New York City residents and officials are bracing for a potentially austere state budget, as Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to unveil the top lines of her massive spending plan on Thursday morning. Sources close to the matter have revealed that the budget is likely to be a lean one, with minimal new funding allocated for the city. The announcement comes at a time when Mayor Eric Adams and other city leaders have been pressing for increased state support to address pressing issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and crime. As the budget details become clearer, New Yorkers will be watching to see how Hochul's plan addresses the city's pressing needs and what implications it may have for the state's overall economic and social landscape.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to unveil the top lines for her massive New York State budget Thursday morning — with little to no new money for the Big Apple expected, The Post has learned.
