Budget deadline looms, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says

Plus, Hochul's nominee to lead the State Police advances, and Republicans continue their public safety push.

Good afternoon — it’s Wednesday, and Tweed Day.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• No budget, but mayoral control is out, Senate leader says

• Hochul’s State Police nominee advances

• Adultery bill expected to pass Senate, head to Hochul

• On The Bill looks at legislation inspired by George Santos

🔨 Is Tomorrow a Session Day? Yes.

☁️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Wintry mix, low 30s. New York City: Rain and wind, low 40s (National Weather Service)

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Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Will Waldron/Times Union)

💵 With no budget, will an extender be approved Thursday?

💰 Gov. Kathy HOCHUL and leaders in the state Legislature hadn’t reached a deal on the state budget as of Wednesday afternoon. An agreement is not expected this evening.

But we do know one thing: the question of who has control over New York City’s school system is not expected to be answered in the budget. ✏️

• Right now, the mayor of New York City controls the city’s school system, rather than a board of education.

• But that power is set to expire this year unless the Legislature extends it.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea STEWART-COUSINS was asked if it would be in the budget Tuesday afternoon and gave a one-word response: “No.”