Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul declared a budget deal this morning, 37 days after the state’s fiscal year began, only for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to immediately contradict her, asserting no agreement has been finalized. This latest development unfolds in Albany, highlighting persistent political tension and financial uncertainty as New York navigates its longest budget delay in years.
The Familiar Pantomime and This Year’s Twist
For several years, New York’s budget negotiations have followed a predictable script: a governor touting a
