid Funding and Staffing Concerns

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  Mar 25

  City officials addressed the growing influx of cases related to the Child Victims Act and the Adult Survivors Act during a recent meeting focused on the New York City Law… more ›

• New York City’s Law Department Struggles with Staff Shortages as Case Load Surges

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  Mar 25

  New York City’s Law Department faces significant challenges as it continues to function with a drastically reduced staff, leading to concerns about its ability to effectively manage an increasing volume… more ›