NYC public libraries have their funding restored, will reopen on Sundays

New York City officials have agreed to restore over $111 million in funding to libraries and cultural institutions. This decision comes after months of pushback against budget cuts in the city. The initial budget cuts announced in November targeted the New York Public libraries and other cultural institutions, but the new agreement reverses those cuts. The deal is expected to be finalized in a City Council vote. The restoration of funding has been well-received by the affected institutions, which had been forced to cut hours and public access. However, concerns remain about the libraries’ ongoing operating budget needs.