The Three Big Questions Delaying New York’s Budget NYT | Top Stories By: Grace Ashford 1 April 2026 at 15:00 Legislators are weighing tax increases on the wealthy and changes to laws meant to protect immigrants and the environment as the state budget deadline passes. © Adrianna Newell for The New York TimesNew York legislators passed a one-week extension to the April 1 deadline for approval of the state budget.
Republican Candidate for N.Y. Governor Is Denied Public Matching Funds NYT | Top Stories By: Grace Ashford 1 April 2026 at 02:06 Bruce Blakeman, who is trying to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul, will not receive up to $7 million, after a 4-to-3 ruling by a Democratic-led board. © Johnny Milano for The New York TimesBruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, faces a steep fund-raising disadvantage against the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul.