NYC Libraries Saved!

Thank you for showing your support for NYC's library system by contacting law officials and demanding them to provide funding for libraries.  This year's budget would have been disastrous if it included cuts to libraries, fire houses and other institutions that are needed in NYC.  As I wrote in my previous blog here: http://www.sacerdotus.com/2013/05/help-nypl.html, the library was a very important part of my life as a student in NYC and continues to be an important part when I visit the city and stop by in order to do do research or pick up books.

Many students rely on the library in order to have a place to read, do research, study and learn.  The library provides many activities for people of all ages for free.  It would have been a tragedy if the cuts were to pass and libraries would have had to close and those that remained open would have had to cut down operation hours.

NYC needs politicians that can better manage the people's money.  Instead of wasting money on LGBT "pride month" activities which only serve that community, monies should go for the common good.  I am concerned if lesbian candidate Quinn wins the mayoral election.  Rest assured that she will focus more on the LGBT's wants, instead of all New Yorkers.  


Source:
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/bloomberg_quinn_budget_wont_cu.html 

Help the NYPL!

Mayor Bloomberg and mayoral candidate Quinn are about to cut funding to the New York Public Library.  Please visit http://www.nypl.org/ for more information.  Fill out the letter form and send it via email, or write directly to the mayor and city council to voice your concern and disapproval.

The New York Public Library is a priceless asset in New York.  It has one of the largest collections of books on all topics and in different languages.  The library system provides free computers to use, free internet, free resources, training workshops, helps New Yorkers find jobs, prepare documents, do research and so on.  It even provides free activities for people of all ages.

The library has always been my home away from home as a kid and even into my college years.  There I found the peaceful environment to do my reading, research and academic work.  When in New York, I usually blog from a library.

This $47 million budget cut will hurt the library system.  Many services will be cut, jobs will be lost and hours will be cut down.  People need the library, especially youth who are often tempted to be on the streets doing bad things.

Please help in convincing Bloomberg to spare the New York Public Library from this budget cut and instead cut funds to planned parenthood, lgbt and other groups that do not support the common good of New York and who are only interested in pushing their agendas.  The library is a neutral institution that provides knowledge to all for free.