Advocates press for local funding to serve unmet needs of ex-military ⧸ Full Story

Corruption case puts spotlight on shadowy development funds in state budget ⧸ Full Story

Participatory budgeting offers a chance to get involved in decisions shaping neighborhoods ⧸ Full Story

“I don't think we really know what's going on, quite honestly, and it's not through lack of asking,” budget director tells Council ⧸ Full Story

After Congress clears the way, Bloomberg budget shows first detailed picture of Sandy spending city seeks to recoup ⧸ Full Story

If you drive, go to school or end up in jail, you'll pay: Here are a few ways New Yorkers will help balance the city budget ⧸ Full Story

Texas alone received $5.5 billion — and cast eight votes in the House against replenishing program's funds ⧸ Full Story

After a dynamic inaugural year of inviting the public to help decide how the New York City Council spends some of its funds, four council members who pioneered the practice here are about to have some company ⧸ Full Story

The Bloomberg Administration told a judge yesterday that it will not appeal a court injunction against the mayor’s move to license livery cars for street hails in the outer boroughs and add up to 2,000 more taxi cab medallions. The mayor had obtained approval from the state legislature after failing to win support of the City Council. Acting State… ⧸ Full Story

Cuts in federal funds have led to sharp reductions in the Summer Youth Employment Program ⧸ Full Story

End to federal stimulus leaves city budget short of funds for child care and other services ⧸ Full Story

Last week Mayor Michael Bloomberg released his $68.7 million executive budget, which as we reported counts on $300 million in state and federal aid to help pay for education. But this aid isn’t guaranteed: The city can only receive the money if the mayor and the United Federation of Teachers reach an agreement on a teacher evaluation system before… ⧸ Full Story

Executive budget includes service cuts that face fierce City Council opposition ⧸ Full Story

Introducing The Lobbies at the Top, the New York World's guide to influence in Albany ⧸ Full Story

Administration for Children's Services Commissioner Ron Richter advocates firmly for new EarlyLearn initiative ⧸ Full Story

It’s official: New York City is stuck for the next decade with the U.S. Census Bureau’s population count of fewer than 8.2 million, now that the bureau has rejected Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s appeal asserting that enumerators had missed at least 50,000 New Yorkers. Bloomberg submitted the appeal last August, and his administration had fought hard… ⧸ Full Story

FDNY set to spend $238 million this year on extra hours for firefighters while civil rights lawsuit postpones recruitment ⧸ Full Story

Yesterday the City Council held its first in its annual series of hearings about the preliminary budget for New York City. These meetings are a chance for council members to question agency heads and allow community members to comment. While the Mayor is ultimately the one who approves the city’s budget, he needs the support… ⧸ Full Story

What does a no-snow winter mean for the city budget? This year New York City is on pace for its second-mildest winter ever, according to the National Weather Service. A mere seven inches of snow have fallen on Central Park this season. High temperatures across the region have already savaged business that depend on snow, from ski… ⧸ Full Story

Today Comptroller John Liu delivered a “State of the City” address, the first by a sitting comptroller in recent memory. Traditionally only the mayor and city council speaker give state of the city speeches but Liu, who is considered a contender in the upcoming 2013 election, seized a chance to pitch his platform. At a… ⧸ Full Story