José E. Serrano: “The fact of life is that during the last 5 years the National Guard has been taxed to go somewhere else overseas.”

Our arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of community life — enriching our neighborhoods, strengthening our economy and supporting the wellbeing of everyone who lives, visits and works here.

It is very hard around here, almost impossible to get a bipartisan bill passed with no opposition.

I am concerned with news reports that the Department of Homeland Security is deploying elite tactical teams to cities, including New York, with little to no justification that would potentially suppress response rates.

An increase in funding of the scale I recommend might impinge on other priorities.