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Mamdani’s $126B budget soars nearly 10% from last year, leaving NYC on verge of fiscal crisis
Mamdani’s $126 billion budget increased by approximately 8.5% from last year’s $116 billion plan, with no significant cuts. The budget expansion has left New York City on the verge of a fiscal crisis.
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