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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

“We Have a Deal”… Or Do We? Inside NY’s Budget Dispute

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a "general agreement" for the state's FY27 budget. However, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters there was no deal. We dive into the latest developments on negotiations and where things stand with the remaining budget bills with Newsday's Keshia Clukey and Alex Gault, of NNY360 & The Watertown Daily Times. Assembly Member Landon Dais (D - The Bronx) joins us to discuss the push to establish a New York Census office ahead of the 2030 census and a bill that would move presidential primary elections to Super Tuesday.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

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