Dossier
District 16
Coverage of District 16 in the Nexus archive.
- Bronx elected officials celebrate big city budget wins — but Council Member Althea Stevens says it’s not enough
The City Council approved a $126 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after negotiations to address a $12 billion deficit. Bronx representatives highlighted wins like expanded Fair Fares and housing investments, but Council Member Althea Stevens opposed the budget, arguing District 16’s needs were inadequately addressed due to high poverty and low income levels.