New York City officials, including Mayor and City Council Speaker, have announced significant funding initiatives aimed at bolstering the city's educational and cultural sectors. Over $500 million will be allocated to key educational programs as part of the executive budget, emphasizing the city's commitment to high-quality education as a fundamental right. Additionally, $22 million is being restored to support various cultural institutions across the city, from museums to zoos and botanical gardens, underlining the importance of arts and culture in enhancing community engagement and economic strength.
From Broadway to Hip Hop, art and dance, and much more — @NYCSpeakerAdams and I know the importance of our cultural institutions. And thanks to strong fiscal management we're proud to announce we're investing $22 MILLION in funding to cultural organizations across our city. https://t.co/mMyOb9OCfw
Glad to see restorations to arts & cultural funding as part of this year’s budget. These institutions are a big reason that New York City is so special — and a have strong impact on New York’s economy. @CIGNYC https://t.co/5XVkpE6Y33
Culture is the heartbeat of New York City, & the cultural institutions that @NYCulture supports are where the real work happens - incubating artists, engaging audiences, & creating community. That's why we're overjoyed for today's announcement: https://t.co/Zc3PH99OCB
JUST IN: @NYCMayor and @NYCSpeakerAdams have announced that the City is restoring $22 million in funding for our cultural institutions — from museums to zoos, botanical gardens and more. And we're doing it thanks to strong fiscal management. Learn more: https://t.co/B5Ze4eQbOK https://t.co/eQ1KNLWAvc
From hip hop to Broadway, people from all over the world come to New York City to experience our culture. Thanks to our strong fiscal management, @NYCMayor is restoring $22 million in funding to our cultural institutions to support their important work. https://t.co/EAMDbOS5ur
Arts & culture is not extra. It is essential. And we must fund this sector accordingly. Last week, I was honored to address the leaders of many incredible NYC non-profit museums, performing arts centers, historical societies, zoos, and botanical gardens. @CIGNYC @NYCCouncil https://t.co/FhiGRTXmd0
GOOD NEWS for our working families and their children! @NYCMayor announced this week that thanks to strong fiscal management, we'll be able to protect more than $500 MILLION in funding for important educational programs in NYC. Learn more: https://t.co/H0FcQX1Hnc https://t.co/PpGJayqe65
$514M for educational programs is a significant step towards funding many important @NYCCouncil budget priorities. As we head into exec hearings next month, we look forward to negotiating with the Admin in good faith to deliver a budget that delivers for ALL New Yorkers. https://t.co/zyXX0tIVSC
Glad to announce with @NYCMayor that over $500 million in funding for key education programs will be included in the executive budget. Access to high-quality education is not just an imperative—it's a right & our responsibility to all students. https://t.co/pvsRWB2zfU
Proud to stand alongside @NYCSpeakerAdams today to announce new funding for important education programs. The key to the success of our youth in New York City is investing in them early, and thanks to strong fiscal management, we're setting them up for success. Here's how: https://t.co/VtlZG0HpHm
Cultural institutions are the heartbeat of our city and contribute significantly to the strength of our economy, and @NYCCouncil is committed to ensuring they receive the investments they deserve. Honored to join @CIGNYC’s trustees' breakfast with @JustinBrannan. https://t.co/iOtbxytZu1
Today @NYCSpeakerAdams and I were honored to join the @CIGNYC trustee breakfast. From the Met to the Staten Island Zoo, the @NYCCouncil is fighting to restore and baseline critical funding so New York City will remain the undisputed cultural capital of the world. https://t.co/u5uTKPHlXQ