NYC Mayor Announces Potential Budget Cuts Amid Immigration Crisis

New York City announced potential budget cuts of at least five percent across all city agencies.
NYC Mayor Announces Potential Budget Cuts Amid Immigration Crisis
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York on June 26, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
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New York Mayor Eric Adams has announced potential budget cuts of at least 5 percent across all city agencies amid an illegal immigration crisis in the Big Apple. His office also announced that it’s making other efforts to reduce costs.

Mr. Adams on Sept. 9 cited “the convergence of circumstances threatening New York City’s financial stability” for the steps his administration is taking to balance the city’s budget, as required by law.