New YorkA 100042025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

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443 provisions identified: 418 benefits, 3 costs, 22 mixed.

Low-income renters get affordable housing funding

The law makes up to $100 million available to preserve, restore, or create affordable homes in cities with at least one million residents. Every funded unit must be affordable to households earning up to 60% of local median income, adjusted for family size. Priority goes to experienced community-development nonprofits with at least a 51% controlling interest in the project. Agency review also favors projects using state- or city-owned land. The funding does not guarantee an individual housing award.

Low-income seniors get emergency repair help

The law provides $4 million for emergency repair programs serving low-income elderly homeowners. Grants or loans can reach $10,000 per unit for conditions threatening life, health, or safety. Municipalities or nonprofits run the programs through state contracts. Spending requires Budget Director approval of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation's financial plan. Up to 5% of specified appropriations can cover administration.

Repair grants for small rental owners

The law renews $40 million from the 2025 appropriation and $33.742 million from 2024 to repair vacant apartments. Properties must be outside New York City and have five units or fewer. Grants cannot exceed $75,000 per unit. The money helps qualifying owners pay for repairs; the cap does not guarantee that amount.

Small landlords get vacant apartment grants

The law provides $40 million for vacant apartment repairs and rehabilitation outside New York City. Grants are limited to properties with five units or fewer. Owners can receive no more than $75,000 per unit. The law does not guarantee a specific award for each property.

Communities keep billions for cleaner water

Clean-water projects keep $500 million from 2022, $477.017 million from 2021, $419.41 million from 2020, and $312.914 million from 2019. Another $1.173136 billion remains from the original $2.5 billion program, covering water systems, lead pipes, septic upgrades, and related work. The 2015 program keeps $17.5 million from its original $200 million; its 2016–17 and 2017–18 allocations each allowed $100 million, including at least $10 million for water-quality compliance. Solid-waste investigation and cleanup are capped at $5 million from each $500 million appropriation. Conservation district water-quality awards are competitive, favor financial need and hardship, and are intended to help concentrated animal feeding operations.

Long Island coastal protection funding continues

The law keeps $1.300368 billion available for New York's non-federal share of the Fire Island to Montauk Point project. It also keeps $430.334 million available for state payment of local project costs. Work includes supporting beaches and dunes, replacing shoreline material, and raising structures in floodplains. Local-cost funding requires a municipal agreement with the environmental commissioner and approval from the state budget director.

Billions renewed for health facility upgrades

The law renews separate $1 billion and $990 million appropriations for statewide health facility changes under the safety-net transformation program. Both amounts are fully reappropriated, meaning earlier funding remains available. It also continues a $1.6 billion transformation appropriation, with $1.445149 billion reappropriated, under statewide and safety-net program rules. Within the $990 million, up to $20 million supports rare disease research and treatment, including Empire State ALS Alliance. Rare disease awards can bypass competition, and part of the $1.6 billion funding can transfer to state agencies or authorities.

Funding continues for health system restructuring

The law continues a $1.2 billion health restructuring appropriation, with $244.541 million reappropriated from earlier funding. It supports closures, conversions, mergers, and other capital projects aimed at improving health care delivery. Facility plans must go to the Health Department and receive Budget Director approval before spending. Within the funding, up to $75 million can support Upstate University Hospital's ambulatory care integration project. That allocation requires an agreement between the Health Department and State University Construction Fund, approved by the Budget Director.

Public health labs retain construction funding

The law fully renews $967 million for a Capital District life sciences and public health laboratory initiative. A separate $600 million research and infrastructure appropriation has $472.88 million reappropriated. Both cover property, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs, including specified liabilities from before April 1, 2023 and April 1, 2018, respectively. The $967 million initiative requires a Health Commissioner plan approved by the Budget Director; both programs allow transfers to state entities. The law also continues $10 million for existing Health Department facilities, with $8.725 million reappropriated for planning, construction, insurance, and project management. Transfers of that maintenance funding to the state Dormitory Authority require the Health Commissioner's request and Budget Director approval.

Buffalo development and workforce projects funded

The law provides $680 million for Buffalo-area development, workforce programs, loans, grants, and related costs. Within that amount, up to $33 million is available for Western NY STAMP. That site's money requires a business plan identifying major regional projects, approved by the state development corporation's chief executive. Another $400 million supports the second phase of the Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster initiative.

Climate funding for buildings and cleaner energy

The law provides $1 billion for climate projects consistent with New York's climate scoping plan. It specifies $500 million for building-related emissions cuts and lists $150 million for EmPower Plus and $50 million for Clean Green Schools. It also lists $150 million for thermal energy networks and $150 million for qualifying state housing agency programs. At least $40 million of the housing agency allocation must cover Weatherization Assistance Program expenses. The law also specifies up to $75 million for zero-emission transportation and $300 million for renewable energy.

Funding for New York development projects

The law funds New York Works services, loans, and grants, including $575 million and $199 million funding lines. Some of the $575 million must be available for required Atlantic Yards infrastructure in Kings County. It also authorizes or renews $400 million lines for 2026–27 and 2023, and $320 million from 2022. Earlier lines include $220 million each from 2021, 2020, and 2019, and $200 million each from 2018 and 2017. A separate $500 million line from 2019 includes up to $425 million for a Pennsylvania Station entrance and related improvements.

Upstate technology projects receive state funding

The law provides $685.5 million for high-tech manufacturing projects in Chautauqua and Erie counties. This includes repayment of certain earlier Chautauqua County expenses funded through a state and municipal facilities appropriation. It provides $638 million for Nano Utica and other Oneida County development projects. A separate $180 million line supports Nano Utica and other Oneida projects, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 2014.

Billions for transit and subway safety

The law renews $3 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2025–2029 capital program and subway safety. It also renews $1.89 billion for the 2020–2024 program, including a set-aside under a referenced agreement. Another $572.133 million supports the state’s $7.336 billion commitment for the 2015–2019 program. Those two older-program funds are available when the state chooses direct payments. Another $114.236 million supports approved 2005–2009 projects, with reimbursement from bond proceeds; these provisions do not set fares.

Federal transportation project funding stays available

The law keeps remaining federal-share transportation balances available for 2026–27. Funds cover construction, repairs, preservation, property, related services, some operating costs, and eligible older unpaid costs. Original account limits include $2.01 billion and $1.55 billion; these are not the amounts remaining to spend. Older listed balances range from $13.439 million to $67.389 million, including $56.199 million for costs incurred before April 1, 2005. Spending must follow the federal program and purposes of each appropriation.

Funding to expand New York broadband

The law provides $300 million for ConnectAll infrastructure, access, affordability, rural connections, cellular siting, digital equity, and local planning. Spending requires a state development corporation plan approved by the Budget Director; funds can also meet federal matching requirements. A $500 million New NY broadband line prioritizes unserved areas, public libraries, and educational opportunity centers. Federal funding lines provide $800 million for broadband programs and $345 million for projects and matching requirements. The $800 million line allows up to $10 million, or the federal digital-equity award amount, for digital equity or inclusion under federal program rules.

New York transportation projects keep billions

The law keeps $6.152713 billion from 2015–2025 transportation appropriations available for projects in state transportation plans. Covered work includes roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, transit, and connections between travel modes. Funds can cover unpaid costs incurred before April 1, 2025, and move between capital appropriations where authorized. Separate prior-plan balances continue at $36.617 million from 2017 and $5.798 million from 2016.

Road upkeep and transportation funding continues

The law retains $1.251373 billion for state road and bridge upkeep and highway snow and ice control. Some funds cover costs incurred before April 1 of the relevant appropriation year; heavy-equipment costs vary by account. It also retains $26.547 million in federal highway funds, subject to federal reporting and accountability rules. Transportation project services retain $119.188 million for design, surveys, testing, environmental reviews, management, and staff or contract costs. Another $1.768 million supports roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, and transit, with transfers allowed among specified transportation accounts.

State Roads Get Upkeep and Construction

The law provides $544.415 million for state road and bridge upkeep, highway snow and ice control, and separately budgeted heavy equipment. It also provides $496.15 million for highways, parkways, bridges, the Thruway, reservation roads, related services, and property. Both lines cover eligible obligations incurred before April 1, 2026. In fiscal year 2026–27, up to $2.5 million of the second line can fund local bridges with budget director approval when federal aid is not cost-effective and saved federal aid and state matching funds remain available for state highway bridges. Up to $5 million of that line can pay for State Police traffic maintenance and protection services.

Wastewater project financing keeps federal funding

The law keeps federal grants available for New York's Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. Balances include $471 million from 2025 and $448 million from 2024. It also continues $220.97 million from 2023 and $26.123 million from 2022. The fund supports financing for water-pollution control and wastewater projects, not direct household checks.

Billion-dollar support for health facility upgrades

The law provides $1 billion in payments and grants to transform health care facilities across New York. Funding follows the state’s health care safety-net transformation program. It supports eligible facilities but does not itself expand insurance coverage or change who qualifies for benefits.

Funding for New York City housing

The law provides $1 billion for New York City's City of Yes housing program. It assigns $500 million to new affordable homes, $200 million to public housing, and $80 million to Mitchell-Lama preservation. It assigns $50 million each to mixed-income loans, homeownership and rental efforts, supportive housing, and lead, mold, and asbestos cleanup; affordable housing preservation gets $20 million. Homeownership and rental efforts each have a $25 million cap; supportive housing includes up to $30 million for people returning from incarceration or juvenile justice placement and $20 million for seniors. A separate $25 million repairs vacant New York City Housing Authority units for occupancy, subject to a state budget director-approved plan.

Funding more supportive housing across New York

The law makes up to $950 million available for building and operating at least 6,000 supportive homes over five years. Awards are chosen through a competitive process. It also includes a $186 million funding line for statewide, multiyear supportive housing development. These provisions do not set resident eligibility, household subsidy amounts, or a specific start date for the five-year period.

Funding to build and operate supportive housing

The law makes up to $950 million available with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 state housing program funds. Capital and operating subsidies support at least 6,000 supportive housing units statewide over five years. Projects are chosen through a competitive process. The provision does not set individual tenant eligibility rules or direct household payments.

City university campus improvement funds continue

The law keeps prior City University of New York (CUNY) funds available for repairs, equipment, technology, safety, and accessibility. Separate funds of $99.818 million and $40 million cover eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2024. Funds of $435 million and $53.31 million include eligible costs from before April 1, 2023. Another $405.112 million and $110 million include eligible costs from before April 1, 2022. A $93.665 million fund includes eligible costs from before April 1, 2021. These funds require annual plans approved by the state budget director; the 2023 and 2024 funds also require chancellor approval for transfers to CUNY. The law also continues $145.383 million in listed construction, repair, equipment, and energy project balances for 2026–27, with approved annual plans where required.

Continued repairs for state university campuses

The law renews State University of New York funding for repairs, safety, accessibility, energy conservation, and preservation. Listed maintenance lines include $350 million, $450 million, $402 million, three $200 million lines, and an additional $60 million. A separate $200 million project schedule includes $16.5 million for university-wide needs and $20 million for priority preservation. The $402 million schedule also identifies $98 million for the university trustees to allocate. Another line provides $379.7 million for scheduled campus projects. The $450 million line and one $200 million line require yearly university plans approved by the state budget director. The other two $200 million lines and the additional $60 million require approved university plans before spending. These funding lines support facilities, not direct student payments.

Continued technology and classroom funding for schools

The law keeps $693.587 million available for projects in school districts' approved Smart Schools investment plans. Projects include education technology, prekindergarten classrooms, replacement of portable classrooms, and high-tech safety systems. Eligible project funds can be transferred between agencies and reimbursed from bond proceeds. A separate funding line makes $1.009007 billion in remaining Smart Schools bond proceeds available to reimburse eligible capital spending. That reimbursement requires the Comptroller to certify costs as bond-eligible and the State Budget Division to approve fund availability.

Major campus and library funds for students

The law renews $1.095 billion for City University of New York buildings, science facilities, labs, network infrastructure, capital staff, and major repairs. Another $69 million supports Roosevelt Hall planning at Brooklyn College, City College work, Governors Island matching grants, and university-wide improvements. It also renews $10.8 million for university library improvements. Private or other nonstate sources must pay for furniture and equipment at the university-wide science research center. Specified City College work can use project labor agreements only when the agency chooses and its supporting record justifies them under competitive-bidding rules.

Older university repair grants remain available

The law renews three State University of New York maintenance appropriations from 2010, 2011, and 2012. Each lists $550 million for critical repairs and improvements, including $16.5 million for university-wide needs. Those university-wide funds can also support NY-SUNY 2020 challenge grant projects. Such projects require approval from both the governor and the university chancellor. These are renewed older funding lines, not direct payments to students.

State university building upgrade funds continue

The law continues SUNY spending authority for facility upgrades, equipment, technology, and related projects. Separate limits of $99.976 million and $57.542 million include eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2024. Limits of $341.162 million and $97.574 million include eligible costs from before April 1, 2023. Another $311.623 million and $176.113 million include eligible costs from before April 1, 2022; $32.226 million includes eligible costs from before April 1, 2021. All require annual SUNY plans approved by the budget director, and transfers to SUNY under the 2023 and 2024 funds also require chancellor approval.

State university campus repair funds continue

The law continues State University of New York (SUNY) funds for campus repairs, preservation, safety, and energy conservation. Separate balances are $546.629 million, $473.357 million, and $214.602 million from prior $550 million appropriations, plus $376.621 million from a prior $650 million appropriation. SUNY must submit annual plans for state budget director approval before spending. Under the $546.629 million, $473.357 million, and $376.621 million funds, building replacement requires a multi-factor cost-benefit analysis. It must show replacement is more cost-effective and energy-efficient than full renovation, and replacement generally cannot increase existing floor space.

State shortfalls can delay capital payments

Beginning April 1, 2026, the budget director may withhold capital payments during fiscal year 2026–27. A quarterly update or final-quarter projection must show a cumulative General Fund shortfall of at least $2 billion. Withholding cannot exceed the shortfall; the director must first use the transaction risk reserve as practicable and consider alternatives and effects. Legislative leaders must receive notice, and lawmakers have ten business days to adopt a conforming plan. Public assistance, supplemental security income-related payments, federally protected payments, specified debt service, and court-ordered payments are exempt. Withheld payments may be paid later if a surplus appears.

Transit funding with station development limits

The law retains $1.2 billion for Empire Station and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2025–2029 capital program. Uses include modern faregates, security, system efficiency, and the Interborough Express. This money cannot fund the Empire Station general project plan or the above-ground development described in it. A separate regional transit line retains $1.476 million from a $121.5476 million appropriation whose schedule assigns $104.127375 million to the authority. That line requires budget-approved project plans and an average service life of at least five years for funded rail cars and similar vehicles.

Disability projects get capital and accessibility aid

The law continues $17.01 million for eligible disability facilities, home changes, adaptive technology, and residential or day-program development. Eligible settings include article 16-licensed facilities, specified nonprofit community facilities, certified family care homes, and private residences. Aid can cover up to 100% of net costs, including studies, property acquisition, construction, renovations, and related capital work. Family care providers can receive loans or grants. Funding lines with a project-plan requirement need Budget Director approval before spending.

Lease protections for funded public housing

These protections apply when a public housing authority uses qualifying funds to participate in a federal housing program. Affected residents must receive a uniform lease with at least the terms of their prior public housing lease. Authorities must provide program education, language help, resident group recognition, participation funding, and grievance and lease-ending procedures. An outside manager receiving the funds must provide accessible information and language help, recognize a legitimate resident group, and engage regularly.

Low-income households get energy improvement funding

The law provides $50 million for clean-energy projects, including EmPower Plus assistance for low-income homes. Supported work includes energy efficiency, heating, cooling, health, and safety improvements. Funds can cover services, loans, grants, and related administration. The appropriation does not state an income cutoff or individual award amount.

Lower-income families get homeownership program funding

The law makes up to $41.475 million available for homeownership programs, combined with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing funds. Programs target low- and moderate-income families with few affordable homeownership options in the private market. The funding also supports community development, stability, and preservation. The provision does not specify individual awards or a funding end date.

Expansion grants for New York meat processors

The law renews funding for meat-processing expansion grants of at least $50,000. Grants support expanded or new plants, job training, safety upgrades, and other approved work to expand processing in New York. Projects must help beef, pork, and other meat farmers process their products within the state. Up to 5% of the appropriation can cover state grant-related services and expenses. The provided provision does not state the total funding amount.

Climate and flood protection funding continues

The law continues $99.538 million for state emissions reduction and climate adaptation projects, including work related to Executive Order 22. The Budget Director must approve a spending plan, which must go to the legislative budget committee chairs. Another $2.4 million addresses emissions outside the power sector under an approved program and financial plan. That allocation includes up to $500,000 each for Regenerate NY and municipal community forests. It also provides $500,000 for a natural-refrigeration demonstration in a disadvantaged community. Separately, $4 million funds competitive municipal natural infrastructure grants to reduce flooding, storm surge, or other climate effects.

Communities keep environmental infrastructure project funding

The law renews New York Works funding for air monitoring, cleanup, dams, flood protection, state lands, and public access. It also supports water quality, fish hatcheries, facilities, and abandoned-well plugging. Balances are $89.887 million from 2025, $79.643 million from 2024, and $80.744 million from 2023. They include $67.954 million from 2022, $53.737 million from 2021, and $25.445 million from 2020. Older balances are $15.455 million from 2019, $7.959 million from 2018, and $15.584 million from 2017. The 2025 line allows up to $10 million for four named dams and $5 million for Albany Pine Bush. The 2024 line allows up to $20 million for three named dams. It also allows up to $1.5 million for North Elba's Adirondack Loj Road resurfacing. Separate Environmental Quality Protection Fund lines renew $14.622 million from 1992 and $533,000 from an earlier allocation. Those lines cover water, air, land preservation, municipal waste, and park projects. The Comptroller must certify their payments, and total certifications cannot exceed the capital funds appropriated.

Community center construction grants stay funded

The law continues $100 million to renovate, expand, or build community centers. At least $50 million must support municipalities or nonprofit groups in underserved communities. Grants can cover land, design, construction, improvements, equipment, and related project costs. The state parks office sets eligibility criteria in consultation with the state's Dormitory Authority.

Continued funding for local wastewater upgrades

The law keeps $22.25 million available for the state's share of municipal wastewater upgrades and aquatic habitat restoration. Upgrades address stormwater, sewer overflows, and wastewater discharge rules, with priority for systems violating the cited state discharge law. Funding includes Suffolk sewer and septic projects, Nassau's Bay Park treatment work, source-water protection, and named watershed and lake projects. Suffolk septic research and pilot projects require consultation with the state environmental department. Habitat projects must meet the state's legal definition.

Continued protection for rivers and lakes

The law keeps $7.5 million available for Hudson River management, including $1 million for the Mohawk River Action Plan. It continues $3.5 million for the Finger Lakes–Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance. Ocean and Great Lakes conservation receives $22.5 million, including $750,000 for the Peconic Estuary Partnership. Those conservation projects must follow state environmental policy. Another $17.25 million supports legally eligible Soil and Water Conservation District work; several programs fund efforts against harmful algal blooms.

Counties get emergency communications funding

The law provides $85 million in grants for county public safety communications systems, including fiber networks. Grants support building, installing, combining, or operating networks that serve emergency call centers. Counties wholly contained within a city are not eligible. Spending requires the Budget Director’s approval of a plan from the state emergency services division.

Damaged natural areas keep restoration funding

The law renews money to restore damaged natural resources or acquire replacements after successful damage claims. Balances are $26 million from 2023, $22.141 million from 2016, $4.552 million from 2007, and $330,000 from 1994. The 1994 funds are available only for projects whose recovered funds have been received. A separate $47.5 million balance supports restoration or replacement tied to claims against Northrop Grumman's Nassau County facility. These funds support projects, not direct household payments.

Environmental bond project payments remain funded

The law continues an environmental bond fund appropriation of up to $209 million, with $27.2 million remaining for reappropriation. Covered projects include hazardous waste cleanup, landfill closure, land preservation, parks, and historic preservation. The State Comptroller must certify payments. Total certifications cannot exceed the amount appropriated from the capital projects fund.

Environmental facilities and campgrounds keep funding

The law continues $129.096 million for department facility and system improvements, with Budget Director-approved plans required where specified. Another $1.376 million remains available for facility design and construction. It keeps $4.616 million for energy-efficient buildings, equipment, and cleanup work required by Executive Order 88 or 111. Federal-share funding includes $1 million from 2024 and $3 million from 2023 for Operational Services capital projects. Campground modernization and rebuilding retain $500,000 from 2017 and $140,000 from 2013.

Forest and land conservation funding continues

The law continues $111.922 million in federal-share land and forest funding, including Forest Legacy land purchases. It also continues $36.349 million from the 2017 open-space allocation under a Budget Director-approved plan. That allocation includes $1 million for urban forestry, with at least $500,000 for cities and towns of 65,000 or more people. It provides $2.5 million for competitive local land-trust grants; up to 10% can cover administration or technical help. At least $3 million is for land purchases in state environmental agency Regions 1, 2, and 3. Separate balances provide $3 million for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and $900,000 for the Lake George Park Commission.

Funding continues for parks and trails

The law keeps $192.253 million from 2025 available for parks, historic sites, public electric-car charging, and the Empire State Trail. Up to $2 million may renovate Spa Little Theater; specified older funds require $2.5 million for Olympic facilities, including $500,000 for Belleayre. Separate funds retain $6.218 million for outdoor recreation and historic-site land, plus $4.4 million for the trail. Trail work covers the Hudson River Valley, Champlain Valley, and Erie Canal, including costs incurred before April 1, 2017. Historic and local park grants retain $196,000, $595,000, and $1.007 million, subject to state-law project approval and budget director certification.

Funding for emergency response and equipment

The law makes $150 million available to prepare for, prevent, deter, or respond to terrorism, disasters, and other emergencies. Within that amount, $10 million supports safety equipment grants for local governments and law-enforcement agencies. The Criminal Justice Services Commissioner prepares the grant plan with the State Police Superintendent. The Budget Director must approve it.

Funding for upgrades at named parks

The law provides $75 million for High Falls State Park, including repairs, acquisition, maintenance, improvements, and development. Another $58 million funds work at Denny Farrell Riverbank, Lake Welch Beach at Harriman, and Montauk Downs state parks. New York City’s parks department receives $4 million for Rainey Park. Minekill State Park receives $500,000 for repairs and improvements, including bills incurred before April 1, 2026. High Falls and Rainey Park funds can be transferred or assigned to eligible state entities.

Funding supports New York museum projects

The American Museum of Natural History has a $10 million appropriation and a $10 million renewed funding line. Renewed lines provide $10 million each for the Children's Museum of Manhattan and Metropolitan Museum of Art, plus $8.5 million for Queens Museum. Universal Hip Hop Museum lines include $20 million renewed, $10 million in the 2026–27 appropriation, and $11 million in the 2022 appropriation. MiSci Museum of Innovation and Science and Brooklyn Museum each receive $10 million appropriations. Money supports services and project costs, including property and building work, rather than direct household payments.

Funding supports park access and safety

The law renews $50.075 million, $32.638 million, and $30 million for state parks, land access, and stewardship. These lines include $2.5 million, $500,000, and $500,000, respectively, for Parks & Trails New York competitive grants. Local park and environmental agency friends groups qualify; up to 10% of each grant allocation covers administration or technical help. The first line includes $10 million for Adirondack and Catskill visitor safety and wilderness protection addressing overuse; a separate line renews $33 million for park public protection and emergency readiness. Named funding also supports Belleayre Mountain, Earl W. Brydges Artpark, Old Fort Niagara, and $250,000 for Hudson River Valley trail grants.

Funding to preserve safer public facilities

The law provides $170.432 million to preserve facilities across New York through repairs, improvements, and rehabilitation. Another $21.9 million funds demolition, building changes, and health and safety improvements at existing facilities. Both funding lines can pay bills incurred before April 1, 2026. State agencies manage the work.

Grants for community centers and recreation

The law provides $75 million for community centers, with at least $37.5 million for municipal or nonprofit grants in underserved communities. Swimming facilities, including natural swimming areas, and playgrounds each receive $20 million; each reserves at least $10 million for such grants. Grants fund construction, expansion, or renovation; community-center costs can include sites, equipment, and related development expenses. The state’s Dormitory Authority and parks agency administer the programs and can use competitive applications. Playground criteria can favor access for underserved communities or people with disabilities; households are not direct grant recipients.

Hudson River Park development funds renewed

The law renews $85 million for Hudson River Park Trust projects to repair and develop Pier 76. It also renews $22.319 million from 2019 for park projects coordinated with a $23 million New York City matching payment. Another $4.414 million from 2018 supports projects coordinated with a $50 million city matching payment. The money supports park development, not direct household payments.

Park repairs, trails, and public charging

The law provides $200 million for park and historic-site infrastructure, public electric-car charging stations, and Empire State Trail work. A separate $54 million supports park and historic-site improvements, including staff costs. Three smaller allocations provide $300,000, $500,000, and $1.5 million for related repairs, replacements, and improvements. Those four repair allocations can pay bills incurred before April 1, 2026. Funds can be assigned or transferred to eligible state entities.

Prison repairs and camera funding continues

The law retains $275.967 million for correctional facility preservation and $19.989 million for preventive maintenance from 2025. It also retains $397.673 million to speed fixed-camera installation and related technology across correctional facilities. Program improvements retain $93.216 million from 2025, plus older balances. Repair and program funds may cover costs incurred before April 1 of the relevant appropriation year. Camera funds may cover costs incurred before April 1, 2025.

Public lands and conservation get funding

The law provides $40 million for parks, trails, disability access, habitat restoration, facilities, and land stewardship. This includes $10 million for Adirondack and Catskill visitor safety and wilderness protection. Parks & Trails New York receives $2.65 million for competitive local park and environmental-agency friends-group grants; up to 10% covers administration or technical help. The law also renews $38.9 million for open-space purchases and conservation. That includes $3.2 million for urban forestry, with at least $500,000 for cities and towns of 65,000 or more people. It includes up to $200,000 for municipal re-treeing and $3 million for competitive land-trust grants, with up to 10% for administration or technical help. At least $4 million supports land purchases in state environmental-agency Regions 1, 2, and 3. Another $1.5 million supports competitive conservation-easement grants, and up to $300,000 supports Lake Placid rail-trail parking-area land. A separate $1.85 million supports biodiversity research, including university field studies, pesticide harms, bee care, habitat, pollinator losses, and education. Up to $500,000 supports pollinators, including up to $300,000 for Cornell; $100,000 supports the Cary Institute’s Catskill research.

Renewed funding for facilities and storm recovery

The law renews $398.5 million for eligible facilities, capital projects, storm recovery, and damage prevention. Up to $10 million supports specified 2015 and 2017 storm damage in designated counties. This includes at least $6.8 million for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties, and up to $2 million for Monroe County. Up to $13 million supports the 2018 Southern Tier–Finger Lakes recovery program. Funds also cover specified 2019 Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence Seaway damage; some recovery uses require Budget Director approval.

Renewed funding protects land and farmland

The law renews two open-space funding lines of $82.41 million and $62.41 million. Their land-purchase allocations are $40 million and $30 million; each includes $5 million for the Hudson River Estuary Management Plan. County farm and farmland protection gets $16 million and $12 million in the respective lines. Projects addressing pollution from runoff and other spread-out sources get $11.7 million and $10.1 million; other scheduled uses remain covered. Projects must qualify under section 92-s of state finance law, and the state budget director must approve spending plans.

State continues hazardous waste cleanup funding

The law keeps earlier funds available for hazardous waste cleanup and environmental restoration. State cleanup balances include $112.485 million from 2025, $65.062 million from 2024, and other older funds. A separate group of older state-share cleanup balances totals $20.001 million. Federal-share cleanup funding totals $52.53 million for work under the federal Superfund law. Environmental restoration balances total $20.627 million, available after the Budget Director approves their release. State cleanup money can cover offsite contamination at significant-threat sites, but cannot fund purposes under environmental law's title 12, article 27.

State equipment and police cameras stay funded

The law continues $171.325 million across earlier equipment appropriations. Covered purchases include technology, research equipment, safety gear, heavy machinery, security systems, and laboratory equipment. Up to $10 million must be available for body-worn cameras for municipal police departments. The funding goes to equipment purchases, not household payments.

State parks get repairs and improvements

The law provides $48.6 million for park and historic-site improvements, including staff costs and liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. It also provides $5.2 million for preventive maintenance, including staff pay and fringe benefits. Another $5.8 million covers engineering, design, construction oversight, surveys, testing, and environmental and historic reviews. Federal funds provide $20 million for eligible recreation facility planning, property purchases, construction, expansion, and rehabilitation. The Budget Director must approve transfers of those federal funds to other state agencies. An additional $7 million supports America’s 250th Commemoration, including a history preservation and resource center at Peebles Island State Park.

Underserved communities keep park project funding

The law renews $15.75 million for parks, recreation, and historic preservation, including at least $7.875 million for qualifying municipal parks. It also renews balances of $3.048 million and $1.137 million from two earlier $15.5 million allocations. Each earlier allocation designates at least $7.75 million for qualifying municipal parks. Two earlier $13 million allocations retain balances of $1.188 million and $658,000, with at least $6.5 million designated in each. Another $13.432 million allocation retains a $1.449 million balance. These balances are remaining funds, not new grants equal to the original allocations. Qualifying parks must be in or mainly serve densely populated areas with lasting deterioration, neglect, or disinvestment. They also qualify by serving substantial low-income or disadvantaged populations with too few recreation options. Named projects include Tivoli Park, Clute Park, and the Keuka Outlet Trail. Earlier allocations list $50,000 each for Yaddo Artists' Community and Green Lake Dam, and $150,000 for Greek Lakes Center. They also list $180,000 for Joseph Rodman Drake Park, $20,000 for Udall's Cove, and $200,000 for Chestnut Ridge Conservancy. The Ulster County Rail Trail allocation is $2 million and requires the start of a public planning process. Related allocations list $200,000 for Orchard Park, $150,000 for Cazenovia's community resource center, and $100,000 for Evans. They also list $275,000 for Buffalo's military and naval park, $425,000 for Buffalo-area parks, and $300,000 for Niagara and Erie historic preservation. Another schedule lists $250,000 for Olmsted Park, $125,000 for Hyde Park, $250,000 for Darwin Martin House, and $50,000 for Graycliff Manor. The $13.432 million allocation names those four sites without separate amounts.

Coastal communities keep shore protection funding

The law keeps $16.328 million in older state-share funds available for shore protection projects. It also continues $47.193 million in state advances for local shore protection costs. Local advances require a municipal or county agreement with the environmental commissioner and state budget director approval. Another $109.286 million remains available for coastal erosion and shore protection, including the South Shore of Staten Island project. These funds support public projects, not direct household payments.

Communities keep flood protection and monitoring

The law continues $27.509 million for flood projects, maintenance, coastal hazard maps, floodplain mapping, and statewide stream gauges. The Mamaroneck Sheldrake flood project keeps $10.85 million from 2024 and $17.5 million from 2023. Separate funds provide $2.742 million to match federal floodplain mapping money and $1.563 million for federally funded flood-control projects. That $1.563 million becomes available only after the federal project share is appropriated. Federal water-resource projects also keep $1 million each from 2025 and 2024, plus $3 million from 2023; agencies can share these funds.

Local Flood Protection Gets Project Funding

The law provides $84 million to pay local costs for coastal resilience, flood protection, and water infrastructure projects. Eligible work includes restoring coastal sand, raising structures, widening river channels, and building coastal defenses. It also provides $29 million in advance payments for local water-protection projects. Both allocations require a municipal agreement with the environmental conservation commissioner, approved by the state budget director before funds are available.

Sewer upgrades for two county systems

The law provides $115 million for Oak Orchard Wastewater facility upgrades and its supporting system in Onondaga County. That money covers services, expenses, loans, and grants. Another $12 million supports construction of a regional interceptor sewer in Southern Oswego County. These provisions do not specify changes to household sewer bills.

Brooklyn health facility funding continues

The law continues a $700 million health transformation appropriation for Kings County, with $227.886 million reappropriated. Funding supports essential care and non-operating capital work, including building renovation or replacement tied to health restructuring. It targets facilities serving communities with major health care gaps and needs. The Health Commissioner can make awards without competitive bids or requests for proposals. Facility plans must go to the Health Department and receive Budget Director approval before spending.

Capital grants continue for care providers

The law continues three provider transformation appropriations: $525 million, $500 million, and $200 million. Their reappropriated balances are $242.873 million, $120.661 million, and $25.198 million, respectively. Within the $525 million, at least $45 million supports residential health facilities, up to $20 million supports specified adult-care grants, and at least $60 million supports community providers. The $500 million includes $50 million for Montefiore and at least $75 million for community providers; the $200 million includes at least $30 million for community providers and up to $5 million for mammography vehicles. Eligible community providers include qualifying clinics, primary care, and home care; the $525 million program also includes developmental disability facilities and hospices. All three require facility plans submitted to the Health Department and approved by the Budget Director before facility spending; the $525 million and $500 million grants cannot pay general operating costs.

Community mental health facilities keep funding

The law keeps $97.229 million from 2016–2021 appropriations available for community mental health facility projects and specified administrative expenses. It also keeps $29.560 million from 2001–2013 appropriations available for facility work. Projects can include property purchases, construction, repairs, and relocation. The mental health commissioner must approve projects under Mental Hygiene Law Article 41. Specified transfers to the Dormitory Authority require the commissioner's request and budget director approval; this is facility funding, not household payments.

Community mental health facilities keep funding

The law keeps $119.016 million in listed community facility construction balances available, including funds from 2022–2025. The mental health commissioner must approve those projects; a $9 million allocation also requires an approved plan and Senate resolution. That resolution needs a roll-call vote from a majority of all elected senators. Separate repair balances range from $111,000 to $5.451 million, with grants covering up to 100% of reasonable qualifying costs. Another $1.195 million covers costs that cannot be financed with bonds or ending bond obligations, including debts before April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2024 under the respective appropriations.

Disability facilities and housing keep funding

The law keeps $41.6 million, $39.6 million, $12.406 million, $4.376 million, and $10 million available for developmental disability facilities and supportive housing. Aid can cover up to 100% of eligible net costs; the first two lines also cover liabilities incurred before April 1, 2021. Loans or grants can carry property liens for up to 30 years, or longer when another regulator requires it. Supportive housing units must be set aside for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and community housing providers need disability services commissioner approval. Another $25 million funds facility improvements, technology, and equipment to improve coordinated healthcare; facilities need Article 16 or Article 28 licenses, with grant terms set in consultation with the health commissioner. All spending requires a budget-director-approved comprehensive plan; specified transfers also require the disability services commissioner's request and budget director approval.

Psychiatric emergency and crisis facilities keep funding

The law keeps $60 million available for psychiatric emergency or inpatient facility planning, land purchases, construction, and relocation. Programs must be run by municipalities or public or nonprofit agencies. They must hold both Mental Hygiene Law Article 31 and Public Health Law Article 28 licenses. Another $38.418 million remains from a $50 million appropriation for residential crisis facilities, including renovations to existing community mental health buildings. Crisis projects require the mental health commissioner's approval under Article 41; neither funding line creates a household payment.

Residential accessibility upgrade funding stays available

The law keeps $60 million from 2025 and $59.947 million from 2024 available for residential modifications. The work must improve access or help people age in place in existing community-based residential programs. These funds support changes to program residences, not specified payments to residents.

State mental health facilities get funding

The law provides $371.75 million for state mental health facilities and related capital programs. It covers land, construction, rebuilding, repairs, and improvements. The Budget Director must approve a comprehensive project plan before spending. A separate $4 million supports new-project planning, construction oversight, inspections, studies, testing, and environmental reviews. Planning payments can go to the design and construction management account or the state Dormitory Authority.

State mental health facilities keep funding

The law keeps $861.328 million in listed balances available for state mental health facility projects. This includes $849.282 million for broader projects, such as construction, repairs, safety, energy savings, and related administration. Separate balances provide $3.063 million for accreditation work, $3.883 million for preservation, and $5.1 million for facility improvements. Broad capital and preservation spending require project plans approved by the Budget Director. Accreditation funds can also pay assigned state employees and related staffing costs; these funds are not household payments.

State university hospitals retain upgrade funding

Up to $300 million in reappropriated health transformation funds supports the state university's Brooklyn hospital, Health Science Center, or both. That work requires a transformation plan approved by the Budget Director. Separate hospital reappropriations renew $100 million, split equally between Upstate and Stony Brook, plus another $77.3 million. The additional amount assigns $40.8 million to Upstate and $36.5 million to Stony Brook. Those two appropriations support improvements and new facilities under university spending plans approved by the Budget Director, not direct patient payments.

Funding public housing repairs and replacement

The law provides $75 million to repair or demolish and replace public apartment housing outside New York City. Eligible housing must belong to a federally or state-supervised public housing authority. A separate $6.4 million modernization program allows $400,000 for capital activities under article XII of the Public Housing Law. That program requires an approved Housing Trust Fund Corporation financial plan, and up to 5% may cover administration.

Funding repairs for city public housing

The law includes a $140 million funding line and another line of up to $200 million for city public housing improvements. These support homes owned or operated by the New York City Housing Authority. The $200 million line requires budget director approval, with input from the housing authority chair and state Dormitory Authority. When practical, the housing authority must include tenant job opportunities consistent with federal Section 3 rules.

Housing funding for people with developmental disabilities

The law renews $146.502 million to buy, build, or repair housing reserved for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes $32.826 million each from 2025 and 2024, $20.85 million from 2023, and $15 million each from 2022 through 2019. Providers need approval from the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities commissioner, and spending requires a Budget Director-approved project plan. Fund transfers or allocations to another agency require the commissioner’s request and Budget Director approval. The office can secure its loan or grant with a property lien lasting up to 30 years, or longer if another regulator requires.

Housing funding for people with mental illness

The law renews $99.097 million from a $211 million appropriation for supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness. Public and nonprofit providers need approval from the Office of Mental Health commissioner to buy property, build, or repair housing. It also renews $210.562 million for housing for people with mental illness: $37.044 million from 2008, $112.897 million from 2007, $22.154 million from 2005, $23.365 million from 2003, and $15.102 million from 1999. Existing 50/50 matching rules apply to 2008 housing development in cities with at least one million people, and up to 80% of the 2005 and 2003 appropriations. For the 1999 appropriation, 80% requires a 50/50 match and 20% requires no match; this funds housing projects, not household checks.

Mental health housing keeps construction funding

The law keeps $25 million from 2024 and $887.364 million from a 2023 appropriation available for mental health housing. Funds cover design, early project work, property purchases, construction, and rehabilitation. Projects must be sponsored by municipalities or public or nonprofit agencies. The mental health commissioner must approve projects. The funding supports housing for people with mental illness, not an individual housing payment or entitlement.

Preserving affordable rental homes for residents

The law provides $85 million to preserve Mitchell-Lama housing: $25 million outside New York City and $60 million within it. The city funding requires a plan approved by the budget director. It also provides $10 million to preserve USDA Section 515 rental properties. Related funding supports the state Housing Finance Agency's Mitchell-Lama rehabilitation and preservation program and its All Affordable Program. These provisions do not set rent changes or resident payments.

Community and campus development funding continues

The law continues Restore New York funding; the source reports a $292.385 million appropriation and a $27.741 million retained balance. Economic development projects have a reported $269.5 million appropriation and $875,000 retained balance, with a budget-approved development corporation plan required. A broader capital line reports a $603.05 million appropriation and $53.249 million retained balance. Its schedule includes $14 million for Luther Forest Technology Campus infrastructure and $10 million for University at Albany campuses. That line also covers security, environmental, recreation, and cultural projects; these figures do not represent direct household payments.

Community resilience capital grants continue

The law retains $385 million and $309.132 million for community capital grants, each worth at least $50,000. Eligible uses include housing, child care, education, transportation, arts, recreation, tourism, resilience, and environmental projects. Movable equipment and assets, including vehicles, must be used solely by the recipient. Port, economic development, workforce training, and employment projects require state certification of job creation, job retention, or economic activity. Funding follows a plan agreed to by the budget director, Assembly speaker, and Senate president pro tempore.

Continued funding for regional development awards

The law continues four Regional Economic Development Council funding lines: $42.577 million, $29.544 million, $32.322 million, and $30.804 million. They support services, loans, and grants awarded by the state Urban Development Corporation. Awards follow a plan developed by the corporation's chief executive officer. The plan relies partly on competition among regional councils and projects' expected economic benefits.

Continued funding for state facilities and technology

The law continues $91.424 million for the State Capital Assistance Program. It also continues $92.383 million for government equipment, information technology systems, and related research and development. Equipment and technology financing must follow the state's authorized financing program. Both funding pools can be assigned or transferred to state departments, agencies, or public authorities. These provisions do not identify direct household payments.

Development sites get readiness program funding

The law provides $100 million and separately continues $100 million for electric readiness at underdeveloped properties. Funding supports loans, grants, property acquisition, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. It also provides $100 million and separately continues $100 million for FAST NY services, expenses, loans, and grants. These development programs do not establish household payments or utility bill reductions.

Funding advances New York transit planning

The law provides $50 million for Jamaica Station design work under a plan approved by the budget director. It provides another $25 million for early engineering on the Second Avenue Subway extension west along Manhattan's 125th Street. It also renews $68 million for transit studies, environmental reviews, design, and engineering. That schedule assigns $52 million to the Interborough Express and $16 million to the western Second Avenue Subway expansion. The budget director can approve unlimited shifts between those two amounts; these funds support planning rather than completed construction.

Funding for Artificial Intelligence Development

The law provides $250 million for the Launch NY artificial intelligence consortium program. It funds services, loans, and grants. Eligible uses include property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. The funding does not create household payments.

Funding for city redevelopment and upgrades

The law provides $225 million for Rochester and Monroe County development, including property, equipment, and public safety projects. That funding requires a plan reviewed by the state development corporation's president and approved by the Budget Director. It provides $175 million for White Plains' District Galleria property and capital work, and $108 million for Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment. It renews $335 million for Albany infrastructure, business, public safety, housing, affordability, and cultural projects. These funds support local projects, not direct household payments.

Funding for life sciences research facilities

The law provides $320 million for life sciences research, facilities, equipment, and related investments. Of that amount, $20 million is available for bioscience laboratories and academic medical centers. The state development corporation's chief executive must develop a plan considering regional balance, jobs, and economic benefits. Venture-capital investments from this appropriation cannot exceed $10 million per year.

Funding for major regional job projects

The law provides $400 million for major regional projects that create or keep private-sector jobs. Each project's share of this appropriation must be at least $5 million. Projects in regions eligible for the Upstate Revitalization Initiative or Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster Program cannot use this funding. The Budget Director can approve swaps between scheduled projects with a common purpose.

Funding for New York Development Projects

The law provides $100 million for FAST NY services, loans, and grants. It also provides $32.148 million for the state's economic and community development program. That program requires a funding plan approved by the Budget Director. Another $20 million supports the Empire State Economic Development Fund. These funds support projects, not direct household payments.

Funding for regional businesses and communities

The law provides $800 million for the Regional Economic and Community Assistance Program. Grants support workforce development, businesses, tourism, infrastructure, and community renewal. Funding also supports local community priorities and program administration. Municipal awards through the Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund may require state pro-housing certification.

Funding for shared services and downtowns

The law provides $150 million for local government and school shared services, mergers, lasting cost savings, and downtown renewal. Local restructuring projects use an application process developed by the Secretary of State. School-district spending from this appropriation is not eligible for Education Law aid. Up to $500,000 can support qualifying Healthy Food/Healthy Communities projects included in a downtown strategic plan.

Funding for technology research and manufacturing

The law provides $500 million for the Albany Nanotech Ultraviolet Lithography Center. It also provides $325 million for the High Technology Innovation and Economic Development Infrastructure Program. That program supports research, advanced technology investment, infrastructure, manufacturing, and regional projects that create or keep jobs. Funding includes loans and grants, not direct household payments.

Funding for wind ports and clean energy

The law provides $500 million for offshore wind ports, manufacturing, supply-chain infrastructure, and related improvements and expenses. Authorized uses also include other clean or renewable energy technologies, industries, and projects. The funding supports energy-sector development. It does not guarantee lower household energy bills or direct payments.

Funding reserved for Belmont Park renovation

The law reserves $455 million for Belmont Park racetrack renovation and related costs, including loans and grants. Eligible work includes property purchases, planning, construction, renovation, and demolition. Spending is blocked until an additional legal condition is met. The supplied provision does not describe that condition, so it does not establish that the money is ready for use.

Funding supports local infrastructure and facilities

The law renews $50 million for Suffolk County infrastructure, including projects connecting different forms of transportation, through services, loans, and grants. It renews $55 million for Fordham Landing South and $5 million for Mount Vernon Armory. Those project funds include property purchases and building work. Kingston bulkhead improvements on Rondout Creek get $6 million for property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. These are project funds, not direct household payments.

Funding supports technology hubs and research

The law renews $90 million for Launch NY Artificial Intelligence Consortium services, loans, and grants. It provides $3 million for CenterState CEO Inspyre Innovation Hub, including property purchases and building work. An Amherst cryogenics facility gets $5 million for related costs. Bioscience research labs and academic medical centers get $10 million; the provision does not say how that money is divided. These funds support institutions and projects, not direct household payments.

Funding supports transportation operations and maintenance

The law provides $95.362 million for state Transportation Department management and administration. That money covers staff, services, employee benefits, and private contracts. It also renews $20.511 million for preventive maintenance on state roads and bridges. Maintenance funds cover staff and contract costs, but vehicles under 8,500 pounds need the budget director's prior approval.

Funding to improve state government technology

The law provides $130.7 million for state technology equipment, software, and services. Spending must show a return on investment or service improvement, or explore and study lower-cost alternatives. Funds can be assigned to other state departments, agencies, or public benefit corporations. The provision does not identify a specific household service change or payment.

Funding to Maintain and Improve State Buildings

The law provides $95.65 million to maintain and operate state facilities and systems; funds can move to state agencies or authorities. It also provides $42.447 million for preservation work and $46 million for preventive maintenance. Preservation and preventive maintenance funds can pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. Preventive maintenance covers staff, operating costs, fringe benefits, and private contractors. Within preservation funding, up to $25 million can reduce unused space in state-owned or leased buildings after budget approval of a utilization plan.

Funding to rebuild Hunts Point market

The law provides $130 million to redevelop the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx. The money can cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. It does not specify a change in household food prices.

Funding to Restore New York Communities

Restore New York community projects receive $50 million in both the 2026–27 and 2023 appropriations. The law also provides $250 million in the 2022 appropriation and $70 million in the 2017 appropriation. The administering agency or authority must submit a program plan. The Budget Director must approve the plan before funds are allocated or distributed.

Higher infrastructure grant caps for counties

The law provides a $50 million appropriation and separately renews $50 million for County Partnership Grants. It raises the maximum grant from $1 million to a firm $1.5 million ceiling per grant. Counties wholly contained within a city are not eligible. Infrastructure grants can cover construction, reconstruction, renovation, site preparation, demolition, land purchases, planning, and design. The money goes to counties, not directly to households.

Local community capital grants continue

The law retains $264.576 million for Local Community Assistance Program grants to public or nonprofit recipients. Each grant must be at least $50,000. Eligible projects include facilities, vehicles, equipment, housing, public safety, local infrastructure, and community development. Equipment and assets must serve infrastructure owned or controlled by the recipient, or connected to it. Transfers between accounts or allocations to other agencies require budget director approval.

Local governments get road repair reimbursements

The law renews $34.043 million for eligible municipal federal-aid road costs, including local shares; transportation officials must supply related bond tax-exemption information. It renews $6.458 million from a $100 million winter recovery allocation for eligible local road and bridge costs. Winter recovery payments are scheduled for June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15. Another $75.961 million remains available from a $140 million allocation for transportation projects lasting at least ten years. Cities, towns, and villages receive that funding based on the signed state, U.S., and interstate route miles they maintain, using the latest highway inventory.

Long Island projects receive development funding

The law provides $350 million for Nassau and Suffolk County manufacturing, agriculture, technology, community facilities, and main street projects. Municipal awards may require state pro-housing certification. A separate $150 million schedule assigns $85 million to Nassau Hub, $50 million to Ronkonkoma Hub, and $15 million to Stony Brook/Brookhaven Labs. These projects require state development corporation approval and must attract private investment supporting jobs, the tax base, or local quality of life. The Budget Director can approve changes between the scheduled amounts.

Olympic and ski facilities get upgrade funding

The law provides $25 million for upkeep and related services at Olympic and ski facilities, including Belleayre Mountain. Eligible costs include energy efficiency, lifts, buildings, infrastructure, preventive maintenance, staff, and liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. Another $75 million supports upgrades to facilities owned and operated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority. That money becomes available only after the Budget Director approves a strategic modernization and investment plan.

Quantum and chip research centers get funding

The law provides $100 million for SUNY Stony Brook's Quantum Research and Innovation Hub. Another $60 million supports Quantum Technology Commercialization Hubs. The Urban Development Corporation's chief executive develops an allocation plan using competitive selection that considers regional balance. A downstate semiconductor manufacturing and chip design center gets $25 million, including property acquisition, planning, design, construction, and renovation.

Regional airports keep state project aid

The law continues $48.815 million in airport capital aid for acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvements. Non-state-owned airport projects need federal approval and must follow the federally authorized aid level; one funding line also needs a state financial-plan certification. Another $29.689 million supports passenger service, cargo, commercial development, and road, parking, or public-transit connections. That program covers public-use airports in counties or cities with fewer than one million people. Eligible recipients include municipalities, qualifying public authorities, and airport owners, but not bi-state authorities.

Regional councils receive development grant funding

The law provides and renews $150 million funding lines for regional economic development councils. Another line provides $130.55 million for services, loans, and grants. Awards follow state development corporation plans and competitive selection among regional councils. Some municipal awards may require state certification that the municipality is a pro-housing community. The money funds regional projects, not direct household payments.

Renewed funding for public capital projects

The law renews $385 million for eligible public and nonprofit facilities, equipment, and capital projects. Supported purposes include health, safety, technology, infrastructure protection, economic development, and the environment. Economic development projects require state certification that they create or keep New York jobs. Infrastructure-protection assets must last at least 10 years and be purchased solely to protect eligible entities' infrastructure. This money cannot meet required matching funds or local shares for other state programs.

Republic and Stewart airports keep funding

Republic Airport keeps $10 million from each 2022–2025 appropriation and $6 million from each 2015–2021 appropriation. Its earlier balances are $2.474 million, $2.965 million, and $83,000. Additional Republic and Stewart airport accounts keep $3.571 million, $2.384 million, $2.041 million, $1.496 million, $113,000, and $1.286 million. Funds cover airport construction, repairs, property, equipment, and federally approved studies; the transportation commissioner must certify federal funding before requesting release. Early design requires budget director approval and the commissioner's written assurance that federal money is likely.

State facility repair funding continues

The law keeps prior-year money available to preserve, repair, and improve state facilities across New York. Listed 2025 balances are $15.135 million and $217.457 million. Listed 2024 balances are $25.67 million and $9.8 million. Listed 2023 balances are $17.287 million and $25.6 million, with additional balances from earlier years.

Upstate communities receive project funding

The law provides $115 million for upstate city-by-city projects. Listed projects include Midtown Plaza/Paetec, University of Rochester research, Syracuse's Connective Corridor, Fort Drum infrastructure, and Buffalo revitalization. It also provides $117.265 million for the upstate regional blueprint fund. Both pools require plans from the Upstate Empire State Development Corporation chairman and approval by the Budget Director.

Communities keep transportation and development grants

The law continues $130 million in authority for regional and community transportation projects. Projects must follow state transportation planning and legislative leaders' plans, which must be posted on the transportation department's website. A separate infrastructure and development program keeps $29.347 million from its $78 million appropriation. It covers transportation, aviation, water, sewer, industrial water supply, and economic-development projects, with grants of at least $125,000. Its spending plan goes to the state budget director, whose approval is required for fund transfers and allocations to other agencies.

Freight rail and diesel upgrades continue

The law retains freight rail project balances of $35.456 million for 2022, $17.493 million for 2021, and $14.08 million for 2020. It retains $15.447 million for 2019, $11.183 million for 2018, and $12.244 million for 2017. Remaining balances are $7.188 million for 2016, $8.932 million for 2015, $2.97 million for 2014, and $2.529 million for 2013. Where specified, up to $3 million supports Long Island Rail Road diesel upgrades and up to $1 million supports other diesel-engine retrofits. The 2013 provision describes a one-year pilot.

Funding to plan and manage transportation

The law renews transportation engineering funds, including $244.387 million for staff pay and $8.926 million for other operating expenses. It provides $77.464 million for employee benefits and $2.003 million for indirect costs. Private-firm contracts receive $232.826 million. The money supports designs, construction management, appraisals, surveys, testing, and environmental reviews.

Highway projects keep bond-backed repair funding

The law keeps $802.33 million available for highways, parkways, bridges, the Thruway, reservation roads, and related facilities. Older bond-backed highway and transit balances continue at $15.441 million, $6.526 million, $3.687 million, $4.312 million, $4.064 million, and $1.222 million. Highway-facility and commuter-parking projects also keep $1.304 million, two $429,000 balances, $346,000, and $314,000. Bond proceeds reimburse the covered project costs; the $802.33 million line also covers costs incurred before April 1, 2025. For the highway-facility accounts, staff and expense spending is limited to consulting, and moving funds between related projects requires budget approval.

Local roads and bridges retain repair funding

The law continues $598.097 million to reimburse counties, cities, towns, and villages for eligible road and bridge projects. State formulas divide funding into $539.3 million and $58.797 million allocations. The first allocation protects minimum funding levels but allows proportional cuts above those minimums. The second uses uniform percentage adjustments when needed to reach its total. Payments are scheduled for June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15.

Local roads and traffic safety get funding

The law provides $90.08 million for transportation project management and traffic safety, including staff, benefits, services, and private contracts. It also provides $39.7 million in fiscal year 2026–27 to reimburse municipalities for eligible federal-aid street and highway costs. Costs must qualify under the applicable municipal street and highway project laws. The Transportation Department must supply information needed to keep borrowing for projects' non-federal shares federally tax-exempt. These funds support transportation work and local project costs, not direct household payments.

Local Roads Get Reimbursements and Repairs

For fiscal year 2026–27, the law provides $698.097 million to counties, cities, towns, and villages for eligible road and bridge costs. This includes $639.3 million and $58.797 million allocations, with statutory distribution shares of at least 91.578% and 8.422%, respectively. Another $100 million reimburses eligible municipal road and bridge costs through the extreme winter recovery allocation. Statutory allocation adjustments apply, including proportional reductions for the main grants and uniform adjustments to keep winter grants at $100 million. Payments for both programs are scheduled for June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15.

Local Route Maintenance Gets Capital Grants

The law provides $140 million in fiscal year 2026–27 grants to cities, towns, and villages for eligible transportation projects. Grants depend on mileage of signed state, U.S., or interstate routes for which each municipality handles capital maintenance. Mileage comes from the Transportation Department’s latest local highway inventory. Projects must have a service life of at least 10 years. Eligible work includes highways, bridges, highway-railroad crossings, and other transportation facilities.

Lower Manhattan transportation recovery funding continues

The law keeps $145.47 million in federal funds available for Lower Manhattan transportation recovery after the September 11, 2001 attack. Funds cover transportation facilities, property, engineering, project assessments, and eligible older unpaid costs. Projects must serve the stated recovery purpose and follow federal transportation laws and rules. The law does not set household payments or fare reductions.

Non-MTA transit keeps capital project aid

The law continues bus, equipment, garage, and approved capital funding for transit systems outside MTA operating agencies funded by the MTA Dedicated Tax Fund. Listed balances include $18.5 million entries; $21 million each for 2009 and 2008; $13.242 million for 2007; $4.147 million for 2006; $2.937 million for 2005; $1.675 million for 2004; $715,460 for 2003; $713,410 for 2002; $200,000 for 2001; $79,647 for 2000; $1.91 million for 1999; $107,917 for 1998; and $9,604 for 1997. Separate balances continue $2.685 million from 2016, $1.095 million from 2015, $5 million from 2014, and $1.532 million from 2013. Another $17.5 million supports projects with significant environmental benefits, including clean-fuel buses. General capital aid needs transportation commissioner approval and cannot replace required nonfederal matches; 2024 and 2025 municipal funding can depend on state pro-housing certification.

Onondaga water projects receive renewed funding

The law makes $116 million available again for Onondaga County Water Authority infrastructure projects. The money supports water system work. It does not set household water rates or provide direct payments.

Passenger Rail Gets Connections and Upkeep

The law makes $250 million available to connect Metro-North directly to Penn Station, including new Bronx stations, equipment, and property. It provides $44.33 million for passenger rail service contracts, overriding the cited state finance law restriction. Another $26 million supports reconstruction, improvements, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s existing passenger rail system. That work requires a plan approved by the state transportation commissioner, and spending is reimbursed from bond proceeds. These allocations support rail projects and services, not stated fare cuts or payments to riders.

Passenger rail service funding continues

The law retains $114.879 million in federal funds for high-speed and intercity passenger rail construction, repairs, property, and engineering. Federal reporting and accountability rules apply. Rail service contracts retain $44.33 million from each year from 2021 through 2025, plus $15.149 million from 2020. Older contract balances are $3.47 million for 2019, $84,000 for 2018, $848,000 for 2017, and $1.839 million for 2016. They also include $1.139 million for 2015 and $100,000 for 2014. The contract funding overrides the cited state finance restriction; 2020 spending requires budget certification that it fits the financial plan without harming specified essential projects or services.

Rail and port infrastructure funding continues

The law continues rail and port funding: $10 million each from 2025, 2024, and 2021; $9.838 million from 2023; $9.349 million from 2022; $8.5 million from 2020; $4.775 million from 2019; $6.225 million from 2018; $4.229 million from 2017; $3.329 million from 2016; $2.003 million from 2015; $230,000 from 2014; and $3.183 million from 2013. Combined rail capital and passenger-service balances continue $4.614 million from 2012, $1.079 million from 2011, $1.078 million from 2010, and $85,000 from 2009. Separate freight facility and property funding continues $35.458 million each from 2025 and 2024, plus $35.333 million from 2023. Up to $2 million matches locomotive upgrades for New York and Atlantic Railway only if the specified federal grant is awarded; up to $1 million supports other diesel-engine retrofits. Port projects must be outside Port Authority jurisdiction; 2020 spending needs budget director certification that it fits the state financial plan without harming essential projects or services.

Regional Transit Gets Bus Upgrade Funding

The law provides $50.4 million through New York Works, plus an additional $104 million for eligible transit systems. Eligible systems exclude operating agencies receiving money from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority dedicated tax fund. Projects include qualifying bus replacements, equipment, garages, and other work approved by the state transportation commissioner. The money cannot replace a required non-federal match for federally funded projects. Municipal awards can require state certification as a pro-housing community.

Regional transit riders keep project funding

The law continues $50.4 million for buses, equipment, garages, and approved transit projects outside the specified Metropolitan Transportation Authority agencies. Projects need transportation commissioner approval, and this money cannot replace required non-federal matching funds. Municipal funding can depend on state certification that the municipality is a pro-housing community. Rochester also keeps $18 million to design and build the bus-terminal phase of the Louise M. Slaughter Station project. That funding requires an approved operating plan for management, maintenance, and continued service.

Transportation bond funds continue project reimbursements

The law continues $162.465 million from the Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Fund. It reimburses the Capital Projects Fund for spending eligible for bond financing under the 2005 transportation bond law. The State Comptroller must certify spending monthly, and funds must be available.

Transportation design and engineering funding continues

The law keeps remaining federal-share funds available for transportation engineering by state staff and private firms. Work includes design, construction management, appraisals, surveys, testing, and environmental studies. Original account limits include $260 million for engineering support and $200 million for contract services; actual remaining balances are separate. The transportation department can also reimburse the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund. Costs must relate to transportation projects and follow the authorized trust-fund purposes.

Transportation Projects and Obligations Get Funding

The law provides $525 million for transportation infrastructure and facilities in the state Transportation Department’s plan. It covers construction, land, engineering, and related services, including eligible obligations incurred before April 1, 2026. That money can be transferred to other capital project appropriations. Another $115 million supports transportation, upstate transit, rail, airports, ports, infrastructure, or economic development projects. A separate $50 million pays qualifying Transportation Department obligations incurred for non-state entities under highway or transportation law.

Water Infrastructure Funds Receive State Support

The law provides $215 million in federal grants for the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Fund. It provides $20 million toward the state’s required contribution and continues $30 million from each of the 2024 and 2025 appropriations. Another $471 million in federal grants adds capital to the water pollution control revolving fund. The law also provides $22.5 million for state revolving fund program expenses. These funds support water financing and program operations, not direct household checks.

Community disability programs retain safety grants

The law continues $5 million for maintenance and safety upgrades at nonprofit disability housing and day-service programs. Another $61 million supports fire and life safety at eligible article 16 community facilities, including administration and management fees. The $61 million projects must meet section 41.34 and receive disability agency approval under article 41. Both funding lines require Budget Director-approved project plans before spending. Dormitory Authority transfers of the $61 million require the disability agency commissioner's request and Budget Director's approval.

Restructuring grants for essential health providers

The law provides $355 million for essential health providers to pay debt and carry out restructuring projects. Projects can include mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and capital or non-capital changes. Up to $83.5 million can support the health facility restructuring program; grants cannot pay general operating expenses. The Health Commissioner must find the provider essential to an isolated region where its services would otherwise be unavailable.

Roswell Park and Nassau get facility funding

The law provides $51.304 million for Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation's capital expenses. Transfers require a corporation-developed plan submitted to the Health Department and approved by the Budget Director. Nassau Health Care Corporation gets $50 million for capital improvements under a Budget Director-approved plan. These funds support facilities rather than direct patient payments.

State disability facilities retain safety funding

The law continues $35.732 million and $46.388 million for health and safety work at state developmental disability facilities. These funds can also cover claims tied to Dormitory Authority contracts. Another $3.628 million funds leased-site improvements, furniture, and equipment; $19.07 million funds fire safety at state-owned housing and day programs. Transfers to the Dormitory Authority require the disability agency commissioner's request and Budget Director's approval. Spending requires approved project plans for all these funds except part of the $46.388 million funding.

State health facilities get repair funding

The law provides $63.904 million for minor changes and improvements to existing Health Department facilities. Another $12.6 million supports construction, insurance fees, preventive upkeep, planning, design, and construction management. That funding covers Helen Hayes Hospital and the St. Albans, Oxford, Batavia, and Montrose nursing homes. Transfers of the $12.6 million to the Dormitory Authority require the Health Commissioner's request and Budget Director's approval.

University hospitals keep facility project funding

The law continues three $150 million hospital appropriations tied to 2023, 2024, and 2025. Each designates $50 million apiece for Downstate, Stony Brook, and Upstate university hospitals. Older reappropriation amounts are up to $149.806 million from 2022, $136.044 million from 2021, and $69.023 million from 2020. It also preserves up to $6.231 million from 2017 and $10.163 million from 2016. Spending requires a university project plan approved by the Budget Director and can cover costs before April 1 of each corresponding year.

Affordable homes from city hotels and offices

The law makes $100 million available to convert commercial and hotel properties in New York City into housing. The projects must create permanent affordable homes. The money finances conversion projects, not direct household payments. The provision does not set tenant income rules or rents.

Affordable rental housing funds for seniors

The law makes up to $125 million available with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 state housing program funds. The money supports building or repairing rental housing for low-income people aged 60 and older. All housing in these projects must be affordable. The law does not set individual payments or a rent formula.

Disability housing and community facilities retain funding

The law continues $56.474 million to buy, alter, and improve property for state-run disability housing. Nonprofits licensed under Mental Hygiene Law articles 16 and 41 can also receive support with agency and budget approval. Another $28.39 million supports eligible community facility acquisition, construction, repairs, startup costs, administration, and management fees. Those projects must meet section 41.34 and receive disability agency approval under article 41. Specified funding lines also require Budget Director-approved project plans and agency-requested, budget-approved Dormitory Authority transfers.

Funding for affordable homes and first-time buyers

The law renews Affordable Housing Development Account funding: $26 million each from the 2021 through 2025 laws. It also renews $14.5 million from 2023 and $10 million from 2022. No more than 5 percent of specified allocations can cover administration, and the state budget director must approve the financial plan. From Affordable Housing Corporation funds, $25 million supports turning vacant, run-down homes into affordable homes for first-time buyers. The law does not set assistance amounts for individual buyers.

Funding starter homes and affordable ownership

The law provides $100 million to develop starter and modular homes. Another $30 million supports building, preserving, or repairing small infill homes outside New York City. Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Binghamton projects receive priority for the infill funding. Related funding supports permanently affordable homeownership and Mitchell-Lama improvements through a housing agency plan approved by the budget director. Up to 5% of that related funding may cover administration; these provisions do not set home prices or buyer awards.

Rebuilding funds for disaster-hit New York communities

The law renews $28 million from 2023 and $77 million from 2022 for recovery in disaster-hit New York areas. The money supports rebuilding, capital projects, and related improvements. The Housing Trust Fund Corporation submits the financial plan for the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery. The state budget director must approve it before spending. The law does not set payments for individual households.

Rental housing funds for lower-income households

With other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing program funds, the law makes two rental housing allocations available. Up to $472.025 million supports new or converted rentals affordable to households earning up to 60 percent of area median income. Up to $150 million supports new, converted, or rebuilt rentals for households earning between 60 and 130 percent. Projects must advance at least one specified state housing priority. Up to 5 percent of the lower-income allocation can cover administration; neither allocation sets individual rents or household payments.

Repair and loan funds for public housing

With other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing funds, up to $125 million supports public housing repairs outside New York City. The money can also demolish and replace public housing authority-owned multifamily rentals. Separately, the law renews $7.294 million for low-rent public housing loan contracts and $50,000 for public housing loan contracts. The low-rent funds require a plan and draft request for proposals submitted to legislative housing committee chairs and approved by the state budget director. The law does not set individual household payments or loan terms.

Repair funds to preserve affordable rentals

With other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing funds, the law makes up to $146 million available for substantial or moderate repairs to specific multifamily rentals. Those properties must have a regulatory or extended-use agreement with a state, federal, or local housing agency. Up to $75 million, combined with those housing program funds, supports preserving and improving Mitchell-Lama properties statewide. The law also renews $10 million from 2025 and $4.15 million remaining from 2024 for federal Section 515 rental properties. These funds support property preservation, not specified tenant payments or rent changes.

Turning unused properties into housing

The law provides $100 million to turn vacant commercial buildings and distressed hotels into permanent affordable rental homes. Up to 5% of that funding may cover administration. It also carries forward funding for a $250 million program offering loans, grants, and related support to redevelop underused sites for housing. One funding line lists $249.751 million as the amount carried forward. These provisions do not set household awards or the number of homes created.

Campus repair funds for city university students

The law renews six City University of New York capital allocations: $60 million, $40 million, $20 million, $103 million, $206 million, and another $20 million. They support campus projects, major repairs, building work, safety, accessibility, energy conservation, infrastructure, and equipment. A separate $1.257 million makes university facilities accessible to people with physical disabilities. These six capital allocations require university plans approved by the state budget director; most require annual plans. Several allocations can be transferred to the state Dormitory Authority to carry out the work.

Child care facilities keep construction grants

The law keeps $100 million from 2025 and $36.27 million from 2022 available for child care facility grants. The child and family services agency and state Dormitory Authority award grants through competitive applications. Each grant must be at least $50,000 and can cover eligible facility costs, equipment, and capital assets. Equipment and capital assets must last at least ten years and be installed on infrastructure the recipient owns or controls. Non-fixed equipment and capital assets must be used only by the recipient.

College Grants Support Learning and Jobs

The law funds SUNY 2020 challenge grants through separate $25 million, $55 million, and $15 million lines. It also provides $25 million for CUNY 2020 challenge grants. Plans require consultation with regional economic development councils and approval from the Governor and the relevant university chancellor. Awards must consider technology for student success and jobs, START-UP NY opportunities, and learning tied to work. Some of the $15 million SUNY line can finish existing University at Buffalo and Stony Brook projects.

Community college building projects keep funding

The law keeps state funding available for scheduled community college safety, accessibility, technology, renovation, infrastructure, and new-building projects. Balances include $27.617 million for 2022 projects, $9.780 million for 2021, $19.875 million for 2020, $10.320 million for 2019, and $21.607 million for 2018. Older lines include $55.079 million for 2017, $23.053 million for 2016, two 2015 lines of $81.176 million and $62.153 million, $22.426 million for 2010, $45.700 million for 2009, and $799,750 for Jamestown renovations and land purchases. The related 2018 schedule lists a $74.27 million state share toward $148.54 million in total project costs, with a local share; the $21.607 million balance comes from that earlier state appropriation. Scheduled projects require a university plan approved by the budget director, and specified funds can go through the State University Construction Fund or Dormitory Authority.

Continued campus repairs for city students

The law continues several City University of New York funding lines for senior-college repairs, safety, accessibility, equipment, and energy improvements. One line provides $284.222 million; separate lines continue $60 million and balances of $186.931 million, $151.939 million, $137.184 million, and $83.687 million. Each listed balance comes from its own $284.222 million appropriation, not one shared appropriation. The $60 million line covers costs from before April 1, 2022. The four balances respectively cover costs from before April 1 of 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018. Annual plans need state budget director approval, and the five older lines allow transfers to the state Dormitory Authority. Under the $284.222 million line, replacing a facility requires an analysis of construction and lifetime operating costs. Replacement must be cheaper and more energy-efficient than full renovation. It generally cannot add floor space, except for accessibility, mechanical efficiency, and needed accessory or minor support structures.

Continued upgrades for city university facilities

The law continues $85 million for City University of New York facility upgrades, including safety, accessibility, equipment, and technology. It also continues $133 million for research facilities, including energy conservation, environmental protection, program improvements, and accreditation needs. Both lines cover costs incurred before April 1, 2025. The $85 million annual plan needs state budget director approval; assigning funds to the university also needs chancellor approval. The research-facility plan needs approval from both the chancellor and state budget director.

Funding for Brooklyn and Albany Research

The law allows transfers of SUNY construction funds for biotechnology and high-tech facilities. Brooklyn Army Terminal gets authority for up to $36 million, managed by SUNY’s Research Foundation; $1 million can cover costs before July 1, 2006. Albany’s East Campus biotechnology center gets authority for up to $10 million through a campus-development nonprofit. Albany also gets transfer authority for up to $75 million for an ASML high-tech center and related facilities. Another transfer allows up to $5 million for a power substation serving Albany’s environmental science facilities; both transfers require appropriations and must follow SUNY trustee lease terms.

Funding for named state university projects

The law provides $5 million for infrastructure at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. It renews $100 million for university facility projects and another $30 million for additional capital work. The $100 million line requires yearly university plans approved by the budget director; the $30 million line also requires an approved plan. An $82 million schedule funds Morrisville electrical work at $3 million, Oneonta projects at $13 million, Potsdam child care at $6 million, and a Stony Brook mezzanine at $60 million. Separate Stony Brook lines renew $19 million for facility and laboratory renovations, including the Health Science Center, and $60 million for campus projects including electrical distribution. Another $49 million requires a plan listing project amounts or an allocation method, approved by the temporary Senate president and budget director. A majority of elected senators must also approve that spending through a roll-call resolution.

Funding for university research in Clinton County

The law provides $125 million for an industrial-scale research and development facility in Clinton County. SUNY Polytechnic Institute operates the facility. The money supports research infrastructure and related services, not direct household payments.

Repairs and upgrades for city colleges

The law provides $514.222 million for City University of New York senior-college repairs and improvements. It also provides $86.387 million as the state's share of community-college facility aid. Both support buildings, safety, accessibility, energy conservation, and equipment under yearly university plans approved by the state budget director. Senior-college building replacement requires an analysis showing it is more cost-effective and energy-efficient than full renovation. Replacement generally cannot add floor space, except for accessibility, mechanical efficiency, and specified support structures.

State community college construction funds continue

The law continues New York's share of community college construction, repairs, safety, technology, preservation, and accessibility projects. Balances include $130.245 million for 2025 projects, $128.553 million for 2024, $81.605 million for 2023, and $370.153 million for scheduled 2008 projects. These projects require SUNY plans approved by the budget director; funds can go through the State University Construction Fund or Dormitory Authority. Older funds retain $669,000 from $41.7 million in state assistance toward $83.4 million in estimated costs, and $2.781 million from $40.936 million toward $81.872 million. Both include eligible costs from before April 1, 2006; the $669,000 fund also requires an approved SUNY trustees' plan. Another $963,000 remains from $53.27 million in assistance, including eligible costs from before April 1, 2005. A $25 million assistance fund retains $4.791 million, includes eligible costs from before April 1, 2003, and requires an approved SUNY plan. That fund can also support a campus condition study and transfers to the State University Construction Fund.

State university research construction funds continue

SUNY can use up to $193.456 million for research facilities, including eligible costs from before April 1, 2023. That fund requires a plan approved by the SUNY chancellor and state budget director. Separate campus project balances of up to $39.369 million and $12.878 million require SUNY plans approved by the budget director. The first permits up to $6 million for Bio-Bat energy work at the Brooklyn Army Terminal and transfers for Buffalo 2020 downtown facilities and property. Specified Buffalo construction contracts must follow state prevailing-wage and minority- and women-owned business requirements. University-wide NY-SUNY 2020 challenge grants and up to $18.52 million for Albany's technology and entrepreneurial complex require Governor and SUNY chancellor approval. The law also continues up to $14,000 for Buffalo's medical school facility and allows a separate $25 million transfer to university-affiliated entities for related design, construction, property, and equipment.

Cleanup advances require full state repayment

The law continues $105.017 million for hazardous waste cleanup and monitoring reimbursements or advances. This includes $20 million each from the 2022 through 2025 appropriations. A responsible party or cleanup volunteer must sign a Budget Director-approved agreement requiring full repayment to the state. Copies must go to the Comptroller and the legislative budget committees. The Comptroller can use specified cleanup-fund receipts to repay settlements or advances after the Budget Director certifies those receipts.

Development funds continue with smaller allocations

The law retains $243.325 million for the Empire Opportunity Fund, Restore New York, and Community Capital Assistance Program. It cuts the governor's allocation by $6.675 million to $118.325 million. Another $589.7 million covers those programs, Centers of Excellence, Gen*NY*sis, and transportation; the governor's share falls $10.3 million to $289.7 million. The second line uses authorized bond or note proceeds, not state treasury funds. Both lines bar shifts among listed purposes and require new project nominations by September 15, 2026. The first line also requires a community projects fund spending appropriation and an executed allocation and transfer agreement before disbursement.

Regional Grants With Possible Housing Conditions

The law provides $150 million funding entries for regional economic development in 2026–27, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017. The state development corporation selects awards under a plan that considers regional council competition and expected economic benefits. For 2026–27 funding, municipalities may need state certification as pro-housing communities.

Strategic project funding with new limits

The law continues $215.65 million for strategic environmental, economic development, higher education, technology incubator, and arts projects. The governor's allocation falls by $9.35 million to $65.65 million. Each project must receive at least $250,000. New project nominations must reach a department, agency, or public authority by September 15, 2026, to count as commitments. Economic development projects must support job creation, job retention, or increased local business activity.

Tolling infrastructure gets a repayable advance

The law continues a $100 million advance for central business district tolling infrastructure and a collection system. The money supports planning, design, acquisition, and construction. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority must agree with the Budget Director to repay spending and related financing costs before using funds. This provision does not itself set tolls or require household payments.

Upstate project funding excludes some regions

The law retains $170 million for additional Upstate Revitalization Initiative projects, including services, loans, grants, and workforce development. The state development corporation selects projects under its chief executive's plan, based on expected jobs and economic benefits. Projects in regions named 2015 Best Plan Awardees are excluded. Regions eligible for Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster funding are also excluded.

College Project Grants With Campus Limits

The law provides $55 million for SUNY 2020 challenge grants and $55 million for CUNY 2020 challenge grants. University centers cannot receive funds from the $55 million SUNY line. Both plans require regional council input and approval from the Governor and the respective university chancellor. A separate $80 million NY-SUNY 2020 line requires approval from the Governor and SUNY Chancellor. These grants fund campus projects, not payments to students.

Energy upgrades for low-income households

The law carries forward $648,000 from a prior $200 million clean-energy appropriation, including EmPower Plus home upgrades and administration. The program supports energy savings, heating, cooling, health, and safety improvements for low-income households. This funding line does not set household awards or an income cutoff.

Homeowners get repair and retrofit funding

The law provides $50 million for the Resilient and Ready fund. The fund supports home repairs and permanent retrofits. This appropriation does not specify homeowner eligibility, individual award amounts, or a household payment formula.

Land acquisition claim payments keep funding

The law keeps money available to pay eligible land-acquisition judgments and settlements. It continues $15 million from 2009, $4.3 million from 2007, $1 million from 2000, and $596,000 from 1993. Payments must concern claims or cases covered by the cited eminent-domain or civil-practice laws. The law does not set payment amounts for individual claimants.

Mobile homes get repair financing support

The law provides $5 million in loans and grants for mobile or manufactured homes and home parks. Funds support purchases, demolition, replacement, or repairs. Spending requires Budget Director approval of the administering agency's financial plan. The law does not specify individual award amounts.

Working capital loans for transportation contractors

The law continues $1.5 million for a revolving working capital loan fund. It serves small, minority-owned, and women-owned firms working on transportation construction or reconstruction projects. The Budget Director can assign some or all of the money to the Urban Development Corporation. The provision does not set individual loan amounts or terms.

Abandoned wells get continued cleanup funding

The law renews funding to plug or replug abandoned oil and gas wells and restore affected land. Balances include $1 million from 2025 and $500,000 each from 2024, 2023, and 2022. They also include $126,000 from 2021 and $242,000 from 2015. Work must follow article 23 of the state's Environmental Conservation Law.

Alfred ceramics museum keeps state aid

The law continues $300,000 remaining from a $1 million state-aid appropriation for the Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred. The money supports the museum's services and expenses. It does not provide direct household payments.

Animal shelters get capital project grants

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law provides two $5 million funds for competitive dog and cat shelter improvement grants. Grants range from $20,000 to $500,000 and cover no more than 90% of project costs. At least $500,000 is reserved for qualifying underserved-area projects; up to 5% may pay state administration costs. Home-based rescue facilities are excluded. Underserved-area applicants must be state-registered shelter-service providers, neither municipally operated nor under a municipal contract for those services.

Arts facility project funding continues

The law continues capital funding to improve arts and cultural facilities. The source reports a $143 million appropriation and a $105,000 retained balance. Projects require a plan submitted by the state development corporation chairman and approved by the budget director.

Capital grants target community gun violence

The law provides grants for capital projects in communities affected by gun violence. Projects must support innovative crime-reduction strategies. This provision does not specify a funding amount or grant limit.

Cleaner diesel equipment in polluted communities

The law continues $74,000 for diesel-emissions reduction, including equipment retrofits and low-emission vehicles. Work must target areas the Environmental Protection Agency identifies as failing to meet Clean Air Act standards.

Climate planning and forestry funding continues

The law continues $6.6 million for climate resilience plans, adaptation projects, forestry, and related activities. Allocations include $2.5 million for climate coordinators and $500,000 for resilience planting. Another $1.5 million supports forestry and forest-products research. The Timbuctoo summer climate and careers institute receives $1.25 million within this appropriation.

Climate research and forest grants continue

The law carries forward climate funding: $3 million from 2025, $1.5 million each from 2021, 2020, and 2019, and $1 million from 2018. It supports greenhouse-gas inventories, test projects, community outreach, and research. The 2025 funding includes up to $500,000 for Regenerate NY and up to $500,000 for municipal community-forest purchases. It also includes $250,000 for a natural-refrigeration test project in a disadvantaged community. Spending comes from the climate change mitigation and adaptation account and requires a budget-director-approved program and financial plan.

Coastal and lake conservation funding continues

The law keeps $24.6 million available for ocean and Great Lakes conservation, including work against harmful algal blooms. That includes $750,000 for the Peconic Estuary Partnership and $500,000 for the Billion Oyster Project's Hudson Reef construction. These projects must follow the state's ocean and Great Lakes conservation policy. Separate funding continues $2.5 million for Long Island Central Pine Barrens planning. Another $2 million remains available for the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve.

Coastal communities get shore protection funding

The law provides $10 million for New York's share of shore protection and coastal erosion projects. Funding includes the Army Corps of Engineers' South Shore of Staten Island project. The money pays project costs, not households directly.

Communities get planning and redevelopment grants

The law provides $3.9 million in competitive grants for counties, cities, towns, and villages to create, update, or carry out comprehensive plans. Plans must follow smart growth principles. Nonprofit groups may receive no more than 25% of the payments. Another $2 million supports authorized Brownfield Opportunity Area projects by municipalities and other eligible recipients. These funds support local planning and redevelopment projects, not direct household checks.

Communities get recycling and waste funding

The law provides $23 million for municipal waste reduction, recycling markets, reuse, repair, and deconstruction projects. Of that, $6 million must support municipal and nonprofit food-donation and food-scrap-recycling projects. Another $3.25 million goes to the state environmental science college’s Center for Sustainable Materials Management. A separate $300,000 supports nonhazardous landfill closures. These funds support project work, not direct household payments.

Communities keep climate and charger funding

The law continues $12 million for Climate Smart Communities projects, including $1 million for public fast-charger pilots. Separate funding carries forward $14 million from 2025, $9.8 million from 2021, $9.65 million from 2020, and $10.15 million from 2019. Up to $1 million of the separate 2025 funding supports public fast-charger pilots on municipal property, including curbside chargers. Earlier funding also supports community forests and electric-vehicle chargers. Projects must qualify under the state's Climate Smart Communities law.

Communities keep waste and recycling funding

The law renews solid-waste funding for waste reduction, recycling, reusable materials, pesticide work, landfill closure, and Hudson River damage projects. Balances are $3.175 million from 2006, $597,000 from 2005, and $8,000 from 2004. They also include $637,000 from 2003, $134,000 from 2002, and $19,000 from 2000. Projects must qualify for the solid waste account under state finance law section 92-s. The Budget Director must approve a program and financial plan before spending.

Community playground projects keep grant funding

The law continues $67.5 million in grants to renovate, expand, or build playgrounds. At least $35 million must support municipalities or nonprofit groups in underserved communities. The state parks office sets eligibility rules with the state's Dormitory Authority. Grant rules may prioritize underserved communities or people with disabilities. Grants can cover planning, land purchases, design, construction, renovation, equipment, and related project costs.

Community swimming facilities keep grant funding

The law continues $50 million in grants to renovate, expand, or build swimming facilities and related infrastructure. At least $25 million must support municipalities or nonprofit groups in underserved communities. The state parks office sets eligibility rules with the state's Dormitory Authority; they may run a competitive grant program. A separate $40 million appropriation may be allocated through a plan approved by the Budget Director.

Community tree planting grants keep funding

The law continues $15 million for competitive tree-planting grants. Municipalities and nonprofit groups can compete for the money. Funded planting must support resilient reforestation or urban forests. The grants go to organizations and local governments, not directly to households.

Conservation corps program costs stay funded

The law continues $136,000 remaining from a $200,000 appropriation for the Excelsior Conservation Corps. The money covers staff services, fringe benefits, and other program expenses. Funds may be assigned to other state agencies. This funding does not establish direct household payments.

Contaminated sites keep broader cleanup funding

The law allows more expense types for brownfield and voluntary cleanup funds, beyond staff pay and benefits. These balances are $6.922 million from 2025 and $3.385 million from 2024. Expenses must support the Brownfield Cleanup Program or voluntary cleanup program, including environmental agency costs and transfers to the health department. A separate $8.371 million supports brownfield cleanup and other hazardous-waste work. Another $2 million supports Hazardous Waste Program staff, benefits, and cleanup costs that cannot be financed through bonds. The funds support state cleanup work, not household payments.

Continued farmland protection near Fort Drum

The law continues farmland-protection funding, including $20 million under the 2017 appropriation. Up to $1 million supports Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust's military-compatible buffer projects around Fort Drum. Up to $87,000 supports Cornell's land classification, farm-district mapping, and master soil list. The funding supports conservation and planning, not direct household payments.

Continued funding for cleaner local water

The law continues wastewater and habitat funding, including $20.25 million funding lines under the 2026–27 and 2017 reappropriations. Listed projects include up to $3 million for Suffolk septic research and $1.5 million for Suffolk sewers. They also include $5 million for Nassau's Bay Park facilities and $5 million for source-water protection. Bay Park includes up to $400,000 for well testing and $250,000 for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan. The 2017 funding includes $1 million for Scajaquada Creek cleanup. Firefighting-foam removal gets up to $100,000 under the 2026–27 line and $500,000 under the 2017 line. Systems violating state water law get priority, and Suffolk's research must be developed with the state environmental department.

Continued funding for developmental disability research

The law keeps $75 million available to improve the New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities. The money supports campus upgrades and improvements to research and related activities. It can also cover claims on Dormitory Authority contracts. Transfers to that authority require a request from the disability services commissioner and approval from the state budget director.

Continued funding for water and conservation

The law renews $1.956 million from 2002, $7.399 million from 2001, $8.712 million from 2000, and $4.55 million from 1999. These funds cover the state's share of water, wastewater, dam safety, park, and conservation projects. Clean-water funds require a certificate approving their availability from the State Budget Division. Transfers to public authorities and public benefit corporations are limited to legally authorized entities, except for state facility projects.

Continued funding protects wildlife and forests

The law continues $1.85 million for biodiversity research, including up to $500,000 for pollinator work under an agriculture department contract. It includes $180,000 for the Cary Institute and $100,000 each for Paul Smith's College and SUNY Albany. At least $5.75 million must be available for invasive-species eradication; grants are competitive and require consultation with the state council. Funding includes up to $500,000 for Cornell's hemlock pest control and $500,000 for southern pine beetle work. Up to $250,000 of the beetle funding supports prescribed fire.

Continued funding to control invasive species

The law continues $13.3 million under the 2026–27 line and $13 million under the 2017 line for invasive species work. At least $6.05 million of the newer line funds eradication. It includes up to $500,000 for Cornell's hemlock pest control and $500,000 for southern pine beetle work. The beetle funding includes up to $250,000 for prescribed fire. Grants are competitive and awarded in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Continued grants reduce farm pollution

The law continues farm pollution-control funding, including $17 million under the 2017 appropriation. That includes $1 million for Cornell's Integrated Pest Management program. Another $500,000 supports Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County's nutrient planning and implementation. Earlier listed amounts include $14.2 million under the 2014 and 2013 appropriations and $13 million under the 2012 and 2011 appropriations.

Continued grants reduce pollution outside farms

The law continues pollution-control funding outside agriculture, including $7 million under the 2017 appropriation. Of that amount, $550,000 supports Cornell's community Integrated Pest Management work. Earlier amounts include $4.5 million under the 2014 and 2013 appropriations and $4 million under the 2012 and 2011 appropriations. It also lists $3.703 million under the 2010 appropriation and $5.6 million under the 2009 appropriation.

Continued protection for lakes and coasts

The law continues $17.25 million under the 2026–27 line and $15 million under the 2017 line for ecosystem conservation. The work covers New York's ocean and Great Lakes ecosystems. The newer line includes $200,000 for Peconic Bay and $60,000 for the Great Lakes Commission. It also includes $50,000 for SUNY Brockport resilience monitoring and $250,000 for a Stony Brook south-shore seagate study. Projects must follow the state's ocean and Great Lakes conservation policy.

Continued support for local conservation districts

The law continues $10 million for eligible Soil and Water Conservation District work. Up to $270,000 supports shared-services infrastructure in Schuyler and Chemung Counties. Up to $85,000 supports public education and policy work in Steuben County. These funds support district projects, not direct household payments.

Correctional industries keep facility improvement funding

The law keeps $3 million from 2025, plus older unspent funding, available for correctional industries facility improvements. The money supports alterations and improvements within the state corrections department's correctional industries program. Eligible costs can include liabilities incurred before April 1 of the applicable appropriation year.

Disability access at parks keeps funding

The law continues funding to make park and historic-site facilities more accessible to people with disabilities. Available balances are $353,000 from 2022, $418,000 from 2021, and $407,000 from 2020. The money supports facility access improvements, not direct household payments.

Election boards get technology upgrade funding

The law renews $7.604 million for electronic poll books, software, and on-demand ballot printers. Another $4.535 million reimburses voting systems, absentee ballot scanners, mail equipment, and election software connections and security. It renews $1.774 million for election software and equipment and $497,000 for poll books and early-voting technology, including cybersecurity. The original $25 million software appropriation reserved at least $20 million for local reimbursements, including assistance in broadband-underserved areas. Poll-book and original software reimbursements follow county registered-voter totals; eligible costs follow State Board of Elections plans. Local claims under the $7.604 million program must include information needed for state financing. Another $13.337 million supports the Voter Enfranchisement Modernization Act of 2019. Part may meet the state match for 2020 federal election funding, and funds may transfer to other state entities.

Emergency readiness project funding continues

The law keeps $2 million available for projects that prepare for, prevent, or respond to emergencies. Covered threats include terrorism, disasters, severe weather, and public-safety or health risks. Loans or grants to private groups must go through a public corporation or authority.

Environmental agency keeps safety equipment funding

The law renews environmental agency funding for equipment, facilities, vehicles, and heavy construction equipment. It supports air monitoring, maintenance, emergency response, and public safety. Equipment and facility balances include $656,000 from 2024, $472,000 from 2023, and $1 million from 2022. They also include $450,000 from 2021, $840,000 from 2020, and $533,000 from 2017. Older balances are $250,000 from 2016 and $754,000 from 2015. Separate lines renew $9 million for equipment and facility work, plus $1.012 million for vehicle and heavy-equipment replacement.

Environmental justice communities get project grants

The law provides $15.6 million for environmental justice programs, including $3.8 million for Connect Kids. Another $4 million supports community-impact and job-training grants in or affecting environmental justice communities. Community grants reach up to $200,000 for projects addressing multiple environmental harms, including lead exposure. Eligible groups must serve and focus mainly on the affected community and consist mainly of its members. Groups must share investigation results with that community.

Farm and community pollution grants continue

The law keeps $18 million available for eligible soil and water conservation district work, including harmful algal bloom projects. Another $17.5 million supports farm runoff pollution control, which can also address harmful algal blooms. The farm funding includes $500,000 for Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrient planning and $250,000 for Cornell pesticide education, training, and certification. Separate funding provides $6 million for non-farm runoff pollution control, including $1 million for Cornell community pest management. Conservation district activities must qualify under the state's reimbursement and funding law.

Farm and community pollution projects funded

The law provides $19 million for conservation district engineers and eligible district work, including harmful-algae projects. Another $2.4 million supports agricultural waste management, including up to $700,000 for Cornell’s dairy acceleration program with state environmental-agency consultation. It renews $19.5 million for farm runoff controls, including harmful-algae projects. That includes $2 million for Cornell pest management, $500,000 for Suffolk County nutrient management, and $250,000 for Cornell pesticide education and certification. It also renews $6.2 million for pollution controls outside agriculture, including $1 million for Cornell community pest management. The funding supports programs and projects, not direct household checks.

Farm waste and dairy funding continues

The law continues $1.5 million for agricultural waste management projects. Up to $700,000 is available to Cornell University to continue the dairy acceleration program. Cornell must carry out that program in consultation with the state environmental agency. The funding supports program and project work, not direct household payments.

Farmland protection funding stays available

The law keeps $21 million available for agriculture and farmland protection. Up to $500,000 supports Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust buffer projects around Fort Drum. Up to $106,000 supports Cornell land classification, agricultural-district mapping, and soil-list services. The money funds protection activities and services, not direct household payments.

Farmland protection projects get renewed funding

The law renews $21 million for agriculture and farmland protection. Up to $1 million supports Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust buffer projects around Fort Drum. Up to $97,000 supports Cornell land classification, agricultural-district mapping, and soil-list services. The funding supports land protection and agricultural work, not direct household checks.

Fishing access and wildlife projects keep funding

The law continues $2.636 million for fish hatchery equipment, repairs, and rebuilding. It keeps $409,000 available to repair and improve public fishing access sites. Another $1.902 million from 2025 and $1.155 million from 2024 support habitat protection, restoration, and wildlife-related recreation access. Federal-share funding totaling $48.566 million remains available for fish, wildlife, and marine capital projects, including property purchases. These funds support public projects, not direct household payments.

Flood recovery money for state buildings

The law provides $15 million to repair, restore, or replace flood-damaged state buildings and their contents. The Office of General Services distributes funds after consulting the state’s homeland security and emergency services agency. Transfers require Budget Director approval and must be at least the applicable standard flood-insurance coverage limit. This funding does not cover private property or household payments.

Funding fights invasive plants and pests

The law renews $18.55 million for invasive-species control and related work. At least $5.75 million supports eradication, and at least $120,000 supports Cornell's plant certification program. Up to $500,000 supports Cornell's control of hemlock woolly adelgid. Another $500,000 addresses southern pine beetles, including up to $250,000 for controlled burns. Grants are competitive and awarded in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Funding for Adirondack Park Agency Facilities

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law makes $41.5 million in prior funding available for Adirondack Park Agency facility work. This includes $40 million from capital project funds and $1.5 million from special revenue funds. The money supports construction, repairs, alterations, and improvements during fiscal year 2026–27. The original funding purposes remain in place unless changed or repealed.

Funding for children’s and family services

The law provides $2 million for Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services Inc. The money supports services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work. The provision does not set family eligibility rules or create direct payments to families.

Funding for community energy projects

The law provides $5 million for New York’s mechanical insulation energy savings program, including loans, grants, and program costs. It also makes $5.86 million in previously approved funds available for Cleaner, Greener Communities capital grants. These provisions do not set household eligibility, individual payments, or guaranteed energy savings.

Funding for Cultural Center Safety and Collections

The law makes $17,000 in remaining funds available for an alternate emergency exit at the Cultural Education Center. Another $627,000 supports fire safety, environmental controls, and restroom renovations. It also makes $383,000 available to preserve the center's collections. Collection work includes record preservation, environmental controls, and storage or museum cabinets.

Funding for local redevelopment and facilities

The law provides $10 million for redeveloping Bedford-Stuyvesant’s 13th Regiment Armory, also known as the Marcus Garvey Armory. That funding covers services, expenses, loans, and grants. Another $4 million supports buying and redeveloping a church in the Town of Woodbury. The Village of Freeport receives $3.5 million for services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work. These provisions do not establish direct household payments or promise specific resident services.

Funding for museums and arts organizations

The law provides $6 million for the Universal Hip Hop Museum and $4 million for the Museum of Korean American Heritage. The American Museum of the Moving Image receives $7.5 million. The Public Theater receives $3 million, and Artswestchester Inc. receives $5 million. These allocations support services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work, rather than direct household payments.

Funding for State Energy and Electric Vehicles

The law provides $2 million for energy-saving projects at existing facilities. That money can also pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. A separate $17 million supports converting the state's light-duty vehicle fleet to electric vehicles. These funds do not create household energy rebates or vehicle incentives.

Funding for Suffolk County resilience projects

The law provides $20 million for services, expenses, and costs of resilience projects in Suffolk County. The provision does not name specific projects or create direct household payments.

Funding for watersheds and community conservation

The law provides $5 million for the Hudson River Estuary Management Plan and $1.5 million for Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario watershed protection. Conservation districts get $1.86 million, and eligible Quality Communities costs get $3 million under the 2005 program law. Urban forestry gets $500,000, including at least $250,000 for cities with 65,000 or more people. The land trust alliance gets $500,000 for competitive local land-trust grants. Up to 10% of that allocation can cover administration.

Funding for Western New York nuclear obligations

The law provides $35.4 million for the Western New York Nuclear Service Center. Spending must meet the state energy research authority's obligations for that center. These include obligations under the federal West Valley Demonstration Project Act. The provision does not establish household payments or individual eligibility changes.

Funding helps communities upgrade wastewater systems

The law renews $22 million for the state share of municipal wastewater upgrades and aquatic habitat restoration. Wastewater projects must meet stormwater, sewer-overflow, or discharge rules; priority goes to systems violating the cited state water-pollution law. Funded work includes Suffolk septic and sewer projects, Nassau Bay Park projects, source-water assessments, phosphorus research, and lake and bay restoration. Up to $3 million supports Suffolk research and pilots, requiring a 50% county match but no match for qualifying SUNY Stony Brook work. Habitat projects must be run by municipalities or nonprofits and meet the law's habitat-restoration definition.

Funding protects open land and farmland

The law renews $62.63 million for legally authorized open-space projects. This includes $38 million for land purchases, $5.8 million for the Hudson River Estuary plan, and $8 million for farmland protection. Another $5.5 million supports projects that control pollution from runoff and other scattered sources. The state budget director must approve the program and financial plan before money is used. Separate allocations renew $3 million for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission and $2.5 million for Central Pine Barrens planning.

Funding protects rivers, lakes, and estuaries

The law renews $7.5 million for Hudson River estuary plans, including harmful algae projects and $1 million for the Mohawk River. Funds may go to the named interstate water commission, Cornell Water Resources Institute, or a natural resources department. It renews $250,000 for the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Another $22.5 million supports ocean and Great Lakes conservation under state environmental policy, including harmful algae projects. That includes $550,000 for the Peconic Estuary Partnership and $500,000 for the Head of Bay oyster reef; a separate $2 million supports the South Shore Estuary Reserve.

Funding supports arts groups and facilities

The law provides $4 million for Garth Fagan Dance and $6 million for Hamilton Hill Drop in Arts and Crafts Center. Pace University Performing Arts Center has a $5 million appropriation and a $5 million renewed funding line. The law renews $3 million for Empire State Youth Orchestra and $20 million for a nonprofit cultural institution program. The cultural program supports services, expenses, loans, and grants under an allocation plan approved by the state budget director. These funds support organizations and facilities, not direct household payments.

Funding supports gardens zoos and aquariums

The law provides $10 million for capital projects at zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums. The state parks commissioner chooses those projects without a competitive process. Separate funding provides $10 million for Queens Botanical Garden's services and expenses. Brooklyn Botanic Garden gets $4 million for services and expenses. The funding goes to institutions, not visitors.

Funding supports Hudson River Park development

The law renews $4.4 million for Hudson River Park development, including utility improvements. Money can cover only costs incurred by the Park Trust or state agencies acting on its behalf. It cannot be transferred to another public benefit corporation or public authority. This supports park work, not household utility rebates or direct payments.

Funding supports museums and cultural spaces

The law provides $7.5 million for the American Museum of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History and Culture. It provides another $7.5 million to redevelop the Dominican American Cultural Center in New York County. The New York Hall of Science gets $10 million. These funds can pay for property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. Another $10 million supports cultural, arts, and public-space projects that promote business development and tourism. That money can be transferred to the New York State Council on the Arts.

Funding supports named community service facilities

The law provides $2 million for Baden Street Settlement of Rochester services and expenses. That funding can cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, and renovation. It also provides $4 million for the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester. Another $10 million goes to the Center for Discovery. Those two awards can support services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work; none creates direct household checks.

Funding supports named nonprofit organization projects

The law provides $10 million for Friends of Evergreen Meadow Academy services, expenses, property acquisition, and rehabilitation. It provides $3.5 million for Hispanic Federation services and expenses. Hispanic Federation funding can cover property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. Neither provision sets direct household payments or individual eligibility rules.

Funding supports parks trails and youth soccer

The law provides $4 million to Rotterdam for parks and sports facilities. It also provides $1 million to New York City's transportation department for the Queens Waterfront Greenway. Those two grants can be transferred to state agencies or public authorities. Another $5 million supports youth soccer facilities in disadvantaged communities across New York through services, loans, and grants. These funds support projects, not household payments.

Funding supports zoos, gardens, and aquariums

The law renews $21.5 million for New York's zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums program. It also renews a stated $15,000 balance from a separate original $10.25 million allocation. That balance is not a renewal of the full original amount. Funding supports participating institutions and projects, not direct household payments.

Grants support named city community groups

The law allocates $100,000 to the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens. It also allocates $20,000 to Blue Bus Project, Inc., and $200,000 to El Puente de Williamsburg, Inc. These provisions fund the named organizations without specifying individual services or household eligibility. They do not create direct household payments.

Higher environmental grant caps for community groups

The law doubles the maximum community impact and job training grant from $100,000 to a $200,000 ceiling. The change also applies to listed 2017–2021 reappropriations. Grants support work on multiple environmental harms, including lead exposure, related public health issues, and community resilience. Groups must serve and focus mainly on the affected environmental justice community and consist mainly of its members. Investigation results must be shared with that community.

Invasive species control grants stay available

The law keeps $18.55 million available for invasive-species work, including at least $5.75 million for eradication. Funding includes up to $500,000 for Cornell's hemlock woolly adelgid control. It also includes $500,000 for southern pine beetle work, with up to $250,000 for prescribed fire. Grants are competitive and awarded in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Landfill care and site rehabilitation continue

The law continues $360,000 from 2006 to rehabilitate the Town of Smithtown/Kings Park Psychiatric Center. It also keeps $1.633 million for Adirondack landfill costs before and after closure under agreements with Essex County. Another $47,000 remains available for post-closure costs at the state-owned Rush Landfill. Kings Park and Rush Landfill funds may be assigned to other state agencies involved in the work.

Local anti-poverty task forces receive funding

The law funds anti-poverty task forces in Albany, the Bronx, Binghamton, Buffalo, Elmira, Hempstead, Jamestown, Newburgh, Niagara Falls, Oneonta, Oswego, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy, Utica, and Watertown. Awards use poverty counts from the Census Bureau's 2010–14 American Community Survey five-year estimate. Amounts are $500,000 for fewer than 5,000 people in poverty; $1 million for 5,000–10,000; $1.5 million for 10,000–40,000; and $2.75 million for more than 40,000. Task forces must use data and resident input to identify needs and plan spending. The mayor or Bronx borough president selects a nonprofit coordinator unless a qualifying state-funded anti-poverty initiative already exists.

Local climate planning and training continue

The law carries forward $5.8 million from 2025 for local climate plans, adaptation projects, planting, and forestry research. That includes $1.75 million for climate coordinators. It also includes $2.1 million for the Timbuctoo summer climate and careers institute at the state environmental science and forestry college. Earlier funding remains available: $1.3 million from 2021, $1.5 million from 2020, $2.5 million from 2019, and $3.5 million from 2018. Money must support the specified services, contracts, and projects.

Local food access projects stay funded

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law continues $10 million for food access infrastructure in underserved communities. It also continues $869,000 from an earlier $4 million appropriation for GrowNYC services and expenses at the Bronx Food Hub. Another $2.325 million supports urban farm and community garden grants, with up to $325,000 available to Cornell University. The law makes $5 million available to municipalities and nonprofit food banks for food donation and food-scrap recycling projects. These funds support facilities and local programs, not new household benefit payments.

Local grants support parks and trails

The law gives New York City's parks department $100,000 for Rivers Run Community Garden and $5,000 for Prospect Park. It allocates $25,000 to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association. Ulster County receives $100,000 for the Shandaken Rail Trail project. These grants support named places and organizations, not household payments.

Local parks and waterfronts get funding

The law provides $14.275 million for waterfront projects and $28.75 million for parks, recreation, and historic preservation. At least $10.5 million of waterfront funding and $14 million of park funding must serve areas meeting community-need criteria. These include dense populations, deterioration, disinvestment, or low-income and disadvantaged populations underserved by recreation. Up to $2 million of waterfront funding may update existing plans for future climate risks. Another $4.4 million supports Hudson River Park development and utility improvements consistent with its governing law. That money covers specified Trust or state-on-behalf-of-Trust liabilities incurred on or after April 1, 1999. It cannot transfer to another public authority or public benefit corporation except the Hudson River Park Trust.

Local smart growth planning grants continue

The law continues $3 million from 2025 and $2 million each from 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 for smart growth planning. A separate older balance provides another $300,000. Competitive grants help counties, cities, towns, and villages create, update, or carry out comprehensive plans consistent with smart growth. Up to 25% of each funding stream can go to nonprofit organizations for the same planning work.

Materials management project funding continues

The law retains $1 million each from 2025 and 2024, plus $3 million from 2023. The money supports the federal share of capital projects for materials management resources. Funds may be allocated to other state departments and agencies.

Municipal shelter grants retain matching rules

The law renews competitive capital grants for equipment and facilities caring for sheltered dogs and cats. Single-municipality projects in municipalities under two million people receive $50,000–$200,000, covering up to 50% of costs. Multi-municipality projects and projects in municipalities over two million people receive $100,000–$500,000, covering up to 75%. Qualifying underserved-area facilities without municipal service contracts receive up to $50,000, covering up to 50%, while funds remain. Grants are available until funds run out, and up to 5% may cover state grant-related costs.

Nonprofit service facilities keep upgrade grants

The law continues $48.237 million for nonprofit groups providing direct services to New Yorkers. Grants support technology, service-space renovations or expansion, energy efficiency, and accessibility. Groups using 2022 funds need state prequalification; those using 2016 or 2017 funds need specified state contracts, payments, or payment rates. At publicly owned sites, grants cannot fund building, property, structural, or building-system maintenance or improvements. The state budget director must approve funding.

Open space and tree grants continue

The law keeps $39.5 million available for open space, land purchases, and related work. It includes $3.2 million for urban forestry; at least $500,000 serves cities and towns with 65,000 or more people. It also includes up to $200,000 for municipal tree replacement and at least $4 million for land purchases in environmental regions 1, 2, and 3. Competitive land-trust grants receive $3 million, plus $1.5 million to purchase conservation easements that protect land from development. Up to 10% of each specified land-trust allocation can cover administration or technical help.

Park centennial projects keep remaining funding

The law continues $85.534 million remaining from a $100 million appropriation for State Park Centennial projects. The funded work includes the Jones Beach East Bathhouse project. The money supports park projects, not direct payments to visitors.

Park funding prioritizes underserved community areas

The law renews park, recreation, and historic-site allocations of $26 million, $19.5 million, and two separate $20 million lines. They reserve at least $13 million, $10 million, $10 million, and $10 million, respectively, for qualifying municipal parks. Parks must be in or mainly serve densely populated, deteriorated, low-income, disadvantaged, or recreation-poor areas. Named recipients include Tivoli Park, Hudson River Valley trail grants, SUNY's environmental science and forestry college, Paul Smith's College, the Catskill Visitors Center, Teatown Lake Reservation, the East River Esplanade pier, and the Bronx Zoo. Funding also covers Old Westbury Gardens, Udall's Cove land purchases, Vine Valley Public Park, and the Ulster County rail trail; that trail requires a public planning process to begin.

Park planning and preventive maintenance continue

The law continues park engineering funding of $5.8 million from each 2024 and 2025 appropriation and $3.88 million from 2023. It covers plans, designs, construction oversight, surveys, testing, and environmental and historic assessments. Preventive maintenance retains $5.2 million from each 2024 and 2025 appropriation and $2.716 million from 2023. Maintenance funding also covers staff services and fringe benefits.

Park repairs and preservation keep funding

The law continues park and historic-site repairs, including $297,000 from 2021, $300,000 from 2020, and $1.5 million from each 2022–2025 appropriation. Preservation funding includes $500,000 from each 2020–2025 appropriation, $46.913 million from 2025, and additional earlier balances. Two New York Works appropriations retain $4.732 million and $2.651 million for infrastructure and preventive maintenance. Each original $112.5 million appropriation included at least $2.5 million for the Olympic Regional Development Authority, including $500,000 for Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Covered earlier liabilities must predate April 1, 2025, for the specified repair funds, and April 1, 2020, or April 1, 2019, for the respective New York Works balances.

Park safety and energy upgrades continue

The law continues park and historic-site energy-saving funding of $356,000 from 2022, $338,000 from 2021, and $283,000 from 2020. Health and safety projects retain $1.924 million from 2022, $1.764 million from 2021, and $1.389 million from 2020. The funds also cover staff services and specified liabilities incurred before April 1, 2022. Health and safety money may be assigned to other state agencies.

Pollinator research and habitat funding continues

The law continues $1 million for biodiversity research and stewardship, including public university field studies. Up to $500,000 supports pollinator diversity, with up to $300,000 of that available to Cornell University. Work can cover pesticide effects, bee care, habitat, pollinator losses, outreach, and education. Pesticide-impact research requires a contract with the state agriculture department.

Project security money funds unfinished work

The law continues balances of $4.33 million and $427,000 to finish or fix department-regulated projects. The department uses proceeds from required financial-security arrangements when those arrangements must be carried out. Money from the 1994 appropriation is unavailable until the security proceeds have been received. Leftover money under the 2017 appropriation may support department capital projects.

Public flood models for river communities

The law keeps $1.5 million available for flow models of the Mohawk and Oswego River Basins. The Canal Corporation must estimate normal and flood flows, following recommendations in the 2023 flood mitigation report. It must post the models on its website as soon as practicable.

Recycling and river recovery keep funding

The law keeps earlier funding available for recycled-material marketing, energy-saving services, and natural-resource damage work. Marketing and energy projects retain $140,000 from 2012, $247,000 from 2011, $46,000 from 2010, and $207,000 from 2008. Damage assessment and recovery, including Hudson River work, retain $9,000 from 2012, $1,000 from 2011, and $4,000 from 2007. Another $114,000 from 2002 supports recycling, marketing, energy services, river damage work, and pesticide programs. Projects must qualify under the solid waste account law, and the Budget Director must approve program and spending plans.

Renewable energy wildlife protection keeps funding

The law continues $5 million from each of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 appropriations for species conservation. Projects must provide a net conservation benefit to endangered or threatened species potentially affected by major renewable energy facilities. Projects must meet the purpose set by the state's species conservation law. Funds may be allocated to other state agencies.

Renewed funding supports Brooklyn Public Library

The law renews $13.2 million for Brooklyn Public Library services and expenses. The money can support property purchases and building work. The law does not promise specific changes in library access or direct household payments.

Renewed funding supports parks and trails

The law renews $28 million for state parks, trails, land access, and stewardship. Uses include Belleayre Mountain, Hudson River Valley Trail Grants, and a state deer-population assessment by SUNY's environmental science college. Parks & Trails New York awards competitive grants to local parks' friends groups. Up to 10% of those grant funds can cover administration or technical help.

Repairs and safety upgrades at youth facilities

The law provides $6 million for health and safety work at existing youth facilities and programs. It provides $15 million to preserve existing facilities and programs. Another $18 million supports construction, rebuilding, security, and changes at existing facilities or programs. All three funding lines can pay bills incurred before April 1, 2026.

River and watershed protection funding continues

The law continues $6.5 million for the Hudson River Estuary Management Plan, including $1 million for the Mohawk River action plan. Funds can support harmful algae projects through named water organizations, Cornell, or the state environmental agency. Another $250,000 goes to the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District for the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance. Older appropriations include $2.932 million for wastewater and aquatic habitat projects. At least $300,000 under the 2012 appropriation funds a Western Bays pollution-limit study in the South Shore Estuary Reserve. Related older funds also support farm and non-farm runoff control and farmland protection.

Security grants for at-risk nonprofits

The law provides $35 million for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of their beliefs or mission. Grants support facility, online, and virtual security projects. Risk reviews may consider location, membership, and the possible consequences of an attack. Recipients can buy goods, services, and technology through state centralized contracts.

Small balances keep park projects funded

The law renews a stated $59,000 balance from an original $18.5 million park allocation, not the full original amount. That allocation includes competitive friends-group grants and $100,000 for Hudson River Valley trail grants; up to 10% of friends-group funding covers administration or technical help. It also renews stated balances of $3,000, $6,000, and $1,000 from original allocations of $17.35 million, $16.6 million, and $16 million. Each original allocation includes $500,000 for Belleayre Mountain ski center projects. Two more stated balances—$3,000 and $23,000—come from separate $16.228 million allocations, with all five land-project balances limited to listed park, land, easement, access, and stewardship purposes.

State and local climate projects funded

The law provides $50 million for state agencies and public bodies to cut emissions and address climate risks. The Budget Director must approve a spending plan, which must go to the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means chairs. Another $2.4 million supports pollution inventories, demonstrations, research, community engagement, and natural-refrigeration projects outside the power sector. That includes up to $500,000 each for Regenerate NY and municipal community-forest purchases. A separate $6.6 million supports local climate resilience and forestry. It includes $2.5 million for climate coordinators, $500,000 for resilience planting, and $1.5 million for forestry research. It also includes $1.675 million for the Timbuctoo pipeline summer climate and careers institute.

State collections get renovation and display funding

The law continues $4.41 million for renovations to State Museum, Library, and Archives collections and exhibits. Another $10.95 million is available as an advance to improve public displays. Both require plans approved by the Division of the Budget. The display plan must come jointly from the Cultural Education Trust board and Education Department. Renovation funds may also go to other state entities or public benefit corporations.

State lands and forests keep funding

The law continues $7.996 million for state land care, management plans, invasive-species control, and forest certification. It also keeps $16,000 from 2002 for open-space work, including farmland protection, estuary management, and soil and water conservation. Those open-space projects must qualify for the account, with program and spending plans approved by the Budget Director. Another $20,000 supports Forest Preserve land purchases in the Adirondack or Catskill parks under state finance law. The law also continues $1 million for services and capital costs tied to land transfers authorized by law.

State park repair funding stays available

The law continues park, recreation, and historic preservation balances of $1.498 million from 2002, $1.467 million from 2000, and $858,000 from 1999. The 2002 appropriation retains a $10 million state park infrastructure provision that excludes staff costs. Spending requires a Budget Director-approved program and financial plan; the infrastructure provision also needs that director's approval. Another state park and land allocation has a $19,000 remaining balance from an original $4 million allocation. That original allocation includes $750,000 for Belleayre Mountain ski center projects.

State parks get upkeep and operating funding

The law provides $37.5 million for state park facility and system maintenance and operations. The money also covers staff pay, employee benefits, and indirect costs. It supports park operations rather than direct payments to visitors.

State support for environmental organizations

The law provides $4 million for We Act Environmental Justice Center Inc. That money supports services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work. It also allocates $50,000 to New York State Arborists, ISA Chapter, Inc., without specifying a funded activity. Neither allocation establishes direct household payments.

Storage funding for state cultural collections

The law makes $59.735 million in remaining funds available for storage for State Museum, Library, and Archives collections. Some money can fund a feasibility study. The commissioner must submit a plan for Division of the Budget approval. A land review is required before submitting an additional project plan for new storage outside the State Museum.

Three named nonprofits receive state grants

The law allocates $200,000 each to NYC H2O, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., and Solar One, Inc. The provisions name the recipients but do not specify funded activities. They do not establish household payments or new individual eligibility rules.

Underserved communities keep municipal park funding

The law continues remaining park balances of $1.894 million, $1.652 million, and $1.096 million from three earlier allocations. Those original allocations retain municipal park minimums of $8.49 million, $6.4 million, and $5.306 million, respectively. Projects must serve densely populated areas with lasting deterioration or disinvestment, or disadvantaged populations lacking recreation opportunities. The first allocation includes $500,000 for Olmstead Park. The second sets aside $50,000 for competitive grants to heritage-area organizations named in state law.

Waste and oil spill funding continues

The law keeps $25.319 million available for the state's waste management and cleanup program. It also continues $45.595 million for petroleum spill investigation, cleanup, and removal, including earlier unpaid costs. Waste program funds can be assigned to other state agencies. These funds support cleanup services rather than household payments.

Water resource projects get federal funding

The law appropriates $5 million for the federal share of water resource capital projects. The money can be assigned to other state departments or agencies for that work. It funds project costs, not direct household payments.

Waterfront and cultural project funding continues

The law continues earlier funding for waterfronts, parks, historic barns, zoos, botanical gardens, aquaria, and named local projects. One $79.97 million original allocation has a $1.96 million remaining balance. Its stated allocations include $5 million for Hudson River Park, $15 million for state parks and lands, and $7.5 million for zoos, gardens, and aquaria. A separate allocation lists $5 million for Hudson River Park, $6.5 million for state parks and lands, $750,000 for historic barns, and $6 million for zoos, gardens, and aquaria. Hudson River Park Trust funds cover only specified liabilities incurred on or after April 1, 1999. Designated underserved-area projects must serve densely populated, deteriorated areas or disadvantaged populations lacking recreation opportunities. Additional project schedules list $46.815 million and $41.565 million; spending under those schedules requires a Budget Director-approved plan.

Waterfront communities keep restoration project funding

The law renews a $5.5 million balance from a $12 million waterfront project allocation. The allocation supports named waterfront, estuary, park, research, and community projects. It lists $533,000 for a Hudson River Park Trust estuary education facility. It also lists $500,000 for Hudson River estuary planning and work against harmful algal blooms. Another $375,000 is designated for the state parks agency. Funds must serve the listed projects and recipients.

Waterfront funding targets underserved community areas

The law renews four waterfront funding lines: $14.275 million, $14 million, and two separate $16 million allocations. They reserve at least $10.5 million, $9 million, $10 million, and $10 million, respectively, for qualifying community projects. These projects must be in or mainly serve densely populated, deteriorated, low-income, disadvantaged, or recreation-poor areas. Each line allows up to $2 million for updates to existing plans addressing future physical climate risks. Named funding includes Niagara River Greenway support—$300,000 and $200,000 in the first two lines—plus Adirondack improvements, Hammonds Cove dredging, and the East River Esplanade 107th Street Pier.

West Valley nuclear obligations get funding

The law renews $20.752 million for the state energy research authority’s obligations at the Western New York Nuclear Service Center. This includes obligations under the federal West Valley Demonstration Project Act. Spending must serve those site obligations. The money does not provide direct household payments.

Zoos and botanical gardens get funding

The law provides $22.5 million for the state’s zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums program. Funding supports participating institutions. It does not provide direct household payments or set visitor discounts.

Canal communities get repairs and flood protection

The law provides $50 million to maintain, repair, build, and preserve New York's Canal System. Eligible work includes dam and lock repairs, flood protection, infrastructure improvements, and resilience projects. Projects must prioritize residents' health, safety, recreation, and welfare, along with the Canal System. Funds may go to state agencies, public authorities, and public benefit corporations.

Communities keep flood and dam protection

The law renews $5.175 million for water-management and public-safety projects, including dam, flood, and shore protection. That money can also cover specified local shore-protection costs. Two separate $3 million allocations support climate adaptation and resilience planning by environmental and other state agencies. Dam-safety and unsafe-structure removal funds retain $2 million from 2023 and $1.5 million from 2012. They also retain $1.753 million from 2009, $1.91 million from 2008, and $209,000 from 2007. Structure removal must concern unsafe structures on state-owned land.

Communities keep sewage treatment construction funding

The law renews $14.53 million from Pure Waters Bond Act proceeds for sewage treatment construction. The money pays the non-municipal share of qualifying construction costs under Environmental Conservation Law section 17-1903. It supports wastewater projects rather than direct household payments.

Communities keep water and sewer grants

The law keeps $25.3 million available for wastewater upgrades, water protection, and aquatic habitat restoration. Uses include Suffolk County septic research and sewer work, Nassau County Bay Park treatment work, and named watershed projects. Municipal upgrades address stormwater, sewer overflows, and discharge rules, with priority for systems violating the cited environmental law. Specified Suffolk County research and pilot funding generally requires a 50% match. The specified Stony Brook work can receive state funding without that match.

Dam safety funding and advances continue

The law keeps $261,000 from a 2007 appropriation available for dam safety projects. It also continues advances for required safety work on dams and other structures that hold water. Listed advance amounts include $500,000, $350,000, and $300,000. The advances are subject to repayment under state environmental law, rather than being unrestricted grants.

Public Drinking Water Gets Testing Funds

The law provides $2 million for laboratory testing of public drinking water, including testing contracts. It continues separate $2 million appropriations from 2024 and 2025, plus $1.984 million remaining from 2023. Testing covers chemical compounds and emerging contaminants defined in state public health law. The money supports testing services, not direct payments to residents.

Addiction treatment and mobile services keep funding

The law keeps $10 million available for treatment, recovery, prevention, and housing services for people with heroin or opiate disorders. The addiction services commissioner can make awards without competitive bidding or proposals, with budget director approval. Before an award, the commissioner must notify the Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means chairs in writing. The notice must explain how the recipient meets the commissioner's objective criteria. Another $1.25 million funds vehicles and equipment for mobile medication units providing substance use disorder services, not individual payments.

Addiction treatment facilities keep repair funding

The law keeps unspent addiction facility repair funds from 2010–2022 available, with listed balances from $96,000 to $10 million. It also continues $2 million for community facility costs that cannot be financed with bonds, earlier debts, or ending bond obligations. Repair spending requires a project plan approved by the Budget Director. Transfers require a request from the addiction services commissioner and Budget Director approval. These funds support facilities, not direct household payments.

Addiction treatment facilities retain project funding

The law provides $19 million for property, design, construction, and major repairs at addiction treatment facilities. The addiction services commissioner must submit a project spending plan, and the Budget Director must approve it before spending. Another $39 million preserves facilities through repairs, improvements, and property purchases, also requiring an approved comprehensive plan. A separate $10 million appropriation supports expansion of mental health and substance use treatment, with $7.385 million reappropriated. These funds support facilities and services, not direct household payments.

Children's mental health services keep funding

The law keeps $6.706 million from 2018 and $3.806 million from 2017 available for children's behavioral health services. Funding supports preserving, restructuring, or expanding those services. Recipients must be nonprofit agencies licensed, certified, or approved by the Office of Mental Health. The law does not establish a direct family payment or individual benefit.

Communities get health and food-access funding

The law provides $12 million for environmental health assessments, testing, contaminant cleanup, harmful-algae projects, and tick-borne illness work. This includes $4 million for children’s environmental health centers. No more than $4.5 million supports access to local fresh food in nutritionally underserved neighborhoods. Programs include Fresh Connect, expanded SNAP access, community-supported agriculture benefits, and technology access. The funding does not set a new household payment amount or change SNAP benefit levels.

Community mental health facilities get improvements

The law provides $60 million for community mental health facilities, including up to $10 million for accessibility and aging-in-place changes in existing residential programs. Separate $6 million repair grants can cover up to 100% of reasonable costs for code, safety, structural, or mechanical problems. Another $5.722 million supports property purchases, construction, repairs, or relocation, with Office of Mental Health approval under community mental health program rules. Eligible municipalities and public or nonprofit operators receive the repair and development grants. A further $1 million reimburses costs that cannot be financed with bonds or pays to retire bond obligations, including eligible liabilities before April 1, 2026. Transfers of that $1 million to the state Dormitory Authority require the Mental Health Commissioner's request and Budget Director approval.

Facility improvements for adult care residents

The law provides $3.266 million to improve adult care facilities and residents’ quality of life. It targets facilities with many residents receiving SSI, state supplemental payments, safety net assistance, or Medicaid through assisted living. Residents’ councils, the Health Department, and the Budget Director must approve plans. Awards must account for facility finances and resident needs. This money does not replace operators’ duties to keep facilities safe, comfortable, repaired, and sanitary.

Funding for Agricultural Child Development Centers

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law provides $3.2 million for agribusiness child development center capital projects. The centers are connected to the New York Federation of Growers and Processors. The money supports property acquisition, alterations, repairs, and improvements. It does not create direct payments or new eligibility rules for families.

Funding for emergency medical services planning

The law provides $3.2 million to run New York’s emergency medical services task force. The Health Commissioner must prepare a spending plan, and the Budget Director must approve it. This funding does not create a direct household payment or new individual benefit.

Funding for food banks and gardens

The law provides $10 million in competitive grants for nonprofit food banks, pantries, community groups, and municipalities providing food relief. Grants cover planning, sites, construction, renovations, equipment, and other necessary project costs. The Health Department sets eligibility rules with the Dormitory Authority, which runs the program. A separate $2.325 million supports urban farms and community gardens, including up to $325,000 for Cornell University. These funds support organizations and facilities, not direct household checks.

Local anti-poverty projects get funding

The law makes $25 million available for anti-poverty task forces addressing jobs, family services, homelessness, and housing insecurity. Planning and administration generally cannot exceed the lesser of $300,000 or 20% of an award. The state assistance commissioner can approve a higher amount. Task forces need the commissioner’s approval of goals and a completion timeline before implementation; funding also follows a Budget Director-approved plan. Funds cannot replace existing programs or support projects needing ongoing state funding.

Mental health building repairs keep funding

The law keeps $7.306 million available for health and safety work and $11.892 million for preserving existing facilities and programs. State mental health facility projects retain $11.964 million from 2023, $7.418 million from 2022, and $5.479 million from 2021. Eligible state projects include land purchases, construction, repairs, maintenance, safety, energy savings, and program improvements. These spending lines require a comprehensive project plan approved by the budget director before spending. Another $4.566 million from 2023 funds demolition, design, environmental studies, and cleanup only where the mental health commissioner finds buildings poor or uninhabitable and no state agency has a long-term use.

Repair funding for addiction treatment facilities

The law provides $5.5 million for minor changes and improvements to addiction treatment facilities. Spending requires a comprehensive project plan approved by the Budget Director. The money can also pay obligations incurred before April 1, 2026. This provision does not change individual treatment eligibility or set patient payments.

Continued funding for home accessibility help

The law renews funding for Access to Home, which helps pay actual home-accessibility costs through contracts with eligible applicants. The listed amounts are $1 million plus $4 million from the 2025 law. They also include $1 million plus $3 million from the 2024 law. This provision does not set household award amounts or an eligibility formula.

Funding neighborhood and downtown property renewal

The law provides $40 million for land banks to redevelop abandoned and blighted properties. It provides $4.2 million for Main Street and downtown projects through contracts with nonprofits and municipalities. Municipal funding may require state certification as a pro-housing community. Up to $10 million, combined with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing funds, supports reinvestment in mixed-use commercial districts. Eligible districts are in urban, small-town, and rural areas.

Funding to remove lead from housing

The law provides $20 million for lead removal through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation. Funds may support work outside New York City. The funding does not set payments or eligibility rules for individual households.

Housing and services to address homelessness

The law provides $50 million for a statewide, multiyear effort to prevent and address homelessness. Funds may support supportive housing, runaway and homeless youth services, and emergency services for individuals and families. Listed groups include seniors, veterans, domestic-violence victims, formerly incarcerated people, and people with HIV/AIDS or other health conditions. The program also serves people at risk of homelessness; this provision does not set individual awards.

Supportive homes for people with disabilities

The law provides $32.826 million to buy, build, or repair supportive homes reserved for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Providers need approval from the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities commissioner. Spending requires a full project plan approved by the budget director. The office may secure its loan or grant with a property lien lasting up to 30 years, or longer when another regulator requires.

Agribusiness child centers keep project funding

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law continues project funding for New York Federation of Growers and Processors agribusiness child development centers. Remaining balances include $2.379 million and $1.932 million from separate earlier appropriations. The money supports center projects, not direct payments to families.

Breakfast equipment grants for qualifying schools

The law keeps $2.114 million available for school breakfast equipment grants. Public elementary and secondary schools required to run Breakfast After the Bell can apply. Each school can receive up to $5,000. Schools must use the Education Department's application; families do not receive direct payments.

Safer facilities for blind and deaf students

The law provides $22.47 million for repairs at the School for the Blind and $2.994 million at the School for the Deaf. It also keeps $30 million available for repairs at state-supported schools for blind and deaf students, with health and safety first. A broader state education facility line retains $23.378 million from 2025, plus remaining balances from earlier years. These projects keep school facilities safe and in working condition. Each funding line requires an Education Department plan approved by the State Budget Division.

School meal facility funding stays available

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law keeps $7.25 million from a prior $10 million school meal appropriation available. Funds support facilities that prepare and distribute New York-focused meals for regional schools. Eligible examples include collection facilities, storage hubs, and large shared kitchens. The money funds facilities rather than direct payments to families.

School meal kitchens get project funding

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law provides $10 million for regional school meal infrastructure. Funding supports facilities that prepare and distribute New York-focused meals. Eligible projects include food collection facilities, storage hubs, and large shared kitchens. The money supports facilities and related services, not direct payments to families.

Special Education Schools Get Upgrade Funds

The law keeps $2.359 million available for building and equipment projects at eligible special education schools. Eligible schools include special act districts, state-supported schools for blind and deaf students, and approved private special education schools. Projects can fund technology, broadband, classrooms replacing portable classrooms, and high-tech safety upgrades. Funding follows the availability limits of the Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014.

State Education Building Gets Roof Funds

The law keeps $108,000 available for partial roof replacement at the Education Building and its addition. The work must keep the facilities safe to operate. The Education Department must prepare a plan approved by the state Budget Division.

Airport projects retain capital funding

The law renews $53.457 million from 2022–2025 airport appropriations for fiscal year 2026–27. It also provides $12.5 million for airport and aviation projects, including Stewart and Republic Airports and grants to municipalities and private airports. Eligible work includes property purchases; the $12.5 million can cover eligible liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. Projects must have the applicable legal authorization. Before funding availability is approved for non-state airport projects, the Transportation Commissioner must certify federal approval and the authorized federal assistance level.

Airports retain project and operating funding

The law continues $4 million for Stewart Airport and $5.3 million for municipal, private, state, and public-authority aviation facilities. Covered costs include cleanup, property, capital work, passenger and cargo development, equipment, and operations. Eligible older liabilities date from before April 1, 2008, for Stewart and April 1, 2006, for the broader program. The broader program allows project-schedule changes only between projects sharing a purpose, with Budget Director approval.

Canal repairs and preservation funding continues

The law keeps the full $50 million balance from 2025 and $40 million from 2024 available for canal projects. Funding supports maintenance, repairs, construction, development, and preservation of the New York State Canal System. Projects must prioritize residents' health, safety, recreation, and welfare, along with the canal system. The Canal Corporation and designated state entities can carry out the work, and funds can transfer among eligible state entities.

Climate resilience funding continues for farms

The law continues a $19.5 million pilot climate-resilient farms appropriation. It includes up to $500,000 for Cornell soil research and education and up to $500,000 for forests and woodlands on farmland. Listed retained balances include $16.75 million from 2025, $4.5 million each from 2021, 2020, and 2019, and $2.5 million from 2018. Cornell limits are up to $500,000 in the 2025 line and up to $200,000 in the earlier lines. State soil and agriculture agencies develop the pilot under agricultural environmental management rules, including work on soil resilience and carbon storage.

Communities get Restore New York funding

The law provides $50 million for the Restore New York communities initiative. The administering department, agency, or public authority must submit a program plan. The Budget Director must approve that plan before funds are distributed.

Continued development support for Buffalo projects

The law continues $674,000 for Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster services, loans, and grants in Buffalo and nearby areas. A separate $50,000 supports projects promoting jobs or business activity downtown, around the inner harbor, or nearby. Eligible projects include medical, cultural, historic-preservation, and transportation work. Selection for the $50,000 line follows an agreement signed by the governor and Senate and Assembly leaders.

Continued funding covers state airport projects

The law retains $531,000 for Stewart International Airport costs and $757,000 for airport operations and capital projects. Both include authority to cover specified bills incurred before April 1, 1999. Another $69,000 remains available only for the airport improvement and revitalization program. A separate $1,000 bond-fund balance supports airport or aviation facility work by the state or an eligible public entity. The Budget Director must certify availability before that bond-fund money can be used.

Continued funding for economic development projects

The law continues $43.951 million for the State Economic Development Assistance Program. That money can be assigned or transferred to state departments, agencies, or public authorities. Separate New York Works Economic Development Fund lines continue $15 million and $4.847 million for services, loans, and grants. The $15 million line can also pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2015. These provisions do not set direct household payments or individual eligibility rules.

Continued funding for roads and bridges

The law continues $13.539 million in transportation bond funds for approved highway, bridge, and engineering projects. The 2005 appropriation cannot pay liabilities from before voters approved the bond act in November 2005. The law also retains local bridge financing terms for listed fiscal years 1999–2000 through 2005–2006. Those terms allow up to $2.5 million annually in state funds when federal aid is not cost-effective, with budget director approval. Saved federal aid and state matching funds must support bridges on the state highway system.

Continued funding for transit and rail

The law continues $867,000 for Empire Rail Corridor improvements between New York City and Niagara Falls, under a required rail-task-force agreement. Another $148,000 supports passenger rail, rapid transit, and freight facilities, including land and equipment. A separate $889,000 supports buses, equipment, garages, and related projects outside MTA dedicated-tax-funded operating agencies. That money cannot replace required non-federal matching funds. The law also continues $13.562 million in bond funds for transit, passenger connections, and marine projects. That line excludes MTA, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority systems, including applicable subsidiaries. Another $4.847 million in bond funds supports rail, port, marine, and passenger or freight connection projects. Both bond lines require approval under the 2005 transportation bond program and exclude Port Authority and Canal Corporation marine facilities. Roads and bridges qualify under those lines only as needed parts of, or work incidental to, an approved project.

Continued funding for transportation access projects

The law renews remaining federal funds to buy property for state transportation projects and pay specified liabilities from before April 1. Original account limits are generally $50 million; they are not the remaining balances. A maintenance line retains $14.754 million from a $50 million appropriation. The budget director can approve unlimited transfers among its listed projects when they share a common purpose. The law also renews $656,000 from a $1.999373 million appropriation for highway information centers near the Massachusetts, Canadian, and Pennsylvania borders and Route 17.

Continued funding for transportation project support

The law continues $5.368 million for transportation engineering, designs, surveys, testing, and construction management. Separate planning-service balances are $5.231 million from 2025, $138,000 from 2024, $64,000 from 2023, and $744,000 from 2022. They also include $46,000 from 2021 and $59,000 from 2020. The 2020 spending needs budget director certification that it fits the state financial plan without harming essential projects or services. Older construction-management balances are $17,000 from 2019, $14,000 from 2017, and $2,000 from 2016. These cover related services and certain liabilities incurred before April 1 of the applicable year. The law also continues $47,000 from a $16.3 million equipment appropriation and $1.434 million for Aviation Bureau operations.

Continued funding greens state vehicles and facilities

The law continues $17 million each from 2025, 2024, and 2023 to convert light-duty state vehicles to electric vehicles. Another $9.899 million remains available from 2022 for that conversion. It also retains $10.343 million from 2009 for sustainability projects at state facilities. These funds support state operations, not household vehicle rebates or payments.

Continued funding maintains New York canals

The law retains $2.5 million from 2025 and $105,000 from 2024 for canal maintenance, construction, development, and promotion. Both must follow state canal-fund rules and can pay bills incurred before April 1 of their respective years. Another $484,000 supports barge canal design, engineering, land purchases, and improvements to locks, dams, embankments, and related facilities. The Budget Director must certify availability of the barge canal funds. Scheduled projects must share a purpose, and switching project items requires the director's approval.

Continued funds cover facility damage claims

The law continues $2 million from each of two earlier appropriations for specified injury, death, and property-damage claims. Funds also cover repairs, replacements, and rent when covered projects are damaged or unavailable. Payments must concern projects under the October 1, 1987 lease agreement and its amendments. When funds cannot cover losses, the Facilities Development Corporation must notify the Director of the Budget. The director must then request additional appropriations.

Continued repairs for state office buildings

The law continues facility safety funds of $9.25 million from 2025, $7.403 million from 2024, and $4.795 million from 2023. It also retains $3.159 million from 2022 and $589,000 from 2021 for demolition, alterations, and safety improvements. These balances can pay bills incurred before April 1 of the relevant year. Separate funds preserve the Capitol, Legislative Library, legislative hearing rooms, and Harriman State Office Campus. Listed balances include $40.757 million for the Harriman campus.

Continued rest stops and highway operations

The law continues $1.2 million for operating and capital costs at the Wells Bridge rest area and text stop. This is on westbound Interstate 88, between exits 11 and 12 in Delaware County. Another $528,000 supports capital work at Interstate 87 rest areas and text stops in Warren and Essex Counties. The Transportation Department can also make annual contracts with the Thruway Authority to maintain and operate Interstate 84. Contracts must protect the authority against specified liability claims, matching the protections state highway law gives municipalities.

Continued support for state transportation projects

The law continues $2.325 million for New York's share of grants under the named federal transportation program. It keeps $615,000 available for transportation real estate services, including staff, benefits, and private contracts. Equipment funding retains $342,000 and $28,000 from separate $18.1 million appropriations. Eligible vehicle purchases must weigh under 8,500 pounds. These funds support state projects and operations, not household payments.

Continued transportation planning for local communities

The law keeps earlier federal grant funds available for transportation planning in metropolitan New York and the Watertown area. Metropolitan New York's 2025 funding lists $4.47 million for staff and $13.864 million for other services. It also lists $2.772 million for employee benefits and $128,000 for indirect costs. Watertown's planning council keeps $428,000 available from 2025. Work must follow participating local agreements, and federal transit or highway officials must approve grant agreements.

Continued upkeep for state facilities

The law continues operating funds of $9.5 million from 2024, $6 million from 2023, and $750,000 from 2021. A separate 2023 facility appropriation changes from $83.739 million to $84.438 million, with $8.845 million kept available. Preventive maintenance retains $36.77 million from 2025 and $10.579 million from 2024. These funds can cover staff, benefits, operating costs, and contracted services. They do not create household payments.

Eligible counties get capped infrastructure grants

The law provides $50 million for the County Partnership Grants Program. Any county can qualify unless it is wholly contained within a city. Each infrastructure grant is limited to $1.5 million. The grants go to counties, not directly to households.

Erie County gets environmental planning funding

The law provides $30 million for Erie County's Department of Environment and Planning. Funding includes the Transit Road Corridor project. Funds may also go to other state entities for this work.

Fairgrounds keep grants for facility improvements

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law continues $5 million for eligible fairground buildings, equipment, facilities, and water-related systems. Eligible agricultural or horticultural corporations and county extension services can receive up to $200,000 each. Recipients must qualify for fair premium reimbursement under state agriculture law. Grants are noncompetitive until funds run out; parking facilities and signs are excluded. Up to 5% of the funding can cover state administration.

Funding continues transportation bond guarantee assistance

The law renews $7 million for transportation-related bond guarantee assistance authorized by state public authorities law. The Capital Projects Fund and Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund each provide $3.5 million. The budget director can assign some or all of the money to the Job Development Authority.

Funding for Downstate Development Projects

The law provides $35 million for downstate regional projects and a separate $35 million for downstate revitalization. Regional projects include Stony Brook energy research, Lower Hudson Valley infrastructure and waterfront work, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Hudson Valley solar energy and semiconductor manufacturing also receive scheduled allocations. Both funding lines require plans submitted by the state development corporation's chair and approved by the Budget Director.

Funding for Oakdale Road Improvements

The law provides $20 million for the Oakdale merge on Sunrise Highway in Suffolk County. The money supports a multi-year study and the process of widening roads and bridges. The work aims to improve traffic flow, but the law does not state household savings.

Funding for Rochester Convention Center

The law makes $59.6 million available again for the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The money supports services, property purchases, and capital work. It does not provide direct household payments.

Funding for State Construction and Albany Facilities

The law provides $25 million for state design and construction management through the Office of General Services. It covers plans, inspections, studies, testing, environmental reviews, and related services. That money can also pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. A separate $25 million supports planning, construction, renovation, administration, and property purchases for facilities in the City of Albany.

Funding for streets and airport access

The law renews $5 million for complete street projects, including engineering and design work. The transportation commissioner selects qualifying projects, and funds can pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2023. It also renews $9.259 million for access to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Airport work includes interchange capacity improvements and Van Wyck Expressway expansion. Effects on travelers depend on the projects carried out.

Funding for Upstate Agriculture Projects

The law provides $25 million for the upstate agricultural economic development fund. The development corporation's chair must prepare a plan with the Agriculture and Markets Commissioner. The Budget Director must approve that plan. The law also makes prior capital funds available for Fredonia Vineyard Laboratory services and expenses, without stating an amount.

Funding keeps Western New York football

The law funds efforts to retain professional football in Western New York, not household payments. Separate funding lines provide $2.27 million, $2.251 million, $2.223 million, and $2.195 million. The last two lines also cover liabilities from before April 1, 2015, and April 1, 2014, respectively. Earlier lines list $2.431 million for 2021, $2.357 million for 2020, and $2.331 million for 2019. They also list $2.305 million for 2018 and $2.278 million for 2017.

Funding maintains New York's canal system

The law provides $2.5 million for New York's canal system. The money supports maintenance, construction, rebuilding, development, or promotion. Spending must follow the canal fund rules in state finance law. The money can also pay costs incurred before April 1, 2026.

Funding preserves rail and connecting facilities

The law renews $4.137 million and $39,000 for legally authorized freight and passenger rail work, including design and property purchases. A separate project schedule shows $474,243 and a $474,000 renewal; spending is limited to listed projects and services. Listed amounts include $1 million for Amsterdam waterfront access and $817,000 for the Livonia, Avon, and Lakeville Railroad's Rochester Cluster South project. Rochester entries include $300,000 for a transportation study, $600,000 for road and railroad-underpass work, and $83,000 for the State/St. Paul underpass. Syracuse entries include $1.5 million and $400,000 for Intermodal Center work through the county development agency, plus $300,000 for regional-authority rail improvements.

Funding preserves state military facilities

The law provides $13.801 million for design and construction supervision at state military and naval facilities. The work supports alterations and improvements that preserve those facilities. The money also covers eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2026.

Funding supports food facilities and redevelopment

The law provides $24 million for FeedMore Western New York services and expenses, including possible property and building work. Hunts Point Meat Market redevelopment in the Bronx has $20 million and $10 million funding lines. The $10 million line can cover property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. These funds support organizations and projects, not household checks or a stated reduction in grocery prices.

Funding supports football and baseball facilities

The law provides $6 million for services and expenses related to keeping professional football in Western New York. It provides another $6 million for infrastructure improvements at a minor league baseball stadium in Binghamton. Neither appropriation creates direct household payments.

Funding supports hemp and regional markets

The law provides $2 million for Industrial Hemp Initiative services and expenses. It does not name recipients or household eligibility rules for that funding. Another $18 million supports Central New York Regional Market services and expenses. Market funding can cover property purchases and capital work.

Funding supports redevelopment and upstate cities

The law provides $10 million to redevelop Victory Mills in Saratoga County. That money can cover property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. It also provides $7.5 million for redevelopment at Harriman Research and Technology Park. The Empire State Economic Development Fund gets $12 million, including payment of liabilities from before April 1, 2013. Another $22.037 million supports upstate city projects. Those city funds require a plan from the Upstate Empire State Development Corporation chairman and approval by the Budget Director.

Funding supports regional advanced manufacturing projects

The law provides $80 million for the One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Initiative. The money supports services, expenses, loans, and grants for initiative-related projects. It does not set household payments or individual eligibility rules.

Funding supports regional attractions and arts

The law provides $8 million for Market New York services, loans, and grants, including projects promoting regional attractions. Municipal funding can require a certification, but this provision does not state its requirements. It provides $5 million for Pace University's Performing Arts Center and $10 million for the Saving Performance Arts and Cultural Experiences Program. Both funds can cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, and renovation. Another $2 million supports Brooklyn Children's Museum services and expenses, including property purchases and capital work.

Funding supports venues and regional attractions

The law provides $10 million for the Mohawk Harbor Events Center and $20 million for Syracuse University's Carrier Dome. The money can cover property, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration. Another $8 million funds Market New York services, loans, and grants for projects that promote regional attractions. These are project funds, not direct household payments.

Funding to Market Recycled Materials

The law provides $650,000 for regional efforts to market recycled materials in New York. The money supports regional marketing initiatives, not direct household payments.

Grants to Lower Local Government Costs

The law makes $20 million available for local government mergers, shared services, cooperation agreements, and related changes. Projects must aim to permanently reduce operating costs or property-tax burdens. The Secretary of State develops the competitive selection process. Household tax savings depend on local projects and are not guaranteed.

Help for Communities After Facility Closures

The law provides separate $32 million and $50 million lines for communities affected by state prison and juvenile facility closures. The money supports services, expenses, loans, and grants for local initiatives. The $50 million line requires a plan developed by the state development corporation's chair. The affected community's regional council can offer advice, but the advice is not binding. These funds do not provide direct payments to residents.

Hudson River rail riders get resilience funding

The law continues $20 million for resilience projects on Metro-North's Hudson River Line. Eligible work includes studies, environmental review, design, engineering, construction, and slope stabilization. The provision does not change fares or provide household payments.

Local economic development project funding continues

The law continues $31 million for economic development and infrastructure services, loans, grants, and related costs. Separate funding keeps $40.676 million available for economic development projects outside cities with one million or more residents. Those projects must follow an agreement signed by the Governor and legislative leaders. Only new nominations submitted to a state department, agency, or public authority by September 15, 2026, qualify as commitments. The funding supports projects rather than direct household payments.

Nassau institutions get business investment funding

The law provides $38.5 million through services, expenses, loans, and grants to support job retention and investment. Eligible institutions must be headquartered in Nassau County and have facilities in New York State. They must provide technology innovation and financial services to businesses. Up to $15 million can cover working capital expenses. The funding goes to eligible institutions, not households.

Older airport grants keep funding safeguards

The law renews $3.192 million in older airport balances and continues additional prior-year airport funding authority, including property purchases and qualifying liabilities before April 1. Non-state airport projects require federal approval and assistance certification where specified. Applicable Stewart Airport private-facility projects require a written commitment to locate there and arranged construction financing; other specified projects require revenue, job, and state-investment recovery projections. Spending from the 2020 appropriation requires Budget Director certification that the state's multiyear plan can absorb it without harming essential projects or services. Depending on the appropriation, municipal and private-airport grant pools have ceilings of $1 million, $4 million, or $8 million. Required state shares of federal projects and Stewart and Republic Airport costs reduce those pools, with relevant amounts certified by the Transportation Commissioner at calendar year's end.

Passenger rail planning continues near Poughkeepsie

The law keeps $25 million available to plan passenger rail improvements between New York City and Poughkeepsie. Funding covers feasibility studies, environmental reviews, design, engineering, and needed redesigns. Potential work includes tracks, signals, yards, and track junctions. Money can transfer to a state department, agency, or public authority.

Regional transit systems get capital funding

The law provides $18.5 million for transit systems outside operating agencies receiving money from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority dedicated tax fund. It supports qualifying bus replacements, equipment, garages, and other projects approved by the Transportation Commissioner. Funds cannot replace a federally funded project's required non-federal match, and municipal awards may require state pro-housing certification. Another $4 million supports Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority capital costs tied to public transit service in Yates County. The law does not set fare changes or household payments.

Renewed funding supports Grown and Certified

The law continues funding for the Grown and Certified program through services, expenses, loans, and grants. The provision lists $20 million and identifies $18.55 million as the amount reappropriated. It does not set direct household payments or individual eligibility rules.

Renewed funding supports major sports efforts

The law renews $2.395 million for efforts to retain professional football in Western New York. It also renews $20 million for FIFA World Cup services and expenses. These funds support sports-related efforts and event costs, not direct household payments.

Renewed funding supports Tonawanda water infrastructure

The law renews $20 million for raw water infrastructure in the Town of Tonawanda. The money covers related services and expenses. The provision does not set water rates, household payments, or individual eligibility rules.

State funds support shared building space

The law keeps $29 million from 2007–2009 available to design and build facilities serving multiple state agencies. Funds can move to another state capital appropriation for that purpose; the 2007 funds retain a state-finance-law exception. Up to $25 million from specified preservation funds can reduce vacant or underused space in state-owned or leased buildings. The Office of General Services must submit a space-use plan. The state budget office must approve that plan before spending.

Bridge and tunnel reserves retain support

From April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, up to $36 million is available for Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority reserves. The advance replaces insurance and operating contingency reserves only when needed for their intended purposes. The budget director must approve availability and file the certificate with legislative finance chairs and the Comptroller. This provision does not change toll rates or create a household payment.

City Gets Transit Project Match Reimbursements

The law provides $30.6 million to reimburse New York City for eligible transit project matching costs. The City must certify completed work and payment of 100% of the project match to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Projects must qualify for federal aid, and each omnibus project needs federal approval. Requested matching funds cannot exceed the state share of federally authorized assistance. The state transportation commissioner must review and approve activities for reimbursement.

Communities Get Water and Sewer Funding

The law provides $50 million for projects improving water access and public health in New York. Funding must prioritize disadvantaged communities when practical, and decision-makers must consider upgrades to existing water, sewer, and stormwater systems. The money can be transferred or assigned to state entities. A separate $12.5 million funds wastewater-treatment services and expenses in the Village of Tupper Lake.

Highway maintenance facilities keep improvement funding

The law continues funding to plan, acquire land for, build, and repair highway maintenance facilities, including contracted engineering. Recent balances are $31.486 million from 2025, $18.58 million from 2024, $5.484 million from 2023, $1.941 million from 2022, and $1.345 million from 2021. Other balances are $270,000 from 2020, $38,000 from 2019, $35,000 from 2018, $21,000 from 2017, and $8.067 million from 2016. Older balances are $9,000 from 2012, $4.79 million from 2011, $7.965 million from 2010, $12.772 million from 2009, and $2.485 million from 2008. For 2020 funds, the budget director must certify spending fits the state's multiyear plan without harming essential safety projects or services.

Local roads and crossings keep funding

Fort Drum expansion-related transportation projects keep $9.489 million for design, property, road, bridge, and traffic work, with or without federal aid. Mineola's railroad-crossing removal project keeps $1.773 million; its services and expense spending is limited to consulting. Additional crossing, highway, and bridge projects keep $3.311 million and $1.118 million for property, design, and private engineering. Moving funds between those related project items requires state budget director approval. Another $15 million supports state and local roads and bridges under a plan approved by the budget director.

Local transportation gets vehicles and upgrades

The law provides $20 million for municipal vehicles and work on roads, bridges, railways, and related infrastructure. The work includes planning, design, construction, rebuilding, and preventive maintenance. A separate $20 million funds public-use or transportation infrastructure, including buying and installing related equipment. The second funding line can be transferred to state entities. Neither line creates direct household payments.

Municipal transit keeps state matching aid

The law continues municipal transit capital and planning aid, including listed balances of $727,000 and $197,000. State aid equals 50% of the nonfederal share, capped at 10% of total project costs. Covered bus projects need federal approval certified by the transportation commissioner. For qualifying projects handled by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for New York City, state aid goes directly to the City. The City must certify federal eligibility, the requested amount, completed work, and full reimbursement of the authority's project match; the commissioner approves eligible reimbursements.

Rail and port projects get funding

The law provides $35.458 million for freight rail construction, improvements, capital facilities, and related property purchases. A separate $10 million supports passenger rail, freight rail, and qualifying port facilities. Port projects must be outside the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's jurisdiction. The $10 million can cover related property purchases and eligible liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. These are infrastructure funds, not direct household payments.

Regional transit keeps bus upgrade funding

The law continues capital funding for qualifying transit systems mainly outside the Metropolitan Transportation Commuter District, with balances from 2015 through 2025. Allocations are $3.596 million for Capital District, $3.2826 million for Central New York, and $3.9857 million for Rochester-Genesee. Niagara Frontier receives $5.1775 million, and other eligible systems receive $3.9582 million. Projects need transportation commissioner approval; other systems must qualify for state operating aid and use a budget-director-approved allocation formula. Separate federal funding of $3.085 million supports qualifying buses, equipment, garages, and transit facilities under federal reporting and accountability rules.

State and local bridges keep funding

The law continues $18.817 million for state and local bridge projects, including costs incurred before April 1, 2019. It also keeps $11.529 million from 2017, $6.699 million from 2016, and $11.682 million from 2015 available. Funds cover construction, preservation, property purchases, engineering, and related project services. Bond proceeds reimburse the costs.

Transportation projects keep construction and support funding

The law continues $13.248 million for transportation construction, preservation, property, design, management, testing, and environmental reviews. Another $13.982 million covers the federal share of state and local projects, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 2012. It also continues $2.364 million for project management and traffic safety, including staff, benefits, and contracts. Another $1.5 million supports capital projects named in an agreement among the Governor and legislative leaders. A $24.895 million reimbursement to the capital projects fund requires Comptroller certification that costs qualify for transportation bonds and budget director approval before use.

Funding to update financial services technology

The law authorizes a $60 million transfer into New York’s Financial Services IT Modernization Fund. This includes $53.066 million in previously approved funds made available again. The money supports technology updates, not household payments. The provision does not specify changes to consumer fees, access, or protections.

Continued funding for state health facilities

The law renews health facility repair, planning, and construction oversight funds first approved between 2017 and 2023. One $12 million appropriation has $9.891 million renewed. Another $12.6 million appropriation has $12.107 million renewed for St. Albans, Oxford, Batavia, and Montrose nursing homes and Helen Hayes Hospital. Federal grant funds include $5.569 million from 2022 and $6 million from 2020. Transfers to the Dormitory Authority require the health commissioner's request and budget director's approval; no overall total is stated.

Continued planning for disability service facilities

The law continues planning funds for the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities' community and institutional projects. One set includes six $6 million allocations, plus $1.713 million and $3.832 million. Another includes $7 million, $3.664 million, $522,000, $315,000, and two $1.193 million allocations. Funding covers design, construction oversight, inspections, studies, testing, and environmental reviews. Dormitory Authority transfers require the commissioner's request and budget approval; transfers to mental-health or addiction-service agencies also require budget approval.

Disability services retain facility operating funds

The law continues balances of $44.184 million, $3.028 million, and $1.572 million for state developmental disability services. The money supports maintenance and operation of facilities and systems. It covers staff pay, employee benefits, and indirect costs.

Funding for Health Data and Technology

The law provides $13.794 million to establish and run a health claims database, with a budget-approved Health Commissioner resource plan. It provides $10 million for Health Department technology, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 2026. It also continues an earlier $10 million technology appropriation, with $9.202 million available again, including specified pre-April 1, 2025 liabilities. Technology projects require security and data plans prepared with the state technology office and approved by the Budget Director. Transfers to that office require the Health Commissioner's request and budget approval; these funds do not directly change household coverage or benefits.

Funding plans and repairs disability facilities

The law provides $14.5 million to plan and oversee community and institutional projects for people with developmental disabilities. It also renews $1 million for repairs to state-owned homes and day-program sites. Repair spending requires a full project plan approved by the budget director. Transfers to the Dormitory Authority require the disability services commissioner's request and budget director's approval. These funds pay for project work, not household checks.

Funding to Improve Health Department Facilities

The law provides $10.3 million to maintain and improve existing Health Department facilities. It covers planning, construction, insurance fees, and design and construction management. Funds can move to the state Dormitory Authority for capital projects at the Health Commissioner's request and with budget approval. The funding does not establish direct household payments.

Health information network gets modernization funding

The law provides $30 million to support and administer New York's statewide health information network. Of that amount, $2.5 million must modernize health reporting systems. Spending cannot begin until the Health Commissioner prepares a plan showing sufficient resources and the Budget Director approves it.

Health providers get technology funding

The law fully renews $30 million for incentives to connect electronic health records. Another $10 million supports nonprofit agencies licensed, certified, or approved by the state's mental health, addiction, or developmental disability offices. That money pays for technology, records, billing systems, hardware, and infrastructure for behavioral health services in Medicaid managed care. Part can support transition training and technical assistance. The money goes to provider infrastructure and does not change Medicaid eligibility or create household payments.

Reproductive health facilities get improvement grants

The law provides $10 million in grants for reproductive health facility improvements, modernization, safety, and security. Recipients can use centralized state purchasing contracts for goods, services, capital improvements, and technology. The Health Department and Dormitory Authority can jointly administer the funds through a Budget Director-approved agreement.

Reproductive health facility grants continue

The law retains $15 million and $18.3 million in grants for reproductive health facility improvements, modernization, safety, and security. The grants are no longer specified as competitive. Recipients may use state centralized purchasing contracts. A Health Department and Dormitory Authority agreement to administer the funds requires budget director approval.

University hospital project funding continues

The State University of New York retains authority to use up to $16.729 million from a $450 million hospital appropriation. The original project schedule assigns $150 million each to Brooklyn, Syracuse, and Stony Brook hospitals. Eligible work includes improvements, new facilities, and related services and expenses. Spending requires a university-developed plan approved by the state budget director.

Upstate hospital keeps matching project funds

The law keeps up to $8.172 million from a $75 million appropriation available for Upstate University Hospital. The money can only match an equal amount awarded through the capital restructuring financing program. It supports hospital capital financing, not direct household payments.

Financing affordable and mixed-income housing

The law provides $44.2 million for the Housing Trust Fund, with spending tied to an approved financial plan. Up to $300,000 may offset program administration costs, and up to 5% may cover administration. Another $14 million supports affordable construction using federal housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds; up to 5% may cover administration. The law also funds a revolving loan program for mixed-income housing outside New York City. That loan provision does not state the fund's size or loan terms.

Funding housing near Troy's Monument Square

The law provides $19 million to redevelop Monument Square in Troy and expand nearby housing availability. Housing projects must be within 3,000 feet north, east, or south of the square. The provision does not set the number of homes or provide direct resident payments.

Funding smaller rental buildings and repairs

The law provides $10 million for rental developments with fewer than 20 homes in municipalities with populations below 100,000. It also makes up to $62.5 million available, combined with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 state housing program funds. That funding supports substantial or moderate repairs to buildings with 5 to 40 homes, or demolition and replacement. These provisions do not set tenant payments or individual awards.

Funds for small rentals and community investment

The law renews $10 million from 2025, $7 million from 2024, and $3.472 million remaining from 2023 for small rental developments. Projects must have fewer than 20 units. Separately, up to $45 million is available for the rural and urban community investment fund program. That amount is combined with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 state housing program funds. These provisions fund eligible projects, not specified household payments.

Help replacing and repairing manufactured homes

The law makes up to $13 million available for mobile and manufactured home replacement, combined with other 2016–17 and 2017–18 housing funds. The Mobile and Manufactured Home Advantage Program also offers loans and grants to buy, remove, replace, or repair homes and parks. Advantage Program spending requires the budget director's approval of the administering agency's financial plan. The supplied provisions do not set household awards, eligibility details, or loan terms.

Housing program funds for farmworkers

The law renews $5 million for the farmworker housing program. The money pays for the program's services and expenses. The provision does not set household eligibility rules or individual award amounts.

Older supportive housing contracts can continue

State agencies and authorities can continue Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative contracts signed on or before March 31, 2021. They can do so without competitive bidding, a new proposal process, or other administrative procedures. The Director of the Budget must approve each continuation. This rule does not itself create a new household benefit or provide a funding amount.

University funds can pay Brooklyn mortgage

The SUNY Construction Fund can transfer up to $3.6 million for the property at 329 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The recipient can be the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation or another appropriate corporation. The transfer requires an agreement to transfer the property's title. The money must be used only to pay off the existing mortgage, not for household mortgage assistance.

Albany campus gets cooling system funding

The law provides $30 million to replace absorption chillers at the State University of New York at Albany. These are part of the campus's central cooling plant. Funding can cover planning, design, construction, renovation, equipment, and administration. It supports campus buildings, not direct student or household payments.

Binghamton pharmacy school funding stays available

The law continues up to $1.018 million from a $25 million appropriation for Binghamton's pharmacy school project. That appropriation is in addition to a separate $25 million allocation in the Urban Development Corporation budget. It also continues up to $37,000 from a $10 million advance. Eligible costs include studies, land purchases, planning, construction, renovation, and equipment. This is university project funding, not a payment to students.

Childcare facility funding for Baruch College parents

The law renews $1 million for a parent resource and day care facility at Baruch College. The work is in the college's 17 Lexington Avenue Building. The money funds alterations and improvements. The provision does not state who can use the facility, how it operates, or what families pay.

City community college building funds continue

The law keeps unspent CUNY community college funds available for construction, repairs, equipment, and related building work. Listed balances include $43.116 million from a 2003 advance, $10.23 million from a 1998 advance, and $35.124 million from 2025. CUNY must prepare an annual plan approved by the state budget director. Eligible costs can include those incurred before April 1 of the applicable appropriation year.

City university facility funding stays available

The law keeps $736,000 available for City University of New York child care facilities and $398,000 for campus planning. Planning includes telecommunications and early project cost estimates. It also continues $3 million for building improvements and maintenance at the School of Labor and Urban Studies. Separate senior-college improvement funding requires a plan approved by the state budget director; its amount is not specified here. These funds support facilities, not child care payments or changes to household benefit eligibility.

City university green energy training funds continue

The law continues $7.473 million from a $10 million CUNY appropriation for green-energy training and education capital costs. Funding supports facilities and programs for offshore wind, wind power, and other green-energy fields. It does not establish individual eligibility rules or a personal payment amount.

City university safety and access funds continue

The law continues separate CUNY health and safety funds of $8.507 million and $2.75 million. The $2.75 million requires budget director approval of a plan based on building condition surveys before release. Separate funds of $1.206 million and $1.128 million support access for people with physical disabilities. Roof funding continues at $300,000 from 1996 for Brooklyn College, $2.524 million from 1995, and $236,000 from 1994. Preservation funds also continue at $2.241 million from 1997 and $255,000 from 1990; none provides direct household payments.

Community Colleges Keep Technology Upgrade Funds

The law renews the $71,000 remaining from a $10 million SUNY community college technology-improvement appropriation. Projects must appear in a SUNY plan approved by the state budget director. Eligible costs include those incurred before April 1, 2003. Funds can be transferred to the State University Construction Fund.

Continued facility aid for community colleges

The law provides a $20 million state share for state university maintenance, safety, and security projects. An estimated $20 million local share brings expected project costs to $40 million. It also renews $13.793 million remaining from a $175 million community-college facility appropriation. That aid supports construction, repairs, equipment, and related staff costs, including costs incurred before April 1, 2003. Both lines require university plans approved by the budget director; community-college funds can transfer to the university construction fund or state dormitory authority.

Continued funding for education data systems

The law keeps $10.22 million available for a state system that tracks education data over time. Funds cover computers, software, related equipment, and implementation services. Spending requires an Education Department plan approved by the State Budget Division. Transfers to the state or city university systems also require budget approval.

Funding for Cornell Colleges and Research

The law provides $19 million for Cornell’s veterinary college, including unpaid obligations from before April 1, 2015. It renews funding for infrastructure and demonstration projects at Cornell’s climate-ready agricultural research farms, without stating an amount. It also allows a $1 million transfer of SUNY construction funds to the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park. That money funds a research facility and site work on land transferred by the state to Cornell and leased to the Park.

Funding to Update Education Aid Systems

The law makes $35.113 million in remaining funds available to modernize the state aid data system. It covers equipment, software, hardware, and related services. The Education Department must prepare a plan with the state technology office, and the Budget Division must approve it. Moving part of the funding to another state entity or public benefit corporation also requires Budget Division approval. This funding does not directly change household eligibility or payments.

Labor Groups Get Worker Training Funds

The law makes $1 million from the Stewart International Airport appropriation available to labor organizations for training programs. The money must be used for training. The law does not set individual awards or household eligibility.

More funding for public library buildings

The law raises 2025 public library project funding from $34 million to $44 million and makes $44 million available. Approved projects can buy land or acquire, build, renovate, or repair library buildings. Feasibility studies, plans, and similar activities are excluded. Eligible libraries and library systems must be chartered by the state Board of Regents or established by the Legislature. Grants follow state library construction aid rules and require commissioner approval.

Public employment board keeps upgrade funding

The law keeps $2.468 million available from a prior $2.5 million appropriation for the Public Employment Relations Board. The money modernizes email and registration systems to speed assistance applications and correspondence. It does not change who qualifies for assistance.

Reservation school funds cover new elementary school

The law expands existing reservation school capital funding to cover design and construction of a new St. Regis Mohawk elementary school. Funds also support rehabilitation and renovation at St. Regis Mohawk, Onondaga Nation, and Tuscarora Nation schools. The Education Department must prepare a plan approved by the state Division of the Budget. The provision does not state the available funding amount.

State university campus projects keep funding

The law keeps $981,000 available for listed State University of New York facilities, including Old Westbury and Empire State College. That funding also covers system-wide maintenance and the Neil D. Levin graduate institute, under a budget-director-approved plan. Another $3.784 million supports scheduled projects and transfers involving the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Cornell's research park, and Albany's biotechnology center. Those projects must appear in the university's annual plan. A further $174,000 supports listed campus projects, including Albany's power substation and high-tech center; university-wide challenge grants require Governor and Chancellor approval.

Continued grants support farm waste management

Two funding lines each continue $1.9 million for agricultural waste-management projects. Each allows up to $700,000 for Cornell's dairy acceleration program. One line requires consultation with the state environmental department; the other requires consultation with the state agriculture department. The money supports agricultural projects, not direct household payments.

Continued grants support markets and gardens

The law continues $700,000 for farmers' market grants and services, including market improvements, online sales, and delivery tools. It also keeps $2.325 million available for urban farms and community gardens. Up to $325,000 of the garden funding is for Cornell University. These programs support markets and projects, not direct household payments.

Funding for regional farms and research

The law provides $50 million for farm, agricultural, and related industries in the Southern Tier and Hudson Valley. The Agriculture and Markets Commissioner defines the covered industries. The funding includes up to $700,000 for Cornell's Dyce Laboratory. It also includes up to $1.5 million for research at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Less funding for regional development projects

The law cuts the Governor’s regional economic development allocation by $250,000, leaving $42.61 million. Funds are available only for commitments made by September 15, 2026. A commitment means a new project nomination submitted to a state department, agency, or public authority. This is project funding, not a household payment.

Local governments lose child care funding

The law removes authority to make up to $25 million available to counties and municipalities for child care projects. Local governments lose this funding channel for construction, maintenance, and repairs. The provision does not establish a change in families' child care bills or access.

Animal shelter grants carry coverage limits

Beginning April 1, 2026, the law continues animal shelter capital grant balances totaling $14.354 million under their original award rules. For grants awarded after April 1, 2024, competitive awards range from $20,000 to $500,000 and cover up to 90% of project costs. At least $500,000 is designated for qualifying underserved-area facilities without municipal service contracts. Those facilities must be registered with the state agriculture department and provide similar pound or shelter services. Home-based rescue facilities are excluded, and grants remain available until funds run out. Up to 5% of the appropriation can cover the department's grant-related services and expenses.

Building grants exclude fossil fuel equipment

The law provides $3 million for building projects that save energy, cut greenhouse gases, or improve climate resilience. Projects in disadvantaged communities get priority. Funded projects cannot install or update fossil fuel equipment. The application process must be coordinated with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Flood Recovery Funding With Matching Limits

The law makes $90 million available again for eligible facility, equipment, infrastructure, economic development, and environmental projects. Within that amount, $40 million supports the Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence Seaway flood relief and recovery program. The flood portion can cover qualifying earlier liabilities and payments, with Budget Director approval. The funds cannot serve as a required match or local share for other state programs.

Local restoration funding requires shared costs

The law continues New York Works environmental balances of $3.241 million, $8.591 million, $2.542 million, and $3.387 million. They support air monitoring, contamination cleanup, dam safety, flood and shore protection, land care, water quality, and hatcheries. Municipal restoration funding includes a remaining $3.387 million for work the environmental department performs at a municipality's request. Participating municipalities must pay 10% of total project costs. A separate $402,000 from 2019 remains available for restoration projects under the state's environmental restoration law.

Disability facilities get aid with liens

The law provides $41.6 million for facilities serving people with developmental disabilities, including safety upgrades, accessibility changes, and adaptive technology. State aid, loans, or grants can cover up to 100% of eligible net costs. The disability services office can place a property lien for the loan or grant amount for up to 30 years, or longer when another regulator requires it. Capital spending requires an approved comprehensive plan, agency funding terms, and applicable facility licensing. A separate $54 million pays to maintain and operate facilities and systems, including staff, benefits, and indirect costs.

Airport project funding has facility exclusions

The law renews $8.211 million for airport planning, design, construction, repairs, preservation, property purchases, and engineering. Projects must be authorized under the 2005 transportation bond act and state aviation law. Port Authority facilities and facilities operated by New York State are excluded. The 2005 appropriation requires the specified agreement and cannot pay costs incurred before voters approved the bond act in November 2005.

Binghamton repairs require local cost repayment

The law continues repairs at the Binghamton Governmental Complex, including its parking garage. New York, Broome County, and Binghamton must set the state's cost share through a written agreement. Advance funds remain unavailable until the state budget office approves a repayment agreement. The city and county must repay their respective shares of design and construction costs.

Bridge aid requires a local share

The law renews $23.009 million for authorized highway facilities and related engineering under earlier transportation bond programs. For covered local bridge projects, New York pays 80% of eligible costs and the responsible municipality pays 20%. A locality can ask the transportation commissioner to acquire land outside the state highway system for its bridge project. Specified Thruway Authority projects need a budget-director-approved repayment agreement before funding availability is certified.

Development grants continue with lower allocations

The law continues $1.995 million for economic development projects outside cities with one million or more residents. It cuts the governor's available allocation for that program by $4.25 million, to $162.416 million. Only new nominations submitted to a department, agency, or public authority by September 15, 2026, count as commitments. The governor's technology and development program allocation falls by $1 million, to $93.054 million. Funding under both programs requires agreements signed by the governor and Senate and Assembly leaders.

Fairground Repair Grants With Spending Limits

The law makes prior funds available for fairground buildings, equipment, agricultural facilities, and water, restroom, septic, and stormwater systems. The Agriculture and Markets Commissioner awards grants without competition until funds run out. Grants cannot exceed $200,000 per recipient, and parking facilities and signs are excluded. Recipients must qualify for fair premium reimbursement under section 286 of the Agriculture and Markets Law.

Tourism funding carries possible housing conditions

The law renews Market New York funding for services, loans, grants, and projects promoting regional attractions. It lists $8 million in each identified appropriation for 2026–27 and the 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 chapters. Municipal funding may depend on state housing-agency certification that the municipality is a pro-housing community. The program does not provide direct household payments.

Upstate Revitalization Funding With Regional Limits

The law provides $30 million for additional upstate projects, including workforce development, business support, and tourism planning. The state development corporation's chief executive prepares a plan based on expected jobs and economic benefits. Regions that won 2015 Upstate Revitalization Best Plan awards or qualified for the Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster Program are excluded. A separate $30 million supports Onondaga Lake area development and infrastructure. That funding can cover liabilities incurred before April 1, 2014.

Housing certification can limit municipal grants

The law provides an $8 million Market New York appropriation. Municipal access to this money can depend on state certification as a pro-housing community. The Division of Housing and Community Renewal provides that certification. This funding condition applies to municipalities, not individual residents.

More housing funds reserved for program administration

The law raises the federal HOME housing program's state administration set-aside from $85.8 million to $91.8 million. The extra $6 million covers state staff pay and fringe benefits for administering the program. This money must be reserved before project funds are distributed. More money supports administration, but more is reserved ahead of housing project distributions. The provision does not quantify any change in household aid.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 156 • No: 48

Senate vote • 5/27/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 45 • No: 17

House vote • 5/27/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 111 • No: 31

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3/9/2026House
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2/20/2026House

Bill Text

Amendment C
5/26/2026
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Amendment D
5/26/2026
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Amendment B
3/9/2026
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Amendment A
2/20/2026
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Original
1/21/2026
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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

High Impact

Low-income renters get affordable housing funding

Low-income seniors get emergency repair help

Repair grants for small rental owners

Small landlords get vacant apartment grants

Communities keep billions for cleaner water

Long Island coastal protection funding continues

Billions renewed for health facility upgrades

Funding continues for health system restructuring

Public health labs retain construction funding

Buffalo development and workforce projects funded

Climate funding for buildings and cleaner energy

Funding for New York development projects

Upstate technology projects receive state funding

Billions for transit and subway safety

Federal transportation project funding stays available

Funding to expand New York broadband

New York transportation projects keep billions

Road upkeep and transportation funding continues

State Roads Get Upkeep and Construction

Wastewater project financing keeps federal funding

Billion-dollar support for health facility upgrades

Funding for New York City housing

Funding more supportive housing across New York

Funding to build and operate supportive housing

City university campus improvement funds continue

Continued repairs for state university campuses

Continued technology and classroom funding for schools

Major campus and library funds for students

Older university repair grants remain available

State university building upgrade funds continue

State university campus repair funds continue

State shortfalls can delay capital payments

Transit funding with station development limits

Medium Impact

Disability projects get capital and accessibility aid

Lease protections for funded public housing

Low-income households get energy improvement funding

Lower-income families get homeownership program funding

Expansion grants for New York meat processors

Climate and flood protection funding continues

Communities keep environmental infrastructure project funding

Community center construction grants stay funded

Continued funding for local wastewater upgrades

Continued protection for rivers and lakes

Counties get emergency communications funding

Damaged natural areas keep restoration funding

Environmental bond project payments remain funded

Environmental facilities and campgrounds keep funding

Forest and land conservation funding continues

Funding continues for parks and trails

Funding for emergency response and equipment

Funding for upgrades at named parks

Funding supports New York museum projects

Funding supports park access and safety

Funding to preserve safer public facilities

Grants for community centers and recreation

Hudson River Park development funds renewed

Park repairs, trails, and public charging

Prison repairs and camera funding continues

Public lands and conservation get funding

Renewed funding for facilities and storm recovery

Renewed funding protects land and farmland

State continues hazardous waste cleanup funding

State equipment and police cameras stay funded

State parks get repairs and improvements

Underserved communities keep park project funding

Coastal communities keep shore protection funding

Communities keep flood protection and monitoring

Local Flood Protection Gets Project Funding

Sewer upgrades for two county systems

Brooklyn health facility funding continues

Capital grants continue for care providers

Community mental health facilities keep funding

Community mental health facilities keep funding

Disability facilities and housing keep funding

Psychiatric emergency and crisis facilities keep funding