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budget delay

Budget Hang‑Up: Three Big Questions Keep New York’s Money Plan on Hold

April 1, 2026

The state of New York faces another year of budget delays, a pattern that began when Governor Kathy Hochul assumed office in 2021. The annual deadline of April 1 has yet to be met, and lawmakers seem more concerned with policy disputes than with the numbers themselves. Senator Andrea Stewart‑Cousin

politics

Mayor Postpones Budget Vote to Monday Amidst Council Dubiety

December 13, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s