Bonsignore announces Be Heard program restoration to FDNY
Bonsignore announces the executive budget reverses the previous administration's transfer of Be Heard funding, restoring nearly $2M in FY26 growing to $6.7M in FY29, with headcount expanding from 44 to 84 positions.
The budget also includes a restoration to the fire department and the expansion of the behavioral health emergency assistance response division, known as Be Heard.
This program is part of New York City's commitment to use a health-centered approach to individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
The budget reverses the previous
administration's decision to transfer funding away from the fire department and provides funding of nearly $2 million in fiscal year 26 and approximately $4.8 million in fiscal year 27,
$6 million in fiscal year 28, and $6.7 million in fiscal year 29 and out.
The mayor's executive budget also includes numerous smaller adjustments to technical initiatives.
This includes additional funding for motor fuel, heating fuel, utilities, and lease adjustments.