{"id":2892,"date":"2025-05-30T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/?p=2892"},"modified":"2025-05-30T18:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:54:23","slug":"speaker-adams-new-york-city-council-members-announce-results-of-fy-2026-participatory-budgeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/2025\/05\/30\/2892\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Adams, New York City Council Members Announce Results of FY 2026 Participatory Budgeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

City Hall, NY<\/strong> \u2013 Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council announced the winning proposals for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Participatory Budgeting cycle. During the voting period, which took place from March 29 through April 6, more than 93,000 New Yorkers voted to allocate $30 million in capital funding for local improvements to schools, parks, libraries, and other public spaces across 24 Council Districts in New York City. This year marks the 14th cycle of Participatory Budgeting by the City Council since it launched the initiative in 2011.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough Participatory Budgeting, New Yorkers across the city have contributed thoughtful ideas and projects to improve their neighborhoods, and the winning projects will be included in the upcoming city budget,\u201d said Speaker Adrienne Adams<\/strong>. \u201cThis process fosters greater civic engagement and empowers New Yorkers of all ages to be involved in the long-term success of their communities. I am grateful to my Council colleagues, the budget delegates who advanced funding proposals, and the over 93,000 New Yorkers who voted for their favorite projects!\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants voted online or submitted paper ballots to their local City Council offices. Of the votes cast for this cycle, 61% were from paper ballots, and the remaining 39% were from online votes. Ballots were made available in English and 13 additional languages. Voting in Participatory Budgeting is open to all residents of participating districts who are 11 years of age and older.<\/p>\n

The Participatory Budgeting proposals on this year\u2019s ballots were created by New Yorkers who attended neighborhood assemblies and budget delegate meetings throughout the fall and winter. All proposals are for capital budget projects, which are significant neighborhood infrastructure investments. They were crafted and refined in partnership with relevant city agencies and facilitated by participating Council Members\u2019 offices.<\/p>\n

For the FY 2026 cycle, 24 Council Members organized Participatory Budgeting in their districts. Below are the winning projects for each district:<\/p>\n

District 1 \u2013 Council Member Christopher Marte<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
School Playground Update for P.S. 124M<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 2 \u2013 Council Member Carlina Rivera<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bathroom Upgrades for Bard High School Early College<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lower East Side Playground Soccer Field<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Air Conditioning for the STAR Academy and Neighborhood School<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STEM Lab for M361 The Children’s Workshop School<\/td>\n$80,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bathroom Upgrades for the Union Square Academy for Health Sciences<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 3 \u2013 Council Member Erik Bottcher<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Library Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renovations at Quest to Learn Middle School<\/td>\n$300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tree Guards on the Avenues<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hell’s Kitchen Park Initial Funding<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 5 \u2013 Council Member Julie Menin<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Upgrade for Performing Arts School<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protective Tree Guard & Benches for District 5<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Art Studio for M.S. 167<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building Upgrades for the 19th Precinct*<\/td>\n$300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New & Improved Bathrooms for Eleanor Roosevelt HS*<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New & Improved Bathrooms for P.S.\/IS 217*<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New & Improved Bathrooms for P.S. 267*<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

* Projects funded between CM Menin and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.<\/p>\n

District 6 \u2013 Council Member Gale Brewer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tree Guard Installation<\/td>\n$178,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bathroom Upgrade at P.S. 84<\/td>\n$300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riverside Park Wall Repair<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gymnasium Cooling System Upgrade at William O’Shea School Complex<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling System Upgrade at Frank McCourt High School<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 7 \u2013 Council Member Shaun Abreu<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hamilton Grange NYPL Branch Library Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Booker T. Washington Bleachers & Sports Area Upgrade<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The William Lynch School – Bathroom Upgrades<\/td>\n$300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 333 Science Lab and Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 8 \u2013 Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restroom Renovations for International Community High School<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Playground Equipment for P.S. 30x Wilton<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restroom Renovations for P.S. 277 Dr. Evelina Antonetty<\/td>\n$447,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Sensory Gym at P.S. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Audio Upgrades and New Projector for Tito Puente Education Complex<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restroom Renovations for High School for Climate Justice<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 10 \u2013 Council Member Carmen De La Rosa<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Center at the George Washington Educational Campus<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bathroom Repairs at the George Washington Educational Campus<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Upgrades at the George Washington Educational Campus<\/td>\n$750,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 12 \u2013 Council Member Kevin Riley<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NYPD Security Cameras in Co-op City<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Truman High School Fitness Center Upgrade<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology Upgrade for Baychester Middle School<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 14 \u2013 Council Member Pierina Sanchez<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bathroom Upgrades at x447<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sedgwick Library Technology Upgrade<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 16 \u2013 Council Member Althea Stevens<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling System Upgrade for Gym in William H. Taft High School Educational Campus<\/td>\n$400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 NYPD Surveillance Cameras for District 16<\/td>\n$86,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3D Scanners for Dental Division in Gotham Health Morrisania<\/td>\n$66,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upgrade Las Casitas Community Garden Water Supply and Accessibility Pathway<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 18 \u2013 Majority Leader Amanda Farias<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harding Park Community Garden-Internal Water Supply Upgrade<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 22 \u2013 Council Member Tiffany Caban<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IS 126 and Q300 Auditorium Air Conditioning<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 25 \u2013 Council Member Shekar Krishnan<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Bathroom Renovations at P.S.89Q<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Today a Reader… Tomorrow a Leader \u2013 Library Renovation for P.S. 152<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Staff Bathroom Renovations at P.S.89Q<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 212Q Technology Re-Boot<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purchase Classroom Smart Boards at P.S.222Q!<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 26 \u2013 Council Member Julie Won<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology Upgrades – Elementary Schools<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Technology Upgrades – Middle & High Schools<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sensory Room for P.S. 023Q @ 841<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High-Capacity Pump for Flood Management<\/td>\n$70,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fire Safety Fluid Delivery System<\/td>\n$85,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tree Guards for Trees in District 26<\/td>\n$95,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 27 \u2013 Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Lighting improvement at I.S. 192Q\/ Pathways College Preparatory School<\/td>\n$250,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Install STEM lab at P.S.\/I.S. 268Q<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Improve Computer Lab at P.S. 134 Langston Hughes School<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Establish a Hydroponics Lab at P.S.176Q<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Install Hydroponics Lab at P.S.182Q<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 28 \u2013 Speaker Adrienne Adams<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 48 New Computers<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 48 Bathroom Upgrades<\/td>\n$150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lead X\/Redwood Middle School Technology Upgrades<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J.H.S. 226 Bathroom Upgrades<\/td>\n$300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 29 \u2013 Council Member Lynn Schulman<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gym Renovation at Richmond Hill High School<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auditorium Renovation for the High School for Construction, Trades, Engineering, and Architecture<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydroponics Lab for P.S. 66<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gym Renovation at Richmond Hill High School<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Half-Court Renovation for Maurice A. Fitzgerald Playground<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydroponics Lab for P.S. 66<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 34 \u2013 Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STEM Room for P.S. 147<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bushwick Leaders Recreational Project<\/td>\n$350,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School Air Conditioning<\/td>\n$400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 35 \u2013 Council Member Crystal Hudson<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greene Playground Renovation<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ebbets Field Middle School Food Pantry<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S.46\/FGPA Cafeteria Upgrade<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School – Tech Upgrades<\/td>\n$115,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
District 35 Street Tree Guards<\/td>\n$120,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 37 \u2013 Council Member Sandy Nurse<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Tech System & Wi-Fi for P.S. 214<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dance Studio for Highland Park Community School<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architectural Design & Drafting Classroom for Multicultural High School<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 39 \u2013 Council Member Shahana Hanif<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 282 Bathroom Renovations<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prospect Park Historic Willink Restroom Restoration<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Jay Library Revamp into Media Hub<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 40 \u2013 Council Member Rita Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lincoln Road Community Garden Improvement<\/td>\n$450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STEM Lab at 17K537<\/td>\n$128,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clark Library Upgrade<\/td>\n$225,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wellness Market Enhancement at McKinney Hospital<\/td>\n$500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

District 45 \u2013 Council Member Farah Louis<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project<\/strong><\/td>\nAllocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 152 STEM Lab Upgrades<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P.S. 181K Auditorium Upgrades<\/td>\n$100,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bountiful Bliss Community Garden<\/td>\n$200,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Serenity Community Garden<\/td>\n$50,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NYPD ARGUS Cameras<\/td>\n$86,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NYPD ARGUS Cameras<\/td>\n$86,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NYPD ARGUS Cameras<\/td>\n$86,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

To read more about the Council\u2019s Participatory Budget initiative and past results, visit council.nyc.gov\/PB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cOriginally, we set aside $1 million each for the South Bronx and East Harlem,\u201d said Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala<\/strong>. \u201cI am proud to share that we will allocate almost twice that amount, $3.9 million in total, to fund all project finalists. In East Harlem, they include: a sensory gym at P.S. 112, auditorium upgrades at Tito Puente Educational Center, restroom upgrades at the High School for Climate Justice, P.S. 96 electrical upgrades for cafeteria air conditioning, a sound system at Central Park East High School, and a security system at MS 224. In the South Bronx, we will fund restroom renovations at International Community High School, playground equipment at P.S. 30X Wilton, restroom renovations at P.S. 277, Mott Haven High School Technology Equipment, P.S. 65 and P.S. 49 HVAC, and a full bathroom renovation at P.S. 277.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory Budgeting puts decision-making power directly in the hands of the people, and our District 18 community showed up in full force,\u201d said Majority Leader Amanda Far\u00edas<\/strong>. \u201cMore than 8,200 residents from Soundview to Westchester Square cast ballots to shape local investments. I\u2019m proud to announce that, thanks to your votes, the Harding Park Community Garden will receive long-overdue upgrades. This is a major win for green space in the Bronx and a powerful example of what we can achieve when residents lead the way. Thank you to everyone who contributed, voted, and made their voices heard \u2014 this is people power in action.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory budgeting is democracy in action. When our neighbors vote, they\u2019re making direct decisions about the future of our community,\u201d said Council Member Shaun Abreu<\/strong>. \u201cThis year\u2019s winning projects are simple but meaningful \u2014 upgrades to school bathrooms, improvements at our local library \u2014 and they reflect what families in our district need most. I\u2019m proud to support a process that puts real power in the hands of the people and delivers results that will make a difference in their day-to-day lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year in my district, participatory budgeting focused on projects that will create a safer, healthier community,\u201d said Council Member Tiffany Cab\u00e1n<\/strong>. \u201cThis means positively investing in our community: projects like school upgrades, public space programming, after-school programming, and more. Our office allocated $1 million in capital funding to be used for physical infrastructure projects and $50,000 in expense funding that will be given to non-profits for programming and events. 3,619 community members voted in Participatory Budgeting in my district this year, casting their ballots for a safer, healthier future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory Budgeting has bolstered civic engagement in our schools, with tangible benefits and an opportunity to engage with their communities in and out of school in a new way,\u201d said Council Member Carmen De La Rosa<\/strong>. \u201cThis year, our students at the George Washington Educational Campus advocated for three winning projects in their school building: auditorium upgrades, bathroom upgrades, and a new student center where the students can interact across the various schools — using the full $1M for the betterment of future students and visitors.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m deeply proud that District 34 once again led the city in Participatory Budgeting votes,\u201d said Council Member Jennifer Guti\u00e9rrez.<\/strong> \u201cYear after year, my team and my community show up, speak up, and take the reins of local decision-making. This isn\u2019t just a trend\u2014it\u2019s a movement, and it\u2019s only getting stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Participatory Budgeting (PB) cycle was a remarkable success for District 39,\u201d said Council Member Shahana Hanif. <\/strong>\u201cThanks to our incredible partnerships with schools in the district, including Brooklyn Collaborative Studies, Cyberarts Studio Academy, Millennium Brooklyn, John Jay School for Law, and Park Slope Collegiate, along with the tireless work of our community volunteers, PB Delegates, and Steering Committee members, we achieved the highest digital turnout in all of New York City, the second-highest overall turnout, and the highest turnout in the district\u2019s 14-year PB history. As trust in government is declining and federal support for democracy initiatives<\/a> is under threat, PB is a powerful, local tool of civic engagement. I\u2019m deeply proud that so many in our community used this process to directly shape the future of our district.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory Budgeting is an incredible opportunity for all New Yorkers age eleven and up, regardless of voter registration, to make their voices heard and help decide how $1 million of public funds are spent on projects that matter most in their neighborhoods,\u201d said Council Member Crystal Hudson<\/strong>. \u201cFrom start to finish, it\u2019s a powerful way to connect with local communities and strengthen civic engagement, putting decisions around how and when investments are made into the hands of everyday New Yorkers. Thank you to the thousands of people who participated in this year\u2019s Participatory Budgeting process for investing in their neighborhoods \u2014 not just for today, but for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud that over 1,700 people in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, Queens participated in our third annual Participatory Budgeting cycle,\u201d said Council Member Shekar Krishnan<\/strong>. \u201cOur winning projects all focused on funding our schools \u2013 from student and teacher bathroom renovations in P.S. 89, library renovations in P.S. 152, and upgrading technology at P.S. 212 and new smart boards at<\/a> P.S. 222. The results of our Participatory Budgeting cycle are clear: Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, Queens want to give teachers and students the tools they need to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud to mark the end of another successful participatory budgeting cycle in District 45,\u201d said Council Member Farah Louis<\/strong>. \u201cThis process is about putting real decision-making power into the hands of the people who live here, and once again, our neighbors showed up and made their voices count. The winning projects speak volumes: safety cameras to protect our streets, new desks and furniture to support our students at P.S. 152, much-needed upgrades to the P.S. 181 auditorium, and improvements to a community garden that\u2019s been a staple for so many in our community. These are real, tangible investments in the places and people that make our district home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory Budgeting is one of the best examples of what local democracy should look like,\u201d said Council Member Christopher Marte<\/strong>. \u201cIt empowers residents to shape their own neighborhoods by deciding how public money is spent. This year, District 1 voters chose to invest in our youngest neighbors by fully funding a new, ADA-accessible playground at P.S. 124, and supporting sensory playground improvements at P.S. 042. They also prioritized green, open space and street safety by funding upgrades to the Barnett Newman Triangle and tree guards throughout the district. These are smart, community-driven investments that reflect the real needs and values of the people we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am proud of our community\u2019s engagement and commitment to Participatory Budgeting, ranking first in votes for Manhattan for the third year in a row,\u201d said Council Member Julie Menin<\/strong>. \u201cOur community understands the power of their voice and has chosen to invest in projects that enhance our schools, protect our green spaces, and enrich the lives of students and families across the district. Participatory Budgeting empowers every resident to help shape the future of our district, leaving a legacy that is tangible and lasting. My heartfelt thanks to our schools, local nonprofits, civic leaders, and every community member who came together to ensure these funds go where they are most needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory budgeting has been an exciting way for our community to engage with local government and gives neighbors the opportunity to turn ideas into real investments,\u201d said Council Member Carlina Rivera<\/strong>. \u201cFrom students to older adults, thousands of residents took part in this year\u2019s cycle, helping to fund greener gardens, safer playgrounds, and improved schools. As the first Council Member to bring Participatory Budgeting to District 2, I\u2019m proud of how our community came together around a civic engagement initiative that has gained momentum and results. I am grateful to everyone who voted, volunteered, and shared their vision for better neighborhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the fourth year in a row, the Northwest Bronx directly decided how to invest $1 million in city taxpayer funds in our neighborhood,\u201d said Council Member Pierina Sanchez<\/strong>. \u201cWith a 60% increase in votes from last year, I am proud and excited by our community\u2019s decision to fund technology upgrades at Sedgwick Library and bathroom upgrades at P.S. 447. These winning projects were made possible thanks to the support of our local organizers \u2014 from parent leaders to student volunteers. Power lies with the people. Thank you to Speaker Adams for championing the participatory budgeting process and bringing the public into the heart of decision-making.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParticipatory Budgeting is democracy in action, and I\u2019m proud that the residents of Council District 29 came together to champion projects that will have a meaningful and lasting impact on our schools,\u201d said Council Member Lynn Schulman<\/strong>. \u201cThanks to their voices, we\u2019re investing $350,000 to renovate the gym at Richmond Hill High School, $350,000 to upgrade the auditorium at the High School for Construction, Trades, Engineering and Architecture, and $200,000 to create a state-of-the-art hydroponics lab at P.S. 66. This year, we received more votes than any previous year, a testament to our community’s growing engagement and commitment to shaping our neighborhood’s future. These projects will enhance learning environments, promote student wellness, and strengthen our public schools for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMore than 3,600 residents in our district participated in this year\u2019s Participatory Budgeting process, a clear sign that our community is engaged and taking an active role in shaping the future of District 27,\u201d said Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams<\/strong>. \u201cThese projects reflect real priorities shared by our neighbors, and I\u2019m proud of the way our district came together to secure meaningful investments in our schools and neighborhoods. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and be part of this work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c3,672 of our neighbors voted to fund Participatory Budgeting projects that address the need for school technology, flood management, fire safety, and tree protection in District 26,\u201d said Council Member Julie Won.<\/strong> \u201cWe received almost 1,000 more votes than last year, thanks to the tireless work of our team, budget delegates, community partners, and volunteers. From idea collection to vote week, I was thrilled at the level of community engagement throughout the Participatory Budgeting process. I look forward to fully funding these projects and bringing much-needed improvements to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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City Hall, NY<\/strong> \u2013 Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council announced the winning proposals for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Participatory Budgeting cycle. During the voting period, which took place from March 29 through April 6, more than 93,000 New Yorkers voted to allocate $30 million in capital funding for local improvements to schools, parks, libraries, and other public spaces across 24 Council Districts in New York City.<\/p>\n

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