Luke Henderson / Senior Staff Photographer Locals laud their role in determining funding allocation By Eva Kalikoff Through participatory budgeting, residents propose and vote on projects to receive extra funding. This year, 1,780 residents voted in Mark-Viverito’s district, which includes Manhattan Valley and East Harlem, on how to allocate $1.9 million. Read more about Locals laud their role in determining funding allocation Add new comment