City Council reaches deal with Mayor to restore $36M in proposed funding cuts for public libraries: sources

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The City Council has reached a deal with Mayor Eric Adams to restore $36.2 million proposed funding cuts to the city’s three public library systems in the forthcoming Fiscal Year 2024 city budget, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to amNewYork Metro Wednesday afternoon.

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams also confirmed the deal in a written statement late on June 28.