"Mayor Adams Reverses Budget Cuts, Restores Funding for NYC Services"

Mayor Adams reverses budget cuts to sanitation and parks departments, restoring funding for trash cans and seasonal parks staffers, after facing criticism and legal action. The move raises questions about the necessity of the initial cuts and prompts concerns about the mayor's fiscal management. Critics argue that the money exists to avoid broad cuts and protect essential services, while Adams maintains that the cuts are necessary to address a $7 billion budget deficit. The back-to-back reversals have emboldened some critics and advocacy groups to push for the restoration of other vital services.