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NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Mamdani gets an education reality check on thorny class size law

New York City's new mayor faces significant challenges implementing a state-mandated class size reduction law while managing a $5 billion budget deficit and reconsidering campaign promises on education control.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC BUDGET: Comptroller Levine warns Council of $7.3B fiscal hole as Moody's downgrades fiscal forecast | amNewYork

New York City faces at least $7.3 billion in budget pressure over two fiscal years, with spending exceeding revenue and structural imbalances threatening financial flexibility.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYC Council Pushes Ahead With Pay Raise Plan

New York City Council is advancing a pay increase package for elected officials during a budget crisis, bypassing the standard quadrennial commission review process.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Is NYC about to eliminate free parking?

New York City officials are considering charging for currently free curbside parking to help address a $5.4 billion budget gap, potentially generating up to $1.3 billion annually.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Hochul not frustrated' by Mayor's tax the rich' push as City Hall signals optimism in Albany | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's proposal for new taxes on wealthy residents and corporations to close NYC's budget gap is gaining support among Albany lawmakers despite Governor Hochul's repeated opposition.
NYC politics
from710 WOR
3 weeks ago

22 NYC Council Members Push To Tax Millionaires | 710 WOR

Twenty-two NYC Council members urge state lawmakers to pass the Fair Share Act, enabling a 2% income tax on residents earning over $1 million to address the city's $5.4 billion budget deficit.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Mamdani's Surprisingly Moderate Start

New York City faces a $12 billion budget gap, prompting calls to tax the wealthy and profitable corporations amid political tension with Governor Hochul.
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