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Dear New Yorkers,

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $111.6 billion proposed budget yesterday — more than $2.2 billion higher than the preliminary plan he introduced in January, boosted in part by better-than-predicted tax revenues.

Adams said the balanced budget shows the resilience of the city amid the unexpected hits of the pandemic and migrant influx.

It restores some of the cuts made since last November, including to the 3-K and pre-K programs and to some cultural programs — but not the more than $58 million cut from the city’s three library systems. Most libraries across the five boroughs will continue to only be open five days a week.

The mayor’s proposal will have to be deliberated between his office and the City Council before they agree to a final budget — due by July 1.

Read more about the proposed financial blueprint here.

Weather scoop by New York Metro Weather Thursday's Weather Rating: 7/10. Another very nice day, with lots of sunshine expected. It's quite chilly to start though, and a blustery northwest wind will keep things on the cooler side throughout the day. The vibes remain extremely all right!

Our Other Top Stories

The saga of a Brooklyn Heights building’s switching from oil to electric heat tells both a success story and a cautionary tale about what it takes to reinvent a century-old residence for a greener era. Thousands of other buildings in the city may need to consider similar renovations as the deadline draws closer to comply with new city climate rules, known as Local Law 97. Under that legislation, buildings of over 25,000 square feet must reduce their carbon output or face fines. Experts say converting fossil fuel-reliant buildings to electric is also key to meeting statewide climate goals. New York's legal system can be difficult to understand. To help people navigate it, THE CITY has written guides on what happens after you’re arrested, how public defenders work and who’s eligible to get one, and how to get free help in Housing Court.

Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Thursday, April 25 through Friday, April 26: Spring Break! Family Activities, a daily roster of activities and workshops for children and families. Times vary; registration recommended. Free with admission at the Museum of the City of New York. Thursday, April 25 through Tuesday, April 30: Spring Break in Prospect Park, a variety of family-friendly nature activities. Free from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Prospect Park Audubon Center. Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27: The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival, an event featuring panel discussions, workshops and cosplay showcases to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels. Free from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.

THE KICKER: Is that you, Wile E.? There was apparently another coyote sighting in Central Park this week.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Thursday.

Love,

THE CITY

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