NYC’s proposed budget: Here are 6 things in store for public schools Today 7:30 AM New York City's proposed budget works to help students who may have fallen behind during the pandemic, as well as the expansion of 3-K for All and Community Schools. (Staten Island Advance file photos) Facebook Share STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his proposed executive budget on Monday, which includes funding for New York City public school programs — such as increasing Community Schools, and universal 3-K for All across the five boroughs, as well as allocating funds towards the academic recovery of students amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.