More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity
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Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report by Comptroller DiNapoli.
“My office is keeping a close eye on what is driving affordability issues in the city and state, and it has not escaped anyone that higher food costs have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. “Food prices rose sharply during the pandemic, putting more New Yorkers at risk of going hungry. Now the implementation of tariffs and potential cuts to federal food and other support programs may exacerbate the problem. State and local efforts to promote access to high quality, affordable food are more important than ever to reduce food insecurity and ensure New York’s families have enough to eat.”
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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs released by Comptroller DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s office estimates that recent federal government actions to cut grant programs could jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating aid that flows to the city could be subject to cuts or elimination.
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Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
“New York City’s proposed budget increases anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to maintain current service levels for students, seniors, parks, sanitation, and healthcare given recent demand," DiNapoli said.
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Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released by Comptroller DiNapoli. This marked the second straight year that first quarter growth was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%.
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