Bloomberg Budget Fails to Restore Massive Service Cuts

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg proposed his FY 2012-13 Executive Budget yesterday.  He highlighted that the budget “won’t impose any new taxes on New Yorkers, maintains the strength of the NYPD and continues our strong support for public schools.”  What he didn’t emphasize was that it also features a host of cuts to current human service programs, including an estimated $170 million reduction in early childhood and after-school capacity.  Advocates, who… Continue reading...