NYC Council fighting back on Mamdani’s parks budget cuts — with plan to fund hundreds more quality of life officers
The NYC Council is opposing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed budget cuts to the Parks Department by seeking to fund an additional 200 Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers. This initiative aims to address significant gaps in coverage for quality-of-life issues in the city's parks. The council's proposal includes a budget increase of approximately $40 million, with a focus on enhancing park safety and maintenance.
- ▪The NYC Council is pushing back against Mayor Mamdani's cuts to the Parks Department.
- ▪They are seeking to fund an additional 200 PEP officers to monitor quality-of-life issues in parks.
- ▪The council's proposal includes a budget increase of about $40 million to enhance park safety.
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Metro exclusive NYC Council fighting back on Mamdani’s parks budget cuts — with plan to fund hundreds more quality of life officers By Nicole Rosenthal and Matthew Fischetti Published May 27, 2026, 5:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google They want to see more green! The City Council is pushing back against Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s cuts to the Parks Department — seeking to fund an additional 200 officers to monitor quality-of-life issues across the Big Apple’s green spaces, The Post has learned. 3 The New York City Council is seeking to fund an additional 200 Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers to monitor quality-of-life issues across the Big Apple’s green spaces.
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