Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein
gets more funding for New York City schools
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“With a $292 million increase in city education funding in this year’s state budget, we provide our children with a better education – helping prepare them for the jobs of the future.”
– Assemblywoman Weinstein

Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein
helped craft a state budget that:
  • increases NYC school aid by $292 million
  • provides $3 million for transportation costs for after-school programs
Increasing commitment to CUNY
Marking the first community college base aid increase in 5 years, the final state budget provides:
  • $9.1 million for CUNY community colleges
  • $150 increase per full-time equivalent student
  • $1.3 million for CUNY child-care centers
Assemblywoman
Helene Weinstein
3520 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-648-4700