New York City's mayor is optimistic that his "best budget ever" will boost hopes to fund initiatives directed at crime, education, and affordable housing.

The mayor has been calling his executive spending plan the ‘best budget ever,’ despite metrics that suggest otherwise.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is unveiling his budget for 2026. The mayor released a copy of his budget proposal early Thursday morning, and he is scheduled to announce the plan at noon from Bayside High School in Queens.