CPC Statement on New York City FY26 Adopted Budget

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Date: July 1st, 2025

Contact:

Alice Du, Director of Communications (adu@cpc-nyc.org) | 212-792-4585

CPC Statement on New York City FY26 Adopted Budget

New York, NY – The City of New York passed a $115.9 billion budget for FY25-26 on Monday, June 30th. The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) acknowledges the efforts of both the City Council and the Mayoral Administration in finalizing a budget aimed at addressing the diverse and growing needs of New Yorkers during these times. We recognize key investments that support working class and immigrant communities were made in this budget, fostering equity and resilience across the city.

“We applaud the City for delivering investments that will transform the lives of working class families across New York City. This year’s budget delivers critical wins for AAPI, immigrant, and low-income communities, including $10 million for a universal child care pilot program, $5 million for the AAPI Community Support Initiative, $3.7 million for the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund, $3.6 million for Access Health, and nearly $75 million to support immigrant families through legal services. With major investments in food security, child care, and full-day 3-K in high-need neighborhoods, this budget prioritizes equity, opportunity, and support where it’s needed most, and is a significant step towards addressing our communities' needs. We also thank Council Members who designated discretionary funding in support of our services for community members of all ages and backgrounds,” said Wayne Ho, President & CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC). 

CPC was at the forefront of this year’s budget cycle, advocating for the inclusion of critical community investments. In April, we hosted our 8th Annual City Advocacy Day in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, bringing together over 600 community members and numerous elected officials to demonstrate the strength and unity of the AAPI community.

Below are some of the highlights of the budget as they impact AAPI, immigrant, and low-income communities: 

3% COLA for FY26 for human service workers across the City which was included in the Mayor’s FY25 Executive Budget.

$755 million for the ‘After School for All’ program by investing in free universal after-school programming. However, increase in reimbursement rates for afterschool providers are not effective for FY26 but for FY27, creating further barriers and challenges for providers to hire and train staff effectively. 

$4.78 million baseline to increase home delivered meals reimbursement rates and $2 million in FY26 for case management for our growing older adult population, and $5 million for senior center infrastructure repairs and upgrades, all of which are important steps towards the needed investments.  

$112 million baselined in funding for 3-K and Pre-K programming.

$74.7 million for Immigration Legal Services: $33.6 million to ensure continuity of services and to help defend immigrants against ongoing aggressive, anti-immigrant policies, $24.6 million for the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project, and $16.5 million to fund legal counsel for children in removal proceedings, social services to children appearing on the Juvenile and Surge Dockets in New York Immigration court, and legal services to “Adults with Children” (“AWCs”).

$51.1 million in funding, including $36.1 million in funding for the Community Food Connection Program and an additional $15 million to support food pantries and providers.

$25 million in baselined funding to continue providing additional full day/full year 3-K seats in high-need communities.

$25 million to continue the Promise NYC for low-income families who are not eligible for other forms of childcare offered by the City. 

$10 million for free childcare for infants and toddlers through two-years-of-age.

CPC extends our heartfelt thanks to the Council Members who committed discretionary funding to our programs, helping us continue to serve children, youth, seniors, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and families across all 51 Council Districts in New York City. We are especially grateful to Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Justin Brannan, Shekar Krishnan, Linda Lee, Julie Menin, Mercedes Narcisse, Keith Powers, Lincoln Restler, Carlina Rivera, Sandra Ung, and Susan Zhuang for their ongoing support. Of CPC’s 80,000 community members, over 22,300 community members were served in programs supported in part by City Council discretionary funding over the past year. 

We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the City Council to ensure sustained and meaningful investments in human services organizations and the dedicated workers who address both ongoing and emerging community needs. 

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