Opinion: New York’s kids are falling through the cracks between our agencies
The mayor has proposed defunding the Portal software platform, which connects people across different city agencies and nonprofits who work with the city’s children.
Enacted state budget roughly $9 billion more than initially announced
With additional federal money, the newly released state budget financial plan has a $277 billion price tag.
Does a late state budget really mean a less productive legislative session?
An analysis by City & State suggests it doesn’t.
Trans New Yorkers largely left wanting after the state budget
The spending plan didn’t include any new funding for gender-affirming care access, and a recent announcement from the governor has only left advocates more confused.
What Mamdani got – and didn’t get – from Albany this year
Some of the New York City mayor’s biggest wins and losses after his first session lobbying for City Hall.
Menin wants to boost funding for food pantries – but quiet on city-owned grocery stores
The New York City Council speaker addressed City & State’s Food Access and Affordability Event, weeks before the city budget is due.
The bills to watch in the last week of session in Albany
It’s the final (session) countdown.
Mamdani has placed DCWP front and center. Menin wants him to give it $32M more
The City Council will call for a big increase in the consumer and worker protection department’s budget at a hearing on Friday.
“Significant progress” made with Tier 6 reforms in state budget
In a Q&A, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew talks about the new, lower retirement age for educators.
For Kathy Hochul, a late budget isn’t a problem – it’s a successful tactic
Remember how 2026 was supposed to be the year the budget was (more) on time?