Assemblymember Carroll, the author (photo: New York State Assembly)
In a few days the New York State Legislature will pass a new state budget. In a normal year, this is the most consequential task the Legislature does. In a crisis year, it may be the last thing we do.
What we do now could help New Yorkers weather the storm. Unfortunately the discussions we are having, which are few, are emphasizing the wrong issues.
To understand New York’s politics, one must understand that New York’s budget is not just dollars and cents, but also a
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