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Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about budget and affordability

Final state budget includes Gov. Hochul’s affordability measures as she prepares for tough 2026 re-election fight

Posted on May 8, 2025

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Uncovered! Hochul and lawmakers agree on public mask restrictions in new budget deal

Posted on April 29, 2025

Mayor Eric Adams speaks about state budget deal

Mayor Adams scores wins on discovery laws, involuntary removal changes in state budget deal

Posted on April 29, 2025

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Bronx Times

Rep. Torres blasts Gov. Hochul over proposed cuts to Medicaid-funded autism services

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Brooklyn Paper

State makes record investment in nonpublic schools, enhances security amid rising hate crimes

Unhappy campers: New York tenant and landlord groups bash reported housing deal in state budget

Posted on April 15, 2024

State budget likely to be late as Albany lawmakers get ready to blow past April 1 deadline

Posted on March 27, 2024

City Council members speak at New York state budget hearing

State budget: Housing, preschool and more on City Council’s wishlist for funding from Albany as April 1 deadline looms

Posted on March 25, 2024

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins

State lawmakers counter Hochul’s $233B budget with plans that would raise taxes on wealthy, boost tenant protections

Posted on March 12, 2024

Mayor Adams speaks about migrant aid

‘It’s gonna be fine’: Mayor Adams shrugs off lack of more migrant aid in state lawmakers’ budget plans

Posted on March 12, 2024

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‘A moving crisis’: Mayor Adams again appeals in Albany for state to pick up half of migrant care costs

Posted on February 6, 2024

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Adams appears confident he’ll get more migrant help from Albany, even as Hochul barely mentions influx in annual speech

Posted on January 10, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul shakes hands with New York lawmakers at the 2024 State of the State Address on Jan. 9, 2024 in the Assembly chamber

State of the State: Hochul focuses on retail theft, mental health, housing in annual address

Posted on January 9, 2024

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Permits filed for 15-story residential building with 99 units in Mount Hope

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Armed robber unmasked: NYPD releases image of suspect wanted in Flushing phone store heist

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From street eats to streetwear: Complex Family Style Festival makes Brooklyn debut at Industry City

Oghenero Graje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP."

‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience