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  • D. Brit
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min read

De Blasio to Furlough Mayor's Office Because of Budget Crisis


What Happened:

  • New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that he will be furloughing the entire Mayor's office for a week (himself included) to help combat the city's budget crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.

  • The furlough will affect 494 staff members and is expected to yield a savings of $860,000.

  • The local economy has taken a significant hit because of the pandemic leaving the city with a $9 billion budget deficit.

  • "We have to make tough choices to move this city forward and keep our budget balanced," said de Blasio.


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