Staten Island lawmaker blasts Democrats for ‘unacceptable’ delays on state budget

Staten Island lawmaker blasts Democrats for ‘unacceptable’ delays on state budget

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- One Staten Island lawmaker is taking aim at his Democratic colleagues over the state legislature’s continued inability to agree on a state budget that is now more than three weeks late.

NYS lawmakers pass 7th budget extender

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--The New York State budget is now 22 days late. Lawmakers were back in Albany on Tuesday to pass another budget extender.  "We need to make sure that we keep the government going while we continue budget negotiations," said Senator Bill Weber. Four big topics in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget include a cell phone ban in schools, mask restrictions,  changes to involuntary commitment, as well as changes to the state’s discovery …

Thousands Wait for Long-Term Help While Hochul Pushes Involuntary…

Thousands of New Yorkers around the state are sitting on waitlists for two state-funded mental health treatment and support programs, according to data obtained by the Legal Aid Society and reviewed by New York Focus. Some applicants wait years for voluntary long-term mental health support, even as the state has increased funding for such programs in recent years, the records show. The state and mental health advocates have embraced the programs…

Hochul rallies in Rochester to demand budget deal that makes NY safer, more affordable

Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Flower City Monday, pushing her plan to put more money back into the pockets of New Yorkers.

Why The Law That Forces People To Get Mental Health Help Didn’t Stop Governor's Residence Arson Attack

Involuntary commitment is intended to be a last resort with a high bar. At the same time, many PA counties lack other mental health services. The post Why The Law That Forces People To Get Mental Health Help Didn’t Stop Governor’s Residence Arson Attack appeared first on NewtownPANow.com.

Hochul Pushes Budget Deal for Safer Streets, Mental Health, Savings - Utica Phoenix

Governor Hochul: “My State of the State address, I said, ‘Your family is my fight.’ … I will not sign a State Budget — I’ve said this from the very beginning — that does not fight these federal changes and put New Yorkers first. I’m going to cut taxes. Let’s start with cutting your tax burden. Let’s put more money back in your pockets and make our communities safer.” Hochul: “This isn’t about politics, though. This gets real personal when it’s y…