In May, state lawmakers passed a $269 billion budget after haggling for months over thousands of line items and policies affecting New Yorkers.
Our searchable database breaks down the most consequential decisions Albany politicians made on climate, immigration, housing, schools, taxes, and more.
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We read the governor’s, Senate’s, and Assembly’s budget proposals — so you don’t have to.
We’re expanding our coverage of education, immigration, and politics.
Follow along with New York Focus as we cover the governor’s annual address.
Here’s what our reporters will be watching for during Governor Kathy Hochul’s agenda-setting address that will kick off state budget negotiations.
You stuck with us through another rollercoaster year in New York politics. To show our gratitude, we’re giving you a test.
One hundred and forty laws that almost were.
Governor Hochul vetoed a measure to speed up New York’s public records process, which is among the slowest in the nation. We asked our reporters about their most protracted records requests.
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The Legislative Correspondents Alumni Association recognized Chris Gelardi with its award for the year’s best state government reporting — the second year in a row that Focus has earned the honor.
We teamed up with Hell Gate to grill leading Democratic candidates in a forum unlike any other. Here’s what they said.
New York Focus and Hell Gate have partnered to host a mayoral candidate forum. Watch it here.
Our searchable database breaks down what was proposed and what made it in this year’s budget among key topics like education, family policy, criminal justice, climate, and more.
We read the governor’s, Senate’s, and Assembly’s budget proposals — so you don’t have to.
We are expanding our coverage and want to hear from you.
Our team will be descending upon Albany on Tuesday. Here’s what they’ll be watching.
One hundred and twenty-four laws that almost were.
One hundred and twenty-four laws that almost were.