The Hochul administration has announced plans to spend $80 million in taxpayer funds to repair the crumbling stairs of the New York state Capitol in Albany. Originally estimated at $14 million in 2014, costs have ballooned significantly over the years, raising questions about transparency and budget management. Critics point out the escalating expenses and the lack of clarity regarding the reasons for such increases. In the context of a massive proposed budget and ongoing deteriorating infrastructure, this project symbolizes broader issues in New York state's financial governance.
In true Albany fashion, the project is being planned in complete secrecy.
The repairs were originally estimated to cost $14 million in 2014 and then $41 million in 2022.
Governor Hochul is committed to investing in the City of Albany and making our State's Capitol a place all New Yorkers are proud of.
The cost to fix them is $80 million in taxpayer money… $1,038,961 a step.
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