The New York State Budget was officially passed and signed by Governor Kathy Hochul at Johnson City Middle School on May 9.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state's fiscal year 2026 budget into law, where she highlighted several initiatives including an upcoming ban on cellphones in schools.

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The New York State Budget for 2026 was passed late last night and signed into law Friday morning by Gov. Kathy Hochul.