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NY Announces $268 Billion Budget Deal Including Second-Home Tax
The framework would raise Buffalo aid by at least $40 million and advance changes to child care, prekindergarten, insurance and immigration policy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion state budget framework in Albany, which includes at least $40 million in increased aid for Buffalo.
State leaders reached the agreement after legislative pushes for extra funding, as local governments face significant budget deficits requiring additional support.
Broad policy reforms include child care and prekindergarten, alongside adjustments to insurance law, immigration policy, and the environmental review process.
Final budget bills must be drafted before the fiscal deadline, with upcoming floor votes determining if proposed tax changes become law.
Reshaping state spending and municipal finances, this budget framework will directly alter local services and development timelines for residents and governments.