ALBANY — Mayor Dorcey Applyrs will unveil the city’s 2027 budget on Thursday.
It will be the most important action of her mayoralty to date and a pivotal moment for the city’s future.
Officials and observers inside and outside her administration, including the mayor herself, have said difficult decisions will be needed to bridge an eight-figure budget deficit. According to the most recent data released by the city, the deficit currently stands at $22.18 million for 2026, is projected to be $33.3 million in 2027, and could climb higher…