Editor’s note: Senator Gillibrand had recently shared information about the effects that the new budget is going to have on senior communities and other low-income New Yorkers. Senator Schumer detailed some of the detrimental effects that the OBBBA was likely to have. The student loan experts helping New Yorkers also spoke about the effects of this national Bill. Check back over the weekend, as you’ll find our article and video about the City’s participatory budgeting and borough assemblies to debate and discuss new ways to use the budget to help real New Yorkers on the ground.
This is a reminder to join today’s Staten Island FY27 Discretionary Budget Training.
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual
This training will walk through the New York City Council’s discretionary funding process, important timelines, and best practices for submitting a FY27 discretionary funding application.
Whether your organization is new to Council funding or just needs a refresher, this session will provide practical guidance to help you prepare for the upcoming budget cycle.
Registration is required.
Please register here: Click Here to Register
The application period is now open. Residents should know:
Deadlines
- Requests to both City Council Members & Borough Presidents: February 19, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
- Requests to City Council Members Only: March 19, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
Banner Image: Event graphic. Image Credit – CM Hanks
Councilmember Kamillah Hanks
Kamillah M. Hanks is a native Staten Islander and proud mother of four who has been a leader and advocate for smart growth and positive economic development in the North Shore of Staten Island for nearly two decades. Kamillah studied marketing and finance at the College of Staten Island, and has over 20 years of experience in both public and private sectors