Budget
Budget
Hochul and Mamdani are all smiles, despite disagreement on taxes
The girls are NOT fighting.
News & Politics
Majority of New Yorkers want to tax the rich in NYC
An even larger majority of New York City residents want to raise income taxes on millionaires in the city, according to a new Siena poll.
Opinion
Opinion: New York promised to invest in youth. It’s time to deliver.
The Youth Justice Innovation Fund would take $50 million of unspent Raise the Age funds and make them available to trusted community-based organizations.
Policy
Lawmakers want independent medical examiner’s office to investigate prison deaths
It’s unclear how much it would cost to create the new entity within the state Commission of Correction.
Policy
Clergy oppose Hochul’s car insurance reforms
Over a dozen clergy members signed onto a letter urging legislative leaders to reject the governor’s proposals they say would harm members of their parishes.
Policy
Ex-cops and business leaders oppose Hochul’s 75% tax on nicotine pouches
The pushback comes as state lawmakers consider what proposals to include in the state Senate and Assembly’s one-house budgets.
Energy & Environment
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows
The New York State Energy and Development Authority sent a memo to Gov. Kathy Hochul warning about the costs of complying with the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Opinion
Opinion: How career pathways in health care help all generations of New Yorkers
SkillSpring helps connect young people to careers that allow them to stay in New York and build dignified lives while strengthening the workforce that cares for our aging population.
Policy
Thousands, but few electeds, descend on state Capitol to pressure Hochul to tax the rich
Over 1,500 people marched in Albany, calling on state leaders to raise income taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and corporations.
Policy
Hochul budget director hints at rolling back state’s climate law
Blake Washington, the governor’s top budget adviser, called the current energy transition benchmarks “own goals” as they place financial burdens on New Yorkers
Policy
Hochul’s 30-day budget amendments mum on Essential Plan debate
State leaders are still waiting on a decision from the Trump administration that could end health coverage for 470,000 legal noncitizens.
Heard Around Town
Shhh, listen. Did Mamdani say perCENT? Or percentage POINT?
The difference is important for understanding his tax plan – and for selling it.
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New York State
SUNY, CUNY seek more state aid beyond proposed increases
The city and state’s public universities want a combined $3B this year for capital projects.
Policy
Mamdani to Hochul: Raise taxes or else…
… New York City will raise its own property taxes while also raiding budget reserves.
Budget
More money, still problems for Mamdani’s first budget
The New York City mayor announced new state aid ahead of releasing his preliminary budget, but he’s facing a delicate dance with partners in government.
Policy
Back in Albany, Mamdani says ‘tax the rich’
The mayor came to Caucus Weekend, but he’s expected to skip a Tax the Rich rally later this month out of deference to the governor.
Budget
Ta-da! NYC budget gap is now down to $7 billion, Mamdani says
Two weeks and some budget magic goes a long way, the mayor revealed to state lawmakers Wednesday in Albany.
NYN Media
Opinion: The real crisis in youth justice is underfunding
“Raise the Age is a proven, effective approach, and it must not be undermined,” a former children’s services commissioner writes.
Budget
Heastie: ‘We’re not going to leave the city on a ledge’
While Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s worried about New York City’s finances, the Assembly speaker’s feeling pretty chill.
Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine says the NYC budget gap really is that bad
It’s also politically convenient for a mayor looking to tax the rich.
