"“firmly within a budget crisis”"
"“For those who have watched budget after budget, it is tempting to assume that we are engaging in the same dance as our predecessors,”"
"“Let me assure you, nothing about this is typical.”"
The preliminary $127 billion budget increases spending to comply with the state class size mandate and continues funding the city’s free summer program that combines academics and enrichment. Several other education programs were excluded, including a restorative justice conflict-resolution program and an intensive mental health support program at dozens of Bronx and Brooklyn schools. The budget serves as the opening proposal for City Council negotiations for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The city faces a multi-year budget gap of at least $5.4 billion, with earlier estimates nearer $12 billion, prompting calls for new revenue, agency savings, and potential property tax increases. The state pledged $1.5 billion over two years, including about $300 million for youth programming.
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