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Mayor Adams Unveils $115 Billion Budget Focused on Safety and Social Services

The Fiscal Year 2026 plan prioritizes public safety, youth programs, and restored funding for education and senior services as part of Adams's re-election platform.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the new "After School for All" program, an investment in universal after school programs for the City's youth at P.S. 20 in Manhattan on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)
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Adams has been promoting the budget while he runs for reelection.

Overview

  • The $115 billion budget includes $3.4 billion to recruit 1,000 new NYPD officers, aiming to rebuild the force to 35,000 by fall 2026.
  • A $331 million investment will establish universal free after-school programs, providing expanded access for families citywide.
  • The plan restores $167 million for 3-K and Pre-K programs and $112 million for senior centers and home-delivered meals, reversing prior cuts.
  • It allocates $1.4 billion to safeguard unfunded programs, including $675 million in new recurring spending for cultural institutions, education, and public services.
  • Adams frames the budget as a commitment to safety, affordability, and working families while maintaining record-high reserves to address economic uncertainties.