Update on the 2015-2016 New York State budget

The Legislature successfully passed the 2015-16 state budget, marking the fifth consecutive on-time budget for the Cuomo administration. The New York State Senate passed the measure shortly before midnight on Tuesday, while the Assembly finished up their debate on the bills around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1. Overall, the budget agreement totals $142 billion and contains increased school funding and an ethics reform package. Click here for budget highlights.