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.
“Over the course of the entire budget process, the Council prioritized fighting for and protecting our city’s libraries by restoring essential funding from proposed cuts,” the speaker said. “We were proud to work alongside the countless New Yorkers who raised their voices in support of these critical resource hubs and neighborhood centers for all ages. This successful outcome for the coming year‘s budget is an achievement shared by all New Yorkers.”
