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The bill now heads to Gov. Hochul's desk. She hasn't said if she'll sign it.

Legislative leaders say they could call lawmakers back to Albany to deal with potential federal cuts.

The lucrative tax break for movie and TV productions is likely operating “at a net cost to the state," the report finds.

The Legislature is wrapping up a legislative session after a potential deal on housing policy fell through.

Lawmakers will have to pass at least a temporary budget extension by Monday to make sure state workers get paid on time.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said businesses may have to opt in to allowing guns.

A widely supported program for helping homeless New Yorkers and people facing imminent eviction was not included in the state budget. Supporters speculate that it was not approved out of unfounded concerns that costs would spiral out of control.

Union leaders sent a letter to Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders last week stating that housing insecurity is a major cause of stress for their members. The bill would limit landlords’ abilities to raise rent and evict tenants.

Albany lawmakers have been ambivalent about the chances of another rent reform bill.

Both the State Senate and Assembly are anticipated to pass the legislation Monday during a special session.