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    AGENCY TESTIMONY
            Challenges faced by the cultural sector and closing remarks
2:16:59
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28 sec
Commissioner Cumbo acknowledges challenges facing the cultural sector and provides closing remarks.
- Recognition of uncertainties in federal and private funding
- Mention of changing audience habits and rising costs
- Emphasis on the importance of historic investments to help the sector persist and thrive
- Appreciation for partnership with the City Council
                                
                                    Lauri Cumbo
                                
                            
                            
                                            
                                            2:16:59
                                        
                                        From uncertainty with federal and private funding, to changing audience habits, to rising costs, and so much more.
                                    
                                            
                                            2:17:06
                                        
                                        We're proud of our historic investments which will help our sector persist, thrive, and continue to bring amazing arts programming to New Yorkers.
                                    
                                            
                                            2:17:14
                                        
                                        We couldn't do this without the partnership of so many, especially the City Council.
                                    
                                            
                                            2:17:19
                                        
                                        I thank you for the opportunity to testify today and I'm happy to answer any questions that you have at this time on the best budget ever.
                                    