NYC Education Department Faces Over $100M in New Cuts; State Aid May Offset Future Reductions

Governor Hochul's budget plan includes $2.4 billion in aid for the city, potentially preventing further cuts in April.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new round of budget cuts, amounting to over $100 million for the next fiscal year, including further cuts to early childhood education.
Despite the city's improved fiscal situation, the Education Department will face more than $100 million in new cuts starting next fiscal year, on top of the $600 million in cuts announced in November.
The new cuts include $50 million from the city’s prekindergarten and 3-K programs and $51 million in reduced spending on non-staff costs in some central offices.
Governor Kathy Hochul released her budget plan, which includes $2.4 billion in aid to the city to provide housing and other basic services to migrants.
The city is still reviewing Hochul’s budget and may cancel another round of budget cuts that’s supposed to come in April if aid from the state is sufficient.