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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.
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Democrat & Chronicle broke the news in Rochester, United States on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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