New York Lawmakers Approve $237 Billion Budget with Key Housing and Education Provisions

The budget includes significant funding for housing, migrant support, and extends mayoral control of NYC schools, amid other measures.

New York's $237 billion state budget aims to boost housing construction with tax incentives for developers and protections for tenants.
$2.4 billion allocated to address the migrant crisis in NYC, enhancing housing, legal, and healthcare services.
The budget extends mayoral control of NYC schools for two years, emphasizing accountability and class size reduction.
Measures to combat unlicensed marijuana stores and improve public safety are included in the comprehensive budget.
The budget was finalized nearly three weeks past the original deadline due to extensive negotiations on various issues.