Mayor Adams Proposes $111.6 Billion Budget for NYC in 2025

The budget includes significant funding for schools and police but maintains cuts to libraries amid fiscal challenges.

Mayor Eric Adams' new budget plan for 2025 totals $111.6 billion, marking a $4 billion increase over the current year.
The budget boosts funding for schools and adds 2,400 new police officers but fails to restore $58 million in cuts to public libraries.
City Council and critics express concerns over the budget's impact on essential services and its approach to library funding.
Despite increased expenditures, the budget faces criticism for underestimating future costs and potential fiscal risks.
Negotiations with the City Council are ongoing, with debates centered around funding for education, public safety, and libraries.