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Speaker Julie Menin says Council can back big priorities without blowing the budget

By Adam Daly
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Posted on April 22, 2026

Julie Menin marked 100 days as City Council speaker by arguing that some of the Council’s most criticized proposals could actually save New York City money.

In an interview tied to the milestone, Menin defended higher pay for paraprofessionals and a revised home care bill as fiscally responsible, pushing back on the idea that the Council’s agenda amounts to unchecked spending.

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Speaker Julie Menin says Council can back big priorities without blowing the budget

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