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Funding challenges and requests for New York City libraries
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Linda E. Johnson outlines the current funding challenges faced by New York City libraries and makes specific requests for additional investment. She emphasizes the need for restored and increased funding to sustain and expand library services.
- Urges the city to restore $15.7 million in funding not carried forward in the preliminary budget
- Requests an additional $44.8 million investment in New York City's libraries
- Highlights the increased need for support in light of recent federal actions targeting library work nationally
Linda E. Johnson
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Today I urge the city to restore this funding and invest an additional $44,800,000 in New York City's libraries.
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Your support is needed more than ever after last week's White House executive order targeting library work nationally.
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Libraries are the connection point for a diverse array of New Yorkers, so many of whom pour their skills and knowledge back into the city.
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We provide much more than books as the chairperson said.
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Books, resources with an impact that spreads far beyond our physical branches.