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What capital projects have been paused or delayed due to funding cuts, and in what phases were these projects?

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      The council members inquired about the impact of $130 million in combined capital funding cuts on library capital projects across the three public library systems.

      • Queens Public Library stated they will have to stop a number of projects in various phases due to funding uncertainty.
      • The New York Public Library had to push out $41 million in capital funding, halting amazing and essential renovation plans, some already in the design phase.
      • The Brooklyn Public Library eliminated $47 million from their capital plan, jeopardizing four renovations at specific branches.
      • Queens Public Library provided the exact figure of a $32.2 million cut to their capital budget.