{"id":2961,"date":"2025-09-04T11:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:38:12","slug":"on-first-day-of-school-year-speaker-adrienne-adams-celebrates-funding-for-district-28-schools-in-fiscal-year-2026-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/press\/2025\/09\/04\/2961\/","title":{"rendered":"On First Day of School Year, Speaker Adrienne Adams Celebrates Funding for District 28 Schools in Fiscal Year 2026 Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Queens, NY \u2013<\/strong> Today, on the first day of the 2025-26 School Year for New York City Public Schools, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams celebrated capital funding investments secured for schools in her district in the City\u2019s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Speaker Adams allocated $1.7 million to public schools in Council District 28 to renovate school facilities, upgrade their technology, and improve student experiences. <\/p>\n

At High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Speaker Adams joined Principal Laura Van Deren, faculty, and staff at the school\u2019s \u201cPatio Party\u201d to welcome students back from summer break. She presented a check for $200,000, which will be used to improve the school\u2019s technology and ensure students have access to modernized equipment. <\/p>\n

At PS 48Q David N. Dinkins School for Community Service, Speaker Adams welcomed students in the school yard alongside Principal Joan Stanley Duvernay, faculty, and staff. She also delivered a check for $350,000, which was allocated to the school for bathroom renovations and technology upgrades.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Photos from the check presentations are available here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cInvesting in our local schools is essential to the success of our scholars,\u201d said Speaker Adrienne Adams<\/strong>. \u201cI\u2019m proud to allocate funding for technology upgrades at High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety and PS 48Q David N. Dinkins School for Community Service, which will facilitate access to modernized learning equipment and improve student experiences. In the City\u2019s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, I\u2019m thrilled to invest a total of $1.7 million in capital funding for schools in Council District 28, ensuring our children, educators, and school communities have the support they need now and for generations to come. As we welcome students back for the 2025-26 School Year, I thank our school principals, faculty, and staff for their leadership and dedication in support of our scholars.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to share that The David N. Dinkins School for Community Service – PS 48Q has been awarded critical capital funding that will allow us to make transformative improvements to our school facilities. This investment represents more than just bricks and mortar – it’s an investment in our students, our staff, and the future of our community,” said Joan Stanley Duvernay, Principal of PS 48Q The David N. Dinkins School for Community Service<\/strong>. “We are deeply grateful to Speaker Adrienne Adams for her leadership and vision in securing this funding. Her commitment to uplifting public education and creating equitable opportunities for all children is truly commendable, and we are honored to be a part of this important effort. These improvements will have a direct and lasting impact on teaching and learning. When students walk into a building that reflects care, investment, and possibility, it sends a powerful message: you matter, and your future matters<\/em>. Once again, I offer my heartfelt thanks to Speaker Adams. The future is brighter because of this commitment to our children.”<\/p>\n

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Queens, NY \u2013<\/strong> Today, on the first day of the 2025-26 School Year for New York City Public Schools, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams celebrated capital funding investments secured for schools in her district in the City\u2019s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Speaker Adams allocated $1.7 million to public schools in Council District 28 to renovate school facilities, upgrade their technology, and improve student experiences. <\/p>\n

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