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Lincoln Restler explains vote on NYC budget

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148 sec

Council Member Lincoln Restler explains his vote on the NYC budget, highlighting the council's efforts to restore funding and secure investments despite disagreements with Mayor Eric Adams. He emphasizes the council's success in areas such as affordable housing, education, libraries, and sustainability, while expressing disappointment in some areas where the mayor's austerity measures persisted.

  • Restler notes $2 billion secured for affordable housing over 2 years
  • He mentions $600 million restored to neighborhood schools and $58 million for libraries
  • Restler expresses disappointment in funding for Universal 3K and CUNY