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New York State Approves $68.4 Billion Subway Overhaul with Focus on Safety and Modernization

The FY2026 budget funds sweeping upgrades, increased patrols, and mental health outreach as subway crime drops 11% year-over-year.

New York State Budget Finalizes Payroll Tax Hike to Fund $68 Billion MTA Plan

New York Lawmakers Finalizing Deal on Discovery Law Reforms, Clearing Budget Impasse