New York lawmakers approve $254B budget as Trump cuts loom
Friday, 9 May 2025 () Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about cell phones in schools while presenting her fiscal year 2026 executive budget in Albany on Jan. 21, 2025.
Legislative leaders say they could call lawmakers back to Albany to deal with potential federal cuts. [ more › ]
It’s a somber day on Sesame Street—Elmo, the fuzzy red icon of childhood joy, has become the unlikely face of a political firestorm. A satirical LinkedIn post, allegedly written by Elmo, claimed the beloved character had been laid off due to federal budget cuts. While the post was quickly...
Friday, 9 May 2025 ()
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about cell phones in schools while presenting her fiscal year 2026 executive budget in Albany on Jan. 21, 2025.
