To many New Yorkers disbelief, talk of cutting New York City’s food pantry and kitchen budget is more of a reality then we think. Mayor de Blasio wants to slash 1.8 million dollars from last years budget amount of about 11 million dollars.
Sports: Athletes Will Have to Pay For Air Conditioning in Bedrooms at 2016 Rio Olympics
The 10,500 athletes at next year’s Olympics will feel first-hand the deep budget cuts buffeting the Rio de Janeiro Games: They won’t have air conditioning in their bedrooms unless someone pays for it.
(Video) Kevin Hart Donates $250,000 To The Philadelphia School System!
That’s right Kevin, give back! The funny man is putting on for his city. With recent budget cuts in the city of brotherly love, Kevin Hart took it upon himself to donate $250,000, so that the school system could purchase new computers. Back in September, a student passed away due to an asthma attack and NO NURSE at the school (Isn’t that some kind of WRONG or ILLEGAL?!). This is what the cuts in Philly are doing to the students, so I’m sure they’re loving the comedian right now. What a way to stand up. Kevin plans to surprise some kiddies by making stops at a few schools in his hometown today with Mayor Michael Nutter. Oh, would I love to be there. Hit the jump and check out what Kevin Hart had to say about his donation.
Details On The Upcoming Budget Cuts
President Obama announced that there will be some serious budget cuts happening soon. As the President announced that these cuts would be happening, he kept saying the cuts were “unnecessary” and “dumb.” Obama has pointed the finger at the Republicans in Congress, blaming the cuts on them. So what exactly is being cut? FEMA, The Centers for Disease Control, Department of Homeland Security, and more. Find out exactly how much is being cut below.
One Of The Most Dangerous Cities In The U.S’s Police Department Is Shutting Down!?
Camden, New Jersey, one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S’s police department is being shut down due to budget cuts. Click below for the story. Melissa Nash
NY Governor Cuomo Considers Medicaid For Transgender Surgery
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering extending Medicaid coverage to help cover surgery and therapy for transgenders. A panel of experts is currently advising the governor on how to redo his Medicaid proposal to incorporate transgenders. Health care professionals will examine the proposal and have an answer for the governor by next week. Earlier this year Cuomo assigned a task force to overhaul the Medicaid system and make appropriate budget cuts. Read more after the jump. @Julie1205
