Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Halts Freeze On $10 Billion In Child Care Assistance Funds
A federal judge has temporarily halted a freeze on more than $10 billion in child care and family aid. The ruling Friday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York pauses a Trump administration move that cut off … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kirsten Gillibrand – January 8, 2026
The Trump Administration announced this week that they have frozen $10 billion in child care subsidies and services in five Democratic controlled states, including New York. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference to discuss the issue … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Child Care Assistance Grants Be Unfrozen By Trump Administration
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze the grants that provide child care assistance to tens of thousands of families in New York. On Tuesday, the Trump administration froze $10 billion in funding for … [Read more...]
NYS Launches Digital Portal To Make Child Care More Accessible
A new digital portal has launched aimed at making free or low-cost child care more accessible in New York State. The portal can be found at ny.gov/childcare. Governor Kathy Hochul said the state’s new digital portal makes it easier for families … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]
Nearly 400,000 Children in NYS Newly Eligible for Child Care Assistance
Nearly 400,000 children in New York State are newly eligible for child care assistance. Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a statewide campaign Tuesday to ensure eligible families access expanded child care … [Read more...]
