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Criticism of Mayor Adams' budget cuts and their impact
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Council Member Restler criticizes Mayor Eric Adams' approach to the city's workforce, arguing that his budget cuts have negatively impacted city services.
- Argues that New York City is not in a fiscal crisis, yet austerity measures are being implemented
- Claims that Mayor Adams has cut over 10,000 positions from the budgeted headcount since taking office
- Asserts that these cuts have led to dirtier parks, less safe streets, and reduced care for New Yorkers
Lincoln Restler
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But we are not in a fiscal crisis today.
0:06:15
That hasn't stopped mayor Adams from implementing austerity measures that have made our parks dirtier, our streets less safe, and our and New Yorkers less cared for.
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Instead of working to fill vacancies and revive city government, Eric Adams has cut over 10,000 positions from the budgeted headcount since he took office.