Council’s proposals for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 would avoid increasing property taxes, drawing down reserves, or reducing critical services for New Yorkers
Council also prioritizes expanding Fair Fares to provide free transit and seed up to $3,000 in college savings account to put every New York family on a clearer path to financial stability
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the New York City Council published its response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Preliminary Budget proposal, offering an alternative budgeting path for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026 and 2027.
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NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Council Members, and civic engagement leaders held a press conference on National Census Day to push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to include a citizenship question in the 2030 Census and to call for proactive investment and planning ahead of the next count.
The rally at the rotunda at City Hall highlighted the importance of an accurate Census count to ensure New York receives an appropriate share of federal funding and Congressional representation.
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