Jason West
Director of Sustainability
City of Albany
Department of Engineering
628 Delaware Avenue
Albany, New York 12209
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DAILY NEWSLETTER
May 28, 2026
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One of the highest-stakes questions in Albany this year has resolved in Governor Kathy Hochul's favor. She convinced a skeptical legislature
to roll back the centerpiece of New York climate policy. | Photos: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul; Sumali Ibnu Chamid/Alemedia | Illustration: Leor Stylar
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TOP STORY
Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in her bid to upend the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act after legislators caved to finalize an overall budget deal.
One of the highest-stakes questions in Albany this year has been whether Governor Kathy Hochul could convince a skeptical legislature to roll back the centerpiece of New York climate policy.
The final state budget, set to be passed this week after an almost two-month delay, makes clear that she succeeded.
Hochul said the changes were needed to protect New Yorkers’ wallets. Legislators at first appeared staunchly opposed, but eventually caved. There would have been no way to get to a budget deal if they hadn’t, Assemblymember Anna Kelles said.
“We are watching New York become the first state in the country to roll back its climate laws. It’s disappointing and embarrassing,” Kelles said.
— Amudalat Ajasa and Nick Garber, NYF reporters
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani didn't get the major tax hikes he campaigned on, but he still got $28 billion in support from the state.
| Photo: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul | Modified by New York Focus
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STATE BUDGET
Some of the city’s new aid will be canceled out by pension boosts.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wanted a multibillion-dollar bailout from Albany this year, and he got one — but rather than a suite of big tax hikes, the final deal includes a mishmash of cost shifts, delayed pension payments and one notable new tax on
pricey second homes.
— Nick Garber, politics reporter
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ICYMI
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A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes.
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The Department of Justice has terminated more than 100 immigration judges since last year as it has pressured courts to order more deportations.
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The legislation comes after months of haggling over how best to protect New Yorkers from President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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