A new independent budget analysis shows that NYC Mayor Eric Adams made budget cuts to vital pre-K and 3-K programs totaling almost $400 million dollars since he took office, sparking concern among parents throughout the city who rely heavily on the child care programs.
The Independent Budget Office (IBO), a department that provides city officials and the public with budget information, found that in total, the reductions to the universal pre-K and 3-K budget have amounted to $283 million in 2024 and $399 million in 2025.