THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7116
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**                                                                                                         
January 17, 2012

Contact: 212-788-7116
Release # 12-2012
                                                                                         
                                                                                        
Statement by Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn
Re: Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 Budget Plan

“This is the strongest state budget that New York City has seen in a long time. With this new budget, Governor Cuomo is establishing a stronger financial basis for a more vibrant and healthy New York. By appropriately reducing spending, the Governor is reforming the way state government allocates taxpayer dollars. I strongly commend Governor Cuomo for this budget. I am confident that working with the Governor and the State Legislature, we can ensure New York's prosperous future.”

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