Bailey on the Continued Delay of The NYS Budget
April 24, 2025
New York state has now passed its eighth budget extender, marking yet another week without a finalized state budget. As critical funding decisions remain unresolved, several service providers, including schools and health care agencies, are left in limbo. This delay has real consequences for families, businesses and communities across the state where every dollar and every day counts.
“As we approach yet another budget extender, I share the frustration felt by so many New Yorkers who are watching Albany fail to meet its most basic obligation—passing a timely and responsible budget,” said Bailey.
“The continued delays and behind-closed-doors negotiations are unacceptable. Every day we operate without a finalized budget, municipalities and essential services are left in a state of uncertainty. This is no way to govern. We must return to a process that values transparency and accountability. Fiscal responsibility isn’t just a talking point, it’s a promise we make to our taxpayers that their hard-earned dollars will be used efficiently and effectively. That promise is being broken, and New Yorkers deserve better.”