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Amsterdam News3d
What we know about what’s holding up the NYS budget so far
Governor Kathy Hochul, who has been at odds with the State Legislature on a number of budget proposals, talked about her spending plan.
Gothamist2d
Operator of NYC’s mental health crisis hotline warns of layoffs without more funding
The nonprofit that operates the hotline says staffing reductions would limit its ability to help people in crisis.
USA Today12d
NY's budget snared by two controversial issues: What are they and why do they matter?
The budget, slated to clock in at over $250 billion ... She has high-profile Democrats in her corner on this, including New ...
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New York budget talks may weaken private school standards
As New York’s budget deal nears, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday would not rule out changes to nonpublic school education ...
Budget deal nears finish line
BUDGET DEAL NEARS: State lawmakers met this afternoon to hammer out the final details of the proposed $252 billion budget.
NYC introduces new 25-gallon trash bin in response to residents’ demands
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City Sanitation officials announced the availability of a new, smaller trash bin Thursday in ...
City & State New York12d
State budget unlikely to be finished before end of month
There are a few deadlines, legal and spiritual, that Hochul has to contend with as she holds firm on her budget goals. The ...
Staten Island lawmaker blasts Democrats for ‘unacceptable’ delays on state budget
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- One Staten Island lawmaker is taking aim at his Democratic colleagues over the state legislature’s ...
City Limits3d
What Immigrant Community Advocates Want in This Year’s New York State Budget
A rally to protest ICE activity in the city during Trump’s first term in 2019. (John McCarten/NYC Council) Other proposals that are important to the state’s immigrant communities were not included in ...