Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council reached a $116 billion deal on the city budget.
More than $54 million of the plan also includes funding for free legal services for migrants, including those facing deportation under the Trump administration.
There are also additional investments toward expanded seven day library services, increasing in staffing at certain city departments, millions toward early childhood education and a 2-k pilot program.
The mayor said the budget is toward making the city more affordable for working-class New Yorkers.
“In this budget, we’re investing $10 million in a groundbreaking pilot program to provide free child care to children aged two and under for low-income families. This program will be the first American city to provide universal child care for new parents,” he said. “But first, this is a major step forward for our city and our working-class families, and shows that, once again, New York City will lead the way in pioneering programs for those that need the most.”
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams also applauded this year’s budget, calling it a model for future years. She said the City Council worked very hard on negotiations to make sure that there was permanent or baseline funding for libraries and education.
“The successes in this year’s budget is a product of multi-year efforts built upon a foundation of relentless advocacy by New Yorkers across our entire city,” she said. “This budget belongs to all of us.”
The budget comes days before the June 30 deadline.