José E. Serrano: “You have an agency that is one of those agencies I have always said that everybody loves because it does not hurt…”

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.

We are very much interested in this program.

Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to support both mental and physical well-being and New York State is home to some of the best parks and green spaces.

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