New York State
Politics
With an X-factor in Hochul, Albany faces some new math
The governor has several carrots – and sticks – to offer in the annual budget talks with the Legislature.
Budget
Policy
Police funding returns as issue in NYC budget
The mayor doesn’t propose more cuts to the NYPD, but police reform activists still want them.
Budget
Policy
Legislation to watch in the final weeks of the 2021 session
A dozen outstanding bills remain on criminal justice reforms, single-payer health care and more.
Budget
Policy
De Blasio spending big on NYC’s recovery
But will the city’s coffers be empty for the mayor’s successor?
Budget
Policy
De Blasio proposes expanded “recovery budget”
New York City’s fiscal outlook was improved by the federal pandemic relief package.
New York City
Politics
The state has a budget and the GOP has a candidate for governor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Budget
Policy
Budget vote exposes Democratic divisions
Some moderates voted against the revenue bill, while Democratic Socialists changed their vote at the last minute.
Nonprofits
Policy
What’s in store for New York nonprofits in the state budget
Boosted pay for human services workers, support for Asian American organizations and more.
Budget
Policy
Does the state budget rise to the moment?
Vulnerable people like undocumented immigrants can still fall through the holes of an expanded safety net.
Budget
Policy
Cuomo, Legislature agree on $212B state budget
State lawmakers scored major victories on taxes, education funding and aid for undocumented immigrants.
New York State
Politics
Progressive lawmakers take the War Room overnight
A half dozen left-leaning legislators stayed overnight outside the governor’s Capitol office to push for their budget priorities.
Budget
Policy
NYC mayoral contenders propose direct cash assistance
A majority of Democratic candidates want to give more money to New Yorkers.
Education
Policy
Legislators want to fully fund school aid
The upcoming state budget gives state liberals a chance to win a yearslong fiscal fight with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Budget
Policy
8 contentious issues in state budget negotiations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are aiming to make a deal by April 1 despite unprecedented challenges.
Budget
Policy
Three issues to watch in state budget negotiations
Taxes, public school funding and COVID-19 relief will test state lawmakers before the April 1 state budget deadline.
New York State
Policy
Progressives see budget windfalls among Cuomo scandals
Even a weakened governor still has a lot of power in the executive-oriented budget process.
Joe Biden
Policy