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Adams Veto Override Vote Set for May 12 as Council Allies Defect on Housing Bill

Speaker Adrienne Adams now has 36 confirmed votes to override the mayor's veto of Intro 1183, two short of the 38-vote threshold — but four undecided members may swing it.

By Elena Marsh April 25, 2026

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Albany's Final Push: What's in the FY27 Budget Deal Hochul and Heastie Are Selling

The $245 billion handshake deal includes a $1.4 billion expansion of the city housing voucher program, a 0.25% MTA payroll mobility tax increase, and a Medicaid managed-care reform long-term-care providers are calling a defeat.

By Elena Marsh April 22, 2026