The Epoch Times:Budget Agreement Restores Firehouse, Library, After-School Funds

By Zachary Stieber  June 26

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announces agreement for fiscal year 2013 budget on Monday with Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and other council members. (Spencer T Tucker/NYC Mayor’s Office)

NEW YORK—After months of New Yorkers protesting against proposed cuts to areas close to their hearts—such as firehouses, libraries, and after-school programs—the City Council and the mayor’s office announced an agreement for the city’s budget that will restore many millions of dollars to these areas.

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