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Mayor Proposes NYPD Budget Cuts, Urges Wealthy Tax Hike

2/21/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed NYPD budget cuts, reversing former Mayor Eric Adams' plan to hire 5,000 officers.
His FY 2027 budget would cut $22 million from the NYPD's $6.4 billion budget.
He urged state lawmakers to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations to fund the city budget.
If taxes are not raised, he warned the city may have to raise property taxes, a less favorable option.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed NYPD budget cuts, reversing former Mayor Eric Adams' plan to hire 5,000 officers.
His FY 2027 budget would cut $22 million from the NYPD's $6.4 billion budget.
He urged state lawmakers to raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations to fund the city budget.
If taxes are not raised, he warned the city may have to raise property taxes, a less favorable option.