NYC libraries will lose millions in proposed budget. Here’s what Bronx residents think about it

Mayor Eric Adams released a copy of the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget earlier this week. The budget includes possible cuts to libraries.

Brittany Cadet

Apr 27, 2024, 10:30 PM

Updated 14 days ago

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Mayor Eric Adams released a copy of the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget earlier this week. The budget includes possible cuts to libraries.
News 12s Brittany Cadet was at Parkchester library with community reaction to the proposed budget cuts and what this means for Bronx residents who visit libraries on the weekend.


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