In his latest budget proposal, Mayor Adams fails to fulfill NYCParks funding commitments or addressurgent parks staffing and maintenance needs. Parks are critical infrastructure, not a bonus amenity, and must be funded as such. NYC Parks’ operating budget is only 0.6% of NYC’s operating budget. Other major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago allocate 1.5%-4.0% of their budgets to parks. Join thousands of New Yorkers and demand #1Percent4Parks from the mayor and City Council. You can sign the petition at playfair.nyc and attend a rally at City Hall Park on Monday May 22. Play Fair 1% for Parks Rally When: Monday, May 22 from 9:30am-10:30am Where: City Hall Park |