New York City agencies will be forced to sharply curtail hiring by eliminating roughly half of all vacant civilian positions, a dramatic belt-tightening move that threatens to further strain the delivery of city services. The decision to cut open positions comes as the city struggles with high attrition that many city workers have blamed on a slow hiring process, low salaries, as well as a refusal by Mayor Eric Adams to consider a hybrid schedule for some municipal office employees. Tap our link in bio to read more about the city's staffing situation. 📝: Elizabeth Kim 📷: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images