Leaders of library systems in NYC are advocating to restore funding ahead of an executive budget hearing. Proposed cuts of nearly $60M to libraries and parks are being protested by various groups and city officials. Cultural workers and council members are urging Mayor Adams to reverse cuts to libraries and cultural institutions, emphasizing the impact on essential services and community well-being.
The arts aren’t just an extracurricular activity, they are essential to our health and well-being. That’s why @NYCCouncil is pushing to reverse budget cuts for cultural organizations like @BxArtsEnsemble and strengthen this critical sector. https://t.co/Ebj7uktR0u
We have an opportunity in the upcoming city budget to curb the housing crisis. New Yorkers are counting on the city to make deeper investments to preserve and build affordable units. More here: https://t.co/oX1Fek6WZ8 https://t.co/SMfsAv9gqS
NYC Aging is facing MILLIONS in budget cuts. These are cuts that jeopardize essential services, including home care and the very older adult centers folks use to access resources! It’s time to invest in our older neighbors, Mr. Mayor! #AgeInPlaceNYC https://t.co/GZNhh5WpHK
New York City Council demands more money for childhood education in city budget https://t.co/PNk28mYpPx https://t.co/cuGsOoUyvJ
On Tuesday cultural workers testified before the NY City Council to call on Mayor Adams to reverse his disastrous budget cuts of over $58 MILLION in cuts. Hear from an NYPL librarian about how cuts would impact NYC’s young people. Tell Adams no more cuts! https://t.co/5UKimhltyR https://t.co/iS6yMYNytZ
Today we held our executive budget hearing as Council works to negotiate a budget that fully funds the needs of our arts+ culture organizations and public library systems. I'm committed to continuing work in coalition to ensure equitable investments across the city 📚🎭 https://t.co/GldGXqanGh
Our #CityofYes initiatives are going to transform every corner of New York City — bringing more housing and businesses to your neighborhood. Did we mention thousands more jobs for hard-working New Yorkers? Learn more about our plans: https://t.co/Rh8QBq5G5i
Right now, culture workers are testifying before the City Council to call on Eric Adams to reverse his destructive cuts to libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions. NYC-DSA stands with librarians, who have been on the frontlines of this fight since day one! https://t.co/x80WRvY0BQ
NYC showed up for libraries today in a big way! We’re standing up to the proposed $58.3 million in cuts to NYC libraries, but we need your help to tell @nycmayor & @nyccouncil #NoCutsToLibraries! Send a letter of support now: https://t.co/Mhq4tGa6vg https://t.co/j1t5TKymxc
"Parks are our front yards and backyards, our lungs, our places for joy." @CMRestler spoke at yesterday's Executive Budget hearing about the need to restore funding for @NYCParks staffing and maintenance so all New Yorkers can enjoy safe and clean public parks. https://t.co/t3HnOnIpBS
City Hall wants to cut nearly $60M from our city's libraries. Tune in! https://t.co/Bl33zgL841
The leaders of the three library systems are rallying with supporters ahead of an executive budget hearing on libraries. Dennis Walcott, from @QPLNYC, calls for the “hurtful” cuts to be restored https://t.co/tiQiqhErB7