Mayor Eric Adams introduced his $115 billion executive budget proposal.
The plan includes funding for after-school programs, affordable housing construction, more staffing for the police department, as well as guaranteed future funding for CUNY, cultural institutions and libraries.
But the robust spending plan made little mention of looming federal spending cuts or concerns over the country’s economy.
First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to talk about the proposal and future of Rikers Island.
Tap the video player above to watch the interview.