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New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Voter Guide: Ballot Question 3 Adds Steps Before City Laws Can Be ed

Oct. 15, 2024, 9:21 p.m.Oct. 15, 2024, 9:21 p.m.

City Council says that requiring a budget from the mayor could allow the mayor’s office to suspend projects indefinitely.

Comptroller candidates Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Councilmember Justin Brannan are seen speak in a diptych image.

Campaign 2025

Who’s Running for City Comptroller — and What Is a Comptroller?

Aug. 19, 2024, 5:00 a.m.May 13, 2025, 11:26 a.m.

Your guide to New York’s money watchdog, and who’s vying for the gig in 2025.

Rosaura Vazquez spends time in her son, Hansel Mendoza, in their Woodside home.

Budget

Immigrant Learners Struggle to Find English Classes as City Funding Lapses

Aug. 16, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 16, 2024, 4:56 p.m.

Money for new contracts have yet to reach class providers, while those near clusters of migrant shelters are cut off.

Partnership for New York City president Kathy Wylde gives Mayor Eric Adams a stern look during a City Hall press conference. Dec. 8, 2022.

Elections

Mayor’s Proposed Charter Changes Miss Mark on Need for Fiscal Restraint, Say Watchdogs

Aug. 1, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 1, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

In November, Eric Adams will ask voters to approve expanded spending disclosures — which are still a far cry from the constraints experts say are necessary.

Students walk by LaGuardia Community College in Queens during the start of the fall semester.

Budget

City Adds $77 Million to Its CUNY Funding from Mayor’s Proposal

July 1, 2024, 7:48 p.m.July 2, 2024, 3:57 p.m.

The new money, mostly going to the system’s community colleges, will help fill in the $95 million the Adams istration cumulatively cut in previous years.

A lifeguard watches over swimmers at Rockaway Beach, July 20, 2022.

FAQ NYC

LISTEN: ‘A Good Lifeguard Never Gets Wet’

July 1, 2024, 7:45 p.m.July 1, 2024, 7:45 p.m.

Hosts Chrissy, Katie and Harry talk about NYC’s $112 billion budget, changes in the summer swimming season, “gentrification in the ocean” and much more.

City Hall

‘Adams and Adams’ Shake Hands on $112 Billion City Budget

June 28, 2024, 4:29 p.m.July 1, 2024, 12:23 p.m.

The mayor and City Council leaders celebrated on Friday after finding money to restore some cuts to library, parks and education programs.

City Hall

Tentative NYC Budget Deal Restores Library, Museum and Some Parks Cuts

June 27, 2024, 9:18 p.m.June 27, 2024, 9:19 p.m.

The mayor and City Council have a June 30 deadline to agree on the multibillion dollar blueprint that fuels the city’s finances.

Government

Comptroller Proposes City Charter Reforms to Limit Budget Leeway for Mayor and Council

June 7, 2024, 5:00 a.m.June 7, 2024, 7:42 a.m.

Seeking to take advantage of the standoff between the Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council, Brad Lander proposes to enshrine budget reserves, savings targets and debt service limits into the charter.

Parent advocates and Councilmember planned to deliver a petition to the mayor’s office to restore 3-K funding.

Schools

3-K Seat Shortages Rally Parents to ‘Playdate’ Protest at City Hall

June 6, 2024, 6:12 p.m.June 6, 2024, 6:42 p.m.

Mayor Eric Adams has promised child care for all 3-year-olds whose parents want it, but 2,500 toddlers didn’t get a spot. Families rallied against budget cuts that could make seats even harder to find.

Budget

Voter Guide: Ballot Question 3 Adds Steps Before City Laws Can Be ed

Who’s Running for City Comptroller — and What Is a Comptroller?

Immigrant Learners Struggle to Find English Classes as City Funding Lapses

Mayor’s Proposed Charter Changes Miss Mark on Need for Fiscal Restraint, Say Watchdogs

City Adds $77 Million to Its CUNY Funding from Mayor’s Proposal

LISTEN: ‘A Good Lifeguard Never Gets Wet’

‘Adams and Adams’ Shake Hands on $112 Billion City Budget

Tentative NYC Budget Deal Restores Library, Museum and Some Parks Cuts

Comptroller Proposes City Charter Reforms to Limit Budget Leeway for Mayor and Council

3-K Seat Shortages Rally Parents to ‘Playdate’ Protest at City Hall

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