New York’s Legislature completed voting on the final state budget bills late at night after a nearly two-month delay. Lawmakers had missed four consecutive paychecks, leading to lines forming to collect withheld pay. The $268 billion spending plan includes transportation-focused measures as well as a wide range of additional policies. After the budget vote, Democrats began moving forward on redistricting. Other developments include reduced teen interest in driving on Long Island, renewed efforts by Democrats to challenge Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Metro-North seeking new passenger trains, federal funding to improve accessibility at subway stops in upper Manhattan and the Bronx, and a lawsuit involving Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs. Additional local updates include legal challenges to the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail and changes to camera regulation in Troy.
"The state Legislature wrapped up voting on the last budget bills late last night. While Streetsblog has been largely focused on the transportation aspects of the $268 billion spending plan, a wide range of policies made it into the final budget. And as much as lawmakers would have loved to debate them for hours as they normally do, keep in mind that they have missed four consecutive paychecks as a result of the budget being nearly two months late."
"You could see them lining up to collect their pay in the wee hours last night. "Republicans in the back!" state Sen. James Sanders jokes as lawmakers line up to receive their months-withheld paychecks after the Senate finished voting on the state budget. "You look even more ravishing than usual," state Sen. Gustavo Rivera could be heard telling Senate..."
"If you want to catch up on the entirety of the mammoth legislation approved yesterday, our friends at Gothamist, City & State and State of Politics did a lovely job keeping New Yorkers informed. More news: State Democrats will get the ball rolling on redistricting now that they have some time on their hands. (Politico New York) Long Island teens aren't as interested in driving as they used to be. (Newsday) Fellow Democrats are finally taking a crack at state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. (The New York Times) Metro-North is looking for new passenger trains. (The Journal News)"
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