The one where the Council adopted the FY2024 budget over Charles Barron's lone 'reject it' plea — then every member conf

“This budget denies them the salary increases they are entitled to while somehow managing to provide 6 years of back pay for the NYPD,”

— Jennifer Gutiérrez

“the mayor and his administration continue to slash budgets for vital services like housing, mental health, while protecting and expanding the NYPD's bloated budget.”

— Rita C. Joseph

“Defunding small business services at a time when shops are shutting down left and right because of unaffordable rents by a stunning nearly 35%.”

— Tiffany L. Cabán

“the New York City Department of Education is funded in the budget we are adopting, and my son, to both children, are students of that entity”

— Shekar Krishnan

Public testimony: 1 opposed