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Speaker Adams advocates for increased parks funding
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Speaker Adams emphasizes the importance of parks to New York City and calls for increased funding to improve their maintenance and accessibility.
- NYC parks receive over 100 million visits annually.
- Compared to other major U.S. cities, New York City allocates a smaller proportion of its budget to parks.
- Adams calls for more funding for key programs, staffing, and maintenance to keep parks clean and safe.
Adrienne E. Adams
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Our parks are a lifeline for our city.
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Annually, they receive over 100,000,000 visits, and yet, compared to other major American cities, New York City allocates a significantly less proportion of its budget to our parks department.
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We need to narrow that gap and allocate more funding for key programs, staffing, and maintenance so that our parks can remain clean and safe for all to enjoy, and our seniors who are the crown jewels of our communities deserve further support.