Queens councilman secures nearly $40 million budget to fund services in District 20

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The New York City Council adopted the $98.7 billion fiscal year 2022 budget on Wednesday, June 30. Within the budget, Councilman Peter Koo secured $39.05 million for schools, parks, cultural institutions, and social service organizations in Council District 20.

Koo, who represents Flushing, Mitchell-Linden and Queensboro Hill, as well as parts of Whitestone and Fresh Meadows, said this year’s budget will help New Yorkers get back on their feet following the “worst pandemic of our generation.”