budget deficit

NYC Parks Department Faces Budget Cuts

by
Central Park

The proposed cuts would require some full-time staff to work only nine months, a 15% decrease in hiring of seasonal staff, and increases in fees for tennis court permits, ball field permits, and recreation center memberships.

Governor Paterson's Administration Says Rising Deficit In Sight

by Associated Press
Albany State Capital

The Budget Division’s mid-year financial plan update released yesterday blamed the anticipated deficit on the continued sluggish economy.