A graphic featuring a city landscape, a skateboarding NYC Sunnie (a fun, optimistic, playful yellow sculpture), and a billboard with the words "You Pick. We Pay." Below that, the words "Decide how to spend part of the city's budget!" Below that, the logos for the NYC Civic Engagement Commission and The People's Money, and the words "Vote for projects by June 25th," with a QR code and the weblink: on.nyc.gov/pb.
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The People’s Money: Decide How to Spend Part of the City’s Budget!
Voting has started for The People’s Money, New York City's annual citywide participatory budgeting process! The People's Money lets community members decide how to spend part of the city's budget. This process is open to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. Now…
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Students with guidebooks at Summer at the Library kickoff event; Photo credit: Jonathan Blanc/NYPL
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City-Wide Summer at the Library Kicks off at New York, Queens, and Brooklyn Public Libraries
Students with guidebooks at Summer at the Library kickoff event; Photo credit: Jonathan Blanc/NYPL   City-Wide Summer at the Library Kicks off at New York, Queens, and Brooklyn Public Libraries The annual initiative supports readers of all ages throughout the summer with…
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QPL's Juneteenth 2025 logo: a drawing of a large pastel-colored bird, with blue birds flying in its wake, a broken chain, and the words "The Spirit of Juneteenth: The Journey Continues. Remember, Reflect, Rise," on a red background.
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The Spirit of Juneteenth: The Journey Continues
Remember, Reflect, Rise. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Join us in June as we celebrate this annual Day of Jubilee, all month long! Check out our reading lists and resources and enjoy our in-person and virtual programs in honor of this…
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Rising Costs and Growing Demand: Libraries Need Help
Rising Costs and Growing Demand: Libraries Need Help NYC libraries call for $46.8M in baselined operational funding. The presidents of New York City’s three public library systems testified before the New York City Council on Wednesday to call for increased funding to address…
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A graphic of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, with the word "Vote" in front, and a checkmark in the center of the "O" in "Vote."
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Get Ready To Vote In June!
The primary election is coming up on June 24—it’s time to get ready to vote! Voters in New York City will help choose this fall's candidates for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, all five Borough Presidents, and all 51 City Council seats. Ranked Choice Voting will also be…
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