Delays and Disagreements: Why New York's Budget Negotiations Drag On

New York's state budget is delayed for almost three weeks due to disagreements among the governor, Senate majority leader, and Assembly speaker, particularly on issues of policy such as criminal justice and housing. Governor Kathy Hochul wants to include changes to the state's bail laws and housing policy, but her proposals met stiff opposition from lawmakers. The delay may affect the city's executive budget plan and other legislative issues.