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State Giving $1.5 Billion to NYC to Help Fix Massive Budget Gap
The $1.5 billion funding will address the largest budget shortfall since the Great Recession, with $510 million recurring to cover shifted costs, officials said.
- Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Monday that New York State will provide $1.5 billion to New York City over two fiscal years to address budget challenges.
- City officials say the shortfall is the largest since the Great Recession and the projected gap dropped to $7 billion after reserves and agency savings measures.
- By numbers, the plan provides $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2026 and $510 million in Fiscal Year 2027, with $300 million for youth programming, $150 million restored sales-tax revenue, $60 million for public health, and shared priorities of ~$500 million.
- Governor Kathy Hochul framed the funding as a move that "protects services and puts the city on stable financial footing," while Mayor Zohran Mamdani said, "After years of staggering fiscal mismanagement under the previous administration, our city deserves responsible and collaborative leadership."
- Despite the aid, the legislature still must approve Hochul's spending plan by April 1, and officials warned recurring funding could widen future budget gaps.
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Hochul Hands NYC $1.5B Lifeline as Mamdani Faces Budget Crisis
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the state will commit an additional $1.5 billion to assist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as his administration grapples with significant budget shortfalls over the next two years. Hochul said the funding package is designed to “protect services and put the city on stable financial footing” as city officials confront a projected $7 billion revenue gap. “A strong New York City means a stronger Ne…
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