“Today’s approved state budget is great for New York State and for New York City, and will better help us balance our City’s budget. I applaud Governor Cuomo, Speaker Silver, and Majority Leader Skelos for working collaboratively to deliver an on-time budget that brings more School Aid to New York City and fully funds the MTA capital plan. I am also very happy that this budget increases base aid for CUNY community colleges and launches Governor Cuomo’s Close to Home Initiative, which ensures that our city’s juvenile offenders remain in the custody and care of New York City.”

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