Four budget bills were introduced before midnight on Saturday, while a broader deal on the state budget is yet to be reached. (nystateofpolitics.com)
CITY HALL — As Gov. Andrew Cuomo patted himself and fellow state lawmakers on the back after reaching an early deal on the state budget Sunday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg slammed the cuts as «an outrage» and warned that, despite some restorations to city aid, the deal will force more layoffs and another round of new and painful cuts. (dnainfo.com)
There's a framework deal on the state budget as the Thursday midnight deadline approaches, but it appears less likely that the midnight deadline for passage will be met. (wrvo.org)