Tag: Budget

• New York City DOI Faces Critical Staffing Shortages Amid High Vacancy Rates

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  Mar 17

  City officials have highlighted significant staffing challenges within the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) during a recent budget and oversight meeting. The agency’s need for additional personnel has… more ›

• NYC Schools Council Discusses Class Size Compliance and Funding Challenges

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  Mar 14

  The recent New York City Public Schools Council meeting addressed how changes to the state’s class size law could impact funding and the future of school construction projects. As New… more ›

• Summer Rising Program Shows Promise in Academic Gains, Amid Funding Concerns

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  Mar 14

  During a recent New York City Public Schools Council meeting, officials discussed the metrics used to assess the effectiveness of the Summer Rising program. The program aims to address summer… more ›

• NYC Boosts Mental Health Services in Schools with $450M Investment Amid Youth Crisis

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  Mar 13

  New York City is taking significant steps to bolster mental health services in public schools, in response to growing concerns over youth mental health issues. At a recent budget hearing,… more ›

• New York City Planning Department Pledges to Preserve Historic Sites Amid Urban Development

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  Mar 12

  The New York City Department of City Planning outlined its initiatives for preserving historic sites amidst ongoing urban development during its preliminary budget meeting on March 11, 2025. The department… more ›

• Discovery Law Delays Spark Public Safety Concerns at Budget Hearing

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  Mar 12

  During the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing for Public Safety, officials expressed serious concerns about the impacts of recent Discovery laws on case processing efficiency. The hearing, which took place… more ›

• NYPD’s Overtime Crisis: City Officials Implement Strategies Amid Rising Costs

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  Mar 12

  City officials held a preliminary budget hearing on March 11, 2025, to address public safety and tackle the rising overtime expenditures within the New York Police Department (NYPD). As the… more ›

• Public Housing Residents Urge Action on Urgent Repairs Amid $78 Billion Capital Needs

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  Mar 11

  Residents in New York City’s public housing developments have expressed urgent concerns about repair needs and federal funding during a recent public hearing hosted by the New York City Council… more ›

• NYC Aging Department Faces $124 Million Budget Shortfall Amid Rising Needs for Elderly Services

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  Mar 11

  The New York City Department for the Aging is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, with a fiscal 2026 preliminary budget revealing a $124 million drop compared to the previous… more ›

• NYC Council Urged to Prioritize Mental Health Funding Over Incarceration in Budget Hearing

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  Mar 11

  During a budget hearing on March 7, the New York City Council discussed critical funding for mental health services aimed at preventing incarceration. Advocates and providers emphasized the importance of… more ›

• Advocates Push NYC Council for Better Protections for Vulnerable Immigrant Workers

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  Mar 7

  During a recent New York City Council hearing on immigration and services, advocates and council members explored measures to protect immigrant workers from unfair treatment in their workplaces. Attendees urged… more ›

• City Leaders Urged to Restore Funding for Immigrant Services Amid Budget Cuts

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  Mar 7

  City leaders gathered on March 6, 2025, for a budget hearing focused on the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget, examining its proposed cuts and the potential impacts on immigrant communities.… more ›

• City Officials Strategize to Protect Essential Services Amid Federal Budget Cuts Fears

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  Mar 6

  City officials laid out strategies aimed at safeguarding social services during a recent public budget meeting amidst fears of potential federal funding cuts. Participants expressed concerns that decreased federal support… more ›

• NYC Council Warns of Dire Consequences from Proposed Federal Budget Cuts

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  Feb 28

  City Council members raised significant concerns about the proposed federal budget cuts during a recent meeting, emphasizing the potential harm to healthcare and food assistance programs critical to New Yorkers.… more ›

• NYC Council Demands Stronger Leadership Amid Deputy Mayors’ Resignation Crisis

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  Feb 28

  During a public meeting on February 27, 2025, New York City Council leaders voiced urgent concerns regarding the city’s governance following the resignation of four deputy mayors. Council Speaker Adrienne… more ›