In neighborhoods across New York City, participatory budgeting helps residents decide how public funds are spent. This year, the Harding Park community made their voice heard, and the results are already taking root. The last time I visited Harding Park, it was abandoned and desolate. It was impossible to walk through the thick underbrush, but we knew just as well as the community members living there, it was filled with potential.
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New York, NY – New York City Council Majority Leader Amanda Farías proudly announced critical victories in the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget Response, securing targeted investments that uplift women’s health, strengthen New York City’s industrial workforce, and restore vital funding to the tourism sector.
“As Majority Leader and Chair of the City Council’s Economic Development Committee, I’m proud to deliver a Preliminary Budget Response that reflects the Council’s deep commitment to equity, care, and economic opportunity.
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