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Mayor Adams Unveils $115 Billion Budget with Major Investments in Public Safety and Education

The FY 2026 plan includes expanded NYPD staffing, universal after-school programs, and restored funding for early childhood and senior services as negotiations with the City Council begin.

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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Overview

  • Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a $115 billion executive budget for fiscal year 2026, framing it as his 'best budget ever.'
  • The plan allocates $3.4 billion to increase the NYPD workforce to 35,000 officers by fall 2026, supported by reforms that have already driven 9,700 exam applicants.
  • A $331 million investment aims to establish universal after-school programs at no cost to families across New York City.
  • The budget commits $199 million in recurring funding to replace expired federal COVID-19 stimulus dollars for education programs, including arts and teacher recruitment initiatives.
  • Restorations include $167 million for 3-K and universal Pre-K programs and $112 million for senior centers and home-delivered meals, reversing prior service cuts.