Budget
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With time running out, progressives turn to activist tactics on the NY state budget
Sleeping in the Capitol for immigrant health care, going on a hunger strike to protect bail reform, blocking escalators calling for affordable housing: Progressives are trying it all.
Budget
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Hochul prepares for the post-budget tango
Unlike her predecessor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has left the door open to passing items from her agenda outside the budget.
Budget
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To-go cocktails apparently spiked in budget process
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is willing to wait on legalizing to-go alcohol sales following opposition from state lawmakers.
Budget
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What Albany Democrats want from Kathy Hochul in the new state budget
One-house budget resolutions highlight legislators’ demands for more social spending ahead of the April 1 budget deadline.
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Eric Adams calls for bail reform rollbacks at virtual state budget hearing
The New York City mayor is leaning on Albany Democrats who might be able to sway legislative leaders to back his more moderate public safety agenda in the upcoming state budget.
Budget
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What does Hochul’s budget do for New York City?
The governor’s first proposed budget would extend mayoral control of New York City schools for four years.
Budget
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Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes $216.3 billion state budget
The unexpected incumbent is offering fiscal details on the policy plans included in her State of the State address.
Budget
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The New York executive budget by the numbers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed the largest state spending plan in history in her first budget proposal.
Ask the Experts
Policy
Eric Adams wants to cut spending. Here’s how he might do it.
Experts weigh in on the new mayor’s aim to cut the city government’s spending by 3%.
New York State
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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
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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
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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
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De Blasio spending big on NYC’s recovery
But will the city’s coffers be empty for the mayor’s successor?
Budget
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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
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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.
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