
LIBRARIES, BUDGETS, AND POTENTIAL BANKRUPTCY
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New York City could be heading toward bankruptcy.
New York City could be heading toward bankruptcy, yet Mayor de Blasio’s new budget seeks a three billion dollar increase, with cuts to libraries and many other city agencies. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is here with a plan to help ensure these vital services will remain unscathed.
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LIBRARIES, BUDGETS, AND POTENTIAL BANKRUPTCY
Clip: 3/20/2019 | 6m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
New York City could be heading toward bankruptcy, yet Mayor de Blasio’s new budget seeks a three billion dollar increase, with cuts to libraries and many other city agencies. Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is here with a plan to help ensure these vital services will remain unscathed.
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