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Introduction and overview of DYCD's service reach
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Commissioner Keith Howard introduces himself and his team from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) to discuss the fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget. He highlights DYCD's unprecedented service to 480,000 New Yorkers in the past year, a 26% increase since the beginning of the administration.
- DYCD achieved record numbers in jobs and enrichment activities for young people
- Implemented targeted strategies to make the city safer and more affordable
- Acknowledged the hard work of nonprofit partners and DYCD staff
Keith Howard
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Good morning chair Stevens and members of the committee on children and youth.
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I am DYCD commissioner Keith Howard, and I'm joined today by first deputy commissioner Alan Chang, chief financial officer Navita Bailey, and special counsel Angelina Martinez Rubio.
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We are pleased to be here to discuss the fiscal year twenty twenty six preliminary budget.
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Last year, DYCD served an unprecedented 480,000 New Yorkers, up nearly by 100,000 or 26% since the beginning of the administration.
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The year also saw another record number of jobs and some enrichment activities for young people as well as targeted strategies to make the city safer and more affordable.
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This is largely due to the hard work of our dedicated nonprofit partners and our DYCD staff.
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Shout out to our DYCD staff, especially the ones in the room here today.