NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams discusses new city budget, mayoral primary results and her political future

WNYC News | Jul 1, 2025

New York City's 2026 fiscal year officially begins today. The city budget determines everything from the NYPD's headcount to Mayor Adams's "war on rats." This year's budget includes a pilot for universal childcare and a new city division to regulate e-bikes, among other initiatives.

The City Council Speaker plays a leading role in negotiating the annual budget with the Mayor's office. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about this year's budget and what the future holds for her after her loss to Zohran Mamdani in last week's Democratic primary.

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