FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The Governor's budget includes three changes that would reduce the amount of state funding that goes to the city's Administration for Children's Services. While one change is applicable statewide, the two other changes are aimed only at New York City.
FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: As the city opens new marine transfer stations for processing and shipping trash to landfills, the cost for long-term export contracts is rising.
FOCUS ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET: The de Blasio Administration has emphasized education and job training as well as other supports for cash assistance recipients, which has led to an increase in the public assistance caseload as individuals remain on the roll for longer periods of time to participate in enhanced programs. But the increase in the caseload now seems to have leveled off.