New YorkS 30042025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

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389 provisions identified: 358 benefits, 1 costs, 30 mixed.

Emergency repair help for older homeowners

The law provides $4 million for emergency repairs for low-income older homeowners. Grants or loans can cover repairs addressing threats to life, health, or safety. Help is capped at $10,000 per home and runs through nonprofits or municipalities. The state budget director must approve the Housing Trust Fund Corporation's financial plan before spending.

Seniors retain help for urgent home repairs

The law retains emergency repair funding for low-income elderly homeowners facing conditions that threaten life, health, or safety. Grants and loans are capped at $10,000 per unit. Retained funding includes $1.4 million from 2024, $8.4 million from 2023, and $2 million from 2022. Nonprofit organizations or municipalities administer the programs, and up to 5% of funds may cover administration. Spending requires state budget director approval of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation's financial plan.

Meat processors get expansion grants

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $5 million for meat processing expansion grants. Each grant must be at least $50,000. Grants support new or expanded plants, job training, safety upgrades, and other projects expanding meat processing opportunities within New York. Up to 5% can cover state agriculture department expenses related to the grants.

Climate funding supports cleaner buildings

The law provides $1 billion for climate mitigation, adaptation, and purposes consistent with the state climate scoping plan. At least $450 million must reduce building greenhouse-gas emissions. Within that amount, at least $50 million each supports EmPower Plus and Clean Green Schools. At least $200 million supports shared heating and cooling systems called thermal energy networks. Up to $40 million can fund municipal thermal energy network grants.

Climate projects keep major state funding

The law renews $1.5 billion for climate projects under the voter-approved Environmental Bond Act of 2022. At least $400 million supports green buildings, and at least $500 million supports zero-emission transportation and related infrastructure. At least $100 million supports climate adaptation and mitigation. At least $200 million supports reducing or ending pollution affecting disadvantaged communities. This money funds projects, not direct household payments.

Clean water project funding stays available

The law continues two separate $500 million clean-water appropriations, plus $500 million each from 2023 and 2022. It also continues $491.472 million from 2021, $463.132 million from 2020, and $352.089 million from 2019. Eligible work includes water and sewer systems, green infrastructure, source-water protection, lead pipe replacement, and septic or cesspool upgrades. No more than $5 million from each appropriation pays for investigating, reducing hazards at, or cleaning up solid-waste sites. Competitive soil and water district awards in the two separate $500 million funds prioritize financial need and hardship and support large animal feeding operations.

Coastal communities get flood protection funding

The law provides $1.300368 billion for the nonfederal share of the Fire Island to Montauk Point coastal protection project. Work includes shorelines, beaches, dunes, repeated sand replenishment, and raising buildings in floodplains. Another appropriation provides $430.334 million for state payment of local project costs. Municipalities must sign agreements with the environmental conservation commissioner, and the state budget director must approve them before funding becomes available. The law also provides $3 million for adaptation and resilience planning, which can be shared with other state agencies.

Earlier statewide water investments continue

The law continues $1.429851 billion from a $2.5 billion clean-water appropriation made in 2017. It supports water systems, green infrastructure, source-water land purchases, farm water-quality work, site cleanup, lead pipe replacement, and septic upgrades. It also covers New York City watershed projects, emergency assistance, municipal water-quality programs, and water-quality information systems. Competitive soil and water district awards prioritize financial need and hardship and support large animal feeding operations. No more than $25 million pays for investigating, reducing hazards at, or cleaning up solid-waste sites.

Flood protection and voluntary property buyouts

The law continues $1.1 billion for restoration and flood-risk reduction under the 2022 Environmental Bond Act. This includes up to $250 million for voluntary property buyouts; owners do not have to participate. At least $100 million each supports shoreline protection and inland flooding or local waterfront projects. Separate listed balances include $5.1 million for coastal protection and $15.36 million for flood control, maps, and stream gauges, plus older funds. Another $28.35 million supports New York’s share of the Mamaroneck Sheldrake flood-risk project.

More funding for cleaner household water

The law provides $500 million for water and wastewater projects, including lead pipe replacement, septic upgrades, and watershed protection. It also covers testing and treating new contaminants in private wells; up to $5 million can fund solid waste cleanup. Separate funding provides $471 million in federal water pollution control grants and $30 million toward the state's drinking-water fund match. Competitive awards to soil and water conservation districts must prioritize financial need and hardship and aim to help large livestock operations. This money funds projects and financing programs, not household checks.

Water pollution financing keeps federal support

The law continues federal funding for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund: $448 million from 2024 and $430 million from 2023. It also continues $153.961 million from a $383.5 million federal appropriation for 2022. State matching funds continue at $85 million from 2024, $60 million from 2023, and $33.807 million from a $55 million 2022 appropriation. Additional state matches are $11 million from a $35 million 2021 appropriation and $4.813 million from a $35 million 2019 appropriation. Related services and water-quality work receive $3.5 million from 2024 and $5.299 million from 2023.

More funding for mental health facilities

Seven Office of Mental Health funding lines provide a combined $1.67348 billion for land, facilities, programs, and related administration. Their amounts are $269.537 million, $262.195 million, $341.65 million, $321.792 million, $286.005 million, $91.929 million, and $100.372 million. Work includes construction, repairs, energy savings, safety, preservation, and program improvements; spending requires the state budget director's approved project plan. Another $17.673 million supports expanded state-run inpatient capacity. For inpatient projects, the Office of General Services and Dormitory Authority can award contracts paying costs plus a percentage fee.

Continued funding for public facility projects

The law keeps four State and Municipal Facilities allocations available: $90 million, $398.5 million, and two of $385 million. For 2025–26, it also continues $54.746 million from 2014 and $2.852 million from 2013. Funds support eligible facilities, equipment, development, environmental work, and specified storm recovery; development projects need certified New York job creation or retention. The funds cannot cover required matches or local shares for other state programs; the older balances also cannot leverage state aid. Transfers under the four allocations need Budget Director approval, and infrastructure-protection assets bought with the older balances must last at least 10 years.

Environmental bonds repay eligible project spending

The law provides $4.2 billion from the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs environmental bond fund. It reimburses eligible spending from capital project funds. The State Comptroller must certify that the spending qualifies for bond funding under the act. The Budget Director must approve the money's availability before it can be used.

Regional funding supports development and jobs

Regional economic development council funding entries each list $150 million, with awards based partly on competition and expected economic benefits. The Urban Development Corporation's chief executive sets the funding plans. One entry allows municipal awards to depend on state pro-housing community certification. The law also renews $1.5 billion for the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, including loans, grants, workforce programs, business and tourism planning, administration, and certain prior costs. Upstate awards follow a competitive regional council process based on expected job creation and economic benefits.

State development projects retain grant funding

The law keeps $100 million for FAST NY loans, grants, property, planning, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. New York Works balances continue: $400 million from 2024, $193.56 million from 2021, $159.025 million from 2020, $214.324 million from 2019, $198.525 million from 2018, and $18.713 million from 2017. A separate Penn Station entrance project retains $1 million from an appropriation allowing up to $425 million. Regional council balances continue: $150 million from 2024, $137.177 million from 2021, $115.215 million from 2019, $113.962 million from 2018, and $105.296 million from 2017. The state development corporation’s chief executive plans council awards, based partly on competition and expected economic benefits. The funding supports selected projects and recipients, not direct household payments.

Billions fund New York transportation projects

The law provides $3.51 billion in federal transportation funding: $3 billion for projects, $50 million for property, and $460 million for engineering. The $3 billion can be transferred or assigned to eligible electric- or zero-emission-vehicle activities authorized by federal law. Another $765 million funds planned roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, and transit; this money can move among capital appropriations. Bond proceeds reimburse $800 million for core highway, parkway, bridge, Thruway, reservation-road, and related construction, preservation, property, and engineering costs. Federal funding of $24.934 million supports regional transportation planning under local agreements, with grant approval from federal transit or highway officials.

Billions remain available for transportation projects

The law continues $2.732723 billion from a $2.75 billion allocation and $1.681712 billion from a $2 billion allocation. Projects must be in the state transportation department's plan. The money covers roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, transit, and facilities connecting different travel modes. Eligible costs include construction, preservation, property purchases, engineering, and project services. The first allocation also covers liabilities incurred before April 1, 2024; the second covers liabilities incurred before April 1, 2023.

Funding upgrades transit and rail access

The law provides $3 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2025–2029 capital program and subway safety. It makes $250 million available to connect Metro-North directly to Penn Station and improve access along the route. This includes new Bronx stations. Another $115 million supports transportation, upstate transit, rail, airports, ports, infrastructure, or economic development projects. These allocations fund projects, not direct household payments or stated fare cuts.

New York keeps transportation projects funded

The law keeps earlier funding available for roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, and transit in the state transportation plan. Three funding pools retain $535.644 million, $1.294911 billion, and $646.222 million. The first two cover eligible debts from before April 1, 2022, and April 1, 2021, respectively. Spending from the third requires budget certification that protects essential safety projects and government services. A separate transportation capital entry lists a $13.09 million remaining amount from a $408.443 million appropriation.

Transit riders' capital projects retain funding

The law continues $2.59 billion remaining from a $3 billion appropriation for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020–2024 capital program. It includes a set-aside under the referenced state agreement and is available when New York chooses direct payments. Separate bond-backed authorizations retain $82 million from 2009 and $487 million from 2008 for the authority’s 2005–2009 plans. Those projects must be approved capital-plan elements and are reimbursed from bond proceeds. These funds support transit projects, not direct payments to riders.

Transportation projects retain federal aid funding

The law continues federal transportation funding listed at $3 billion each for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 appropriations. Uses include construction, rebuilding, preservation, operating costs, and specified older liabilities. Funds can be transferred to agencies or public authorities for eligible electric- or zero-emission-vehicle activities under federal law. Separate property-acquisition appropriations list $50 million each year from 2017 through 2024, with remaining balances continued. That funding must be federal-share money for state transportation projects; it is not direct household aid.

Billions support safety-net health facility improvements

The law provides $1 billion in new funding and renews separate balances of $1.55136 billion and $990 million. These funds support statewide health facility payments and grants through the state's safety-net transformation program. The $990 million allocation includes up to $20 million for rare-disease research and treatment, including Empire State ALS Alliance. Up to $300 million may fund SUNY Brooklyn hospital or health science center improvements under a budget-director-approved transformation plan. Some new funding may go through state agencies or public authorities; these provisions do not create patient payments or new coverage.

Renewed funding for public health laboratories

The law renews separate $967 million and $600 million funding lines for the Capital District life sciences laboratory initiative. Funds support property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related work. The $967 million line also covers liabilities incurred before April 1, 2023. That line requires a health commissioner-developed plan approved by the budget director. The funding supports public health and research facilities, not direct household payments.

New York City housing gets funding

The law provides $1 billion for New York City's City of Yes housing program. This includes $500 million for new affordable housing, $200 million for public housing projects, and $80 million for Mitchell-Lama preservation. It also supports mixed-income and supportive housing, hazard removal, and homeownership and rental efforts for low- and moderate-income families. A separate $25 million repairs vacant city public housing units to return them to use. Both appropriations require plans approved by the state budget director.

Billions for New York state college repairs

The law renews about $1.989 billion for State University of New York campus projects and allocates another $200 million for maintenance. Work includes building preservation, safety, environmental protection, energy savings, disability access, construction, and equipment at scheduled campuses. The plan-based funding requires budget director approval, and most of those provisions require SUNY to submit a plan each year. The $546.915 million and $575.598 million preservation pools require replacement buildings to be more cost-effective and energy-efficient than renovation, generally without added space. Three smaller renewed pools—$3.078 million, $1.87 million, and $4.701 million—also cover eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2016.

City university campuses keep upgrade funding

For 2025–26, the law keeps earlier City University of New York campus repair and construction funding available. Work includes safety, disability access, energy savings, equipment, educational technology, science facilities, and asbestos removal. Listed maintenance balances from earlier $284.222 million appropriations are $229.936 million, $173.141 million, $173.044 million, and $107.683 million. Other continued amounts are $100 million plus $40 million from 2024, $100 million plus $435 million from 2023, and $424.235 million plus $110 million from 2022. The law also continues $97.496 million from 2021 and a separate $100 million for capital improvements and related costs. Another $41.716 million remains from an earlier $1.095 billion project appropriation, alongside $60 million for maintenance. Annual spending plans require state budget approval where specified, and eligible funds can go through the state Dormitory Authority. This money supports campuses, not direct payments to students.

Budget gaps can delay capital payments

In state fiscal year 2025–26, the budget director can withhold chapter payments when projections show a cumulative General Fund imbalance of at least $2 billion. The director must first use the $2 billion transaction risk reserve as practical; total withholding cannot exceed the imbalance. Withholding must be proportional across covered obligations. Exempt payments include public assistance, specified aged, blind, and disabled payments, federally protected payments, specified debt service, and court-ordered payments. The director must notify legislative leaders within 10 business days; lawmakers then have 10 business days to adopt an alternative plan. Withheld amounts can be paid later if a surplus develops.

Home repair fund gets $50 million

The law provides $50 million for the Resilient and Ready Fund. The money supports home repairs and permanent upgrades. This provision does not state who qualifies, how much a household receives, or how awards are calculated.

Housing development money for veterans

The law provides $5 million to develop permanent, emergency, and transitional housing for veterans under state social services law. It also covers unpaid obligations from before April 1, 2025. Up to 2% can pay for technical help and related professional services. If too few viable veteran proposals arrive, remaining money can serve other priority-need groups chosen by state officials. Those choices require approval from the Budget Director.

Lease and participation protections for renters

For public housing outside New York City using these funds through a federal housing program, leases must keep earlier protections. Residents must receive education, language help, continued participation funding, and grievance and lease-ending procedures. Separate property managers must give clear information before, during, and after taking over. They must recognize resident groups, invite them to resident meetings, and meet regularly about property-wide issues.

Dairy farms get modernization grants

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $10 million for dairy farm modernization grants. Farm and Food Growth Fund, Inc. awards grants to farms and agricultural marketing cooperatives. Eligible work includes milk storage, efficiency improvements, transfer systems, cooling technology, and other product storage or transportation improvements. Up to 15% can cover the fund's directly related administration and delivery costs. The law does not set a grant amount per recipient.

Communities keep hazardous-site cleanup funding

The law continues state hazardous-waste cleanup funding, including $88.524 million from 2024, $52.887 million from 2023, and older balances through 2003. This covers the state's cleanup share and offsite contamination at significant-threat sites; existing cleanup laws and stated limits on permitted uses still apply. Abandoned oil and gas well work retains $500,000 each from 2024, 2023, and 2022, plus $126,000 from 2021 and $242,000 from 2015. Regulated-project completion or cleanup retains $4.331 million from 2017 and $432,000 from 1994, using proceeds from required financial-security arrangements. The 1994 funding cannot be used until those proceeds arrive; leftover 2017 funding can support environmental agency capital projects.

Conservation and park safety funding continues

The law continues $649.551 million for conservation and recreation under the voter-approved 2022 Environmental Bond Act. At least $300 million goes to open space and at least $150 million to farmland protection. Up to $75 million supports fish hatcheries. Separate funding of $8.8 million supports health and safety projects at parks and historic sites. The park safety money can be assigned to other state agencies for that work.

Continued funding for environmental protection

The law continues $300 million for projects that protect natural resources and reduce climate-change impacts. Voters approved the required Environmental Bond Act in November 2022. It also funds water, air, land, waste-management, and park projects through the Environmental Quality Protection Fund. The supplied figures conflict: $1.269 million and $759.98128 million, with no explanation of how they relate. Those conflicting figures cannot establish a reliable total for that fund.

Continued funding repairs parks and trails

The law renews $508.07 million for state park, historic-site, and Empire State Trail infrastructure and upkeep. Certain funding entries from 2017–2023 require at least $2.5 million for the Olympic Regional Development Authority. That amount includes $500,000 for Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. The law also renews $100 million for State Park Centennial projects, including the Jones Beach East Bathhouse.

Environmental project cost reimbursements continue

The law continues $101.338 million in bond funding to repay certified drinking-water, clean-water, waste, restoration, and air-quality project costs. The comptroller must certify the spending, and the budget director must approve fund availability. Another $476,000 supports projects within the state environmental department’s mission under state environmental law. These funds support public projects rather than direct household payments.

Environmental restoration projects keep state funding

The law keeps $26 million each from 2023, 2016, and 2007 available for restoration tied to successful natural-resource damage claims. Another $330,000 from 1994 is available only for projects whose recovered funds have been received. It also continues $47.5 million for restoration tied to claims against Northrop Grumman’s Nassau County facility. A separate environmental restoration program keeps $402,000 remaining from an original $3.1 million appropriation. Those projects must follow the state environmental restoration law; these funds are not household payments.

Farmland and historic barn funding continues

The law continues funding for agriculture and farmland protection. Listed allocations include $12 million each from 2012 and 2011, $10.75 million from 2010, $22.054 million from 2009, and $23 million from 2008. Earlier schedules designate another $23 million, $16 million, and $12 million for county agriculture and farmland protection activities. The law also renews $5 million for the historic barns program. These programs support eligible protection and preservation projects without setting individual household grant amounts.

Farms keep runoff and waste funding

The law renews $17.087 million for farm runoff control, including $2 million for Cornell pest management and $500,000 for Suffolk County nutrient management. That amount also includes $250,000 for Cornell pesticide education, training, and certification. Another $1.9 million supports agricultural waste projects, including up to $700,000 for Cornell's dairy acceleration program, in consultation with the Department. Older farm pollution-control appropriations retain $13 million each for 2012 and 2011, $11.468 million for 2009, $9.5 million for 2008, and $28 million for 2007. Earlier schedules also list $11.003 million, $11.7 million, and $10.1 million for runoff-control projects, including farm projects.

Funding cleans contaminated sites and wells

The law provides $125 million for the state's share of hazardous-waste cleanup and certain environmental restoration projects. This funding must follow Article 27, Title 13 and State Finance Law section 97-b; Title 12 uses are barred. Offsite contamination costs must involve sites classified as significant threats. Separate allocations provide $1 million for the federal share of cleanup under federal Superfund law and $2 million for authorized brownfield opportunity area grants. Another $1 million funds plugging or replugging abandoned oil and gas wells and restoring affected land under state environmental law.

Funding equips local agencies for emergencies

The law makes $150 million available to prepare for, prevent, deter, or respond to emergencies. Covered threats include terrorism, disasters, and public safety or health risks. Of that amount, $10 million supports safety-equipment grants to local governments and police agencies. Criminal Justice Services prepares the grant plan with the State Police superintendent, and the Budget Director must approve it.

Funding for museums, libraries, and arts

The law provides $20 million for the Universal Hip Hop Museum and $13.2 million for Brooklyn Public Library. It provides $10 million each for the American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum of Manhattan, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Queens Museum gets $8.5 million, and Empire State Youth Orchestra gets $3 million. These funds cover property, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. Another $20 million supports nonprofit cultural groups through loans, grants, and related expenses under a budget director-approved plan.

Funding maintains and repairs state prisons

The law provides $113.655 million to operate and maintain correctional facilities and systems, including staff pay, benefits, and indirect costs. It also provides $852 million to maintain and improve existing correctional facilities. The repair funding includes $34 million for project administration and $20.851 million for environmental protection or improvements. Environmental funding also covers related administration and obligations incurred before April 1, 2025.

Funding to protect forests and lands

The law continues $111.32 million for the federal share of land and forest projects, including Forest Legacy land purchases. It continues $15.72 million for state-land care, land-management plans, invasive-species control, and Green Certification for state forests. Nonprofits and municipalities can compete for $15 million in tree-planting grants supporting resilient reforestation or urban forests. Another $20,000 continues Forest Preserve land purchases within the Adirondack or Catskill parks, following State Finance Law section 97-e. The law also provides $200,000 for the Excelsior Conservation Corps, without setting enrollment terms or participant payments.

Grants build and improve public pools

The law renews $150 million for the Statewide Investment in More Swimming initiative. Municipalities and nonprofits can receive grants to build, expand, or renovate public swimming facilities and related improvements. At least $60 million is reserved for municipalities in underserved communities. The state parks office sets eligibility criteria in consultation with the state Dormitory Authority.

More repairs for parks and environmental facilities

The law provides $46 million to improve environmental department camps, campgrounds, fish hatcheries, equipment, and state-owned sites. That spending requires a program and financial plan approved by the budget director. It renews $94.747 million for park and historic-site repairs and improvements, with transfers to other state agencies allowed. Beginning April 1, 2025, another $10 million funds Adirondack Park Agency facility construction, repairs, design, and related services.

Open space and trees keep funding

The law renews two open-space allocations of $35.798 million and $30 million; the first requires a Budget Director-approved plan. They include $3.2 million and $1 million for urban forestry, respectively, with at least $500,000 from each serving cities and towns of 65,000 or more. They also include land-trust grants of $3 million and $2.5 million, conservation-easement grants of $1.5 million each, and land purchases in environmental agency Regions 1–3 of at least $4 million and $1.5 million. The larger allocation allows up to $200,000 to replant public land harmed by invasive species and up to $300,000 for Lake Placid rail-trail parking land. The law also renews $17.5 million from 2011, with $500,000 for urban forestry, at least $250,000 serving cities of 65,000 or more, and $1.575 million for competitive land-trust grants. Earlier land-purchase schedules list $50 million, $40 million, and $30 million; specified land-trust grants are competitive and allow up to 10 percent for administration or technical help. Another $289,000 is renewed within a $62.63 million conservation schedule that lists $38 million for land purchases and $8 million for county farmland protection.

Park visitors keep access improvement funding

The law renews $29.561 million, $14.014 million, and $7.764 million from three prior state park allocations. Their schedules each include $1 million for Belleayre Mountain; competitive park and conservation-group grants receive $2 million, $1 million, and $1 million, respectively. The 2021 and 2020 schedules include $8 million and $1.55 million for Adirondack and Catskill visitor safety and wilderness protection; up to 10% of Parks & Trails New York funding can cover administration or technical help. Older funding includes $18.5 million from 2015, $17.35 million from 2014, and $16.6 million from 2013 for disability access, trails, campgrounds, habitat, beaches, and historic sites; several schedules reserve $500,000 for Belleayre Mountain, and supported projects also include Camp Santanoni and the New York Protected Areas Database. The law also renews about $5 million in smaller 1995–2004 balances for scheduled waterfront, park, preservation, and stewardship projects, subject to the budget director's approval of program and financial plans.

Renewed funding for community climate projects

The law renews Climate Smart Communities funding: $13.5 million for 2025, $14.5 million for 2022, and $9.8 million for 2021. It also renews $9.65 million for 2020, $10.15 million each for 2018 and 2019, $11.5 million for 2017, and $14 million for 2016. Qualifying municipal projects include public fast chargers, community forests, and renewable energy in public low-income housing. The 2025 and 2022 lines each include $1 million for municipal fast-charger pilots; the 2021 line requires at least $1 million. The 2022 line allows up to $500,000 for community-forest purchases, and the 2017 line includes $500,000 for replicated public-housing renewable-energy projects.

Security grants continue for at-risk nonprofits

The law continues $145 million in security grant appropriations from 2020–2024 for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes or attacks. Risk reviews can consider location, membership, weaknesses, and the possible harm from an attack. The 2023 funding includes $10 million for nonprofit reproductive health centers. Recipients can buy through state centralized contracts.

Underserved communities keep local park funding

The law renews unspent local park funding: $23.02 million from 2022, $13.794 million from 2021, and $17.091 million from 2020. Those allocations reserve at least $13 million, $10 million, and $10 million, respectively, for municipal parks serving qualifying underserved areas. Each allocation includes $250,000 for Tivoli Park and $500,000 for Hudson River Valley Trail Grants. Named recipients also include environmental colleges, the Catskill Center, Scenic Hudson, the Buffalo Museum of Science, and the East River Esplanade 107th Street Pier. Older funding includes $15.75 million from 2015, $15.5 million each from 2014 and 2013, and $13 million each from 2012 and 2011; those projects must serve densely populated areas with deterioration or disinvestment, or low-income or disadvantaged communities lacking recreation options.

Broadband funding targets areas without service

The law makes $500 million available through the New NY Broadband Initiative for high-speed internet and other communications infrastructure. Projects serving areas without service, public libraries, and educational opportunity centers receive priority. The money supports access in unserved and underserved regions. It does not guarantee service to a particular household.

Coastal protection funding continues for communities

The law keeps $74 million available for New York's share of shoreline protection and coastal erosion projects. It also continues $109.286 million from a separate $151 million appropriation for those purposes. Both funding lines include the Army Corps of Engineers' South Shore of Staten Island Project. The money supports coastal protection projects, not direct household payments.

Funding dam repairs and flood protection

The law provides $90 million for environmental works, including air monitoring, contamination cleanup, dam safety, shore protection, and water quality. Within that funding, up to $10 million supports Conklingville, Indian Lake, Sixth Lake, and Old Forge dams. Up to $5 million supports the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission. Another $10 million funds flood protection, maintenance, coastal erosion maps, floodplain maps, stream gauges, and state shares of federal projects. It also provides $50 million for canal upkeep, dam and lock repairs, flood protection, and resilience; public entities can receive transfers.

Funding for community water system improvements

The law continues $649.655 million for water quality and resilient infrastructure under the voter-approved 2022 Environmental Bond Act. This includes at least $200 million for Water Infrastructure Improvement Act projects and at least $250 million for municipal stormwater grants. It also provides $3.5 million for the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and related water-quality work. Another $1 million covers the federal share of eligible water-resource capital projects. It continues $250,000 through the Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District for the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance.

Money for drinking water and testing

The law provides $300 million in federal grants to the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Fund for drinking water projects. It provides $2 million for laboratory testing of public drinking water for chemical compounds and emerging contaminants covered by state law. Another $22.5 million supports services and expenses of the State revolving funds program. These funds support water systems and testing, not direct household payments.

Community disability homes and safety funding

The law continues $62.067 million in listed balances to acquire and improve community residential facilities. Another $28.39 million supports eligible community facility construction, rehabilitation, and costs before occupancy; $61 million supports fire and life safety. Covered community projects need disability agency approval and must follow state community-facility siting law. Safety spending and specified older construction funds require budget-approved project plans. Use for eligible licensed nonprofit facilities and specified Dormitory Authority transfers require an agency commissioner request and budget approval.

Funding maintains state mental health facilities

The law makes $252.014 million available across the listed state mental health facility and project allocations. This includes $189.65 million and $19.527 million for land, maintenance, safety, energy conservation, and program improvements. It also includes $15.6 million for preservation, $11.363 million for safety, and $5.499 million for accreditation work. Another $6.512 million supports facility changes, while $3.863 million covers prior project costs, including eligible staff expenses. The budget director must approve project plans before spending the allocations carrying that requirement.

Safety funding continues for disability facilities

The law continues listed health and safety balances of $82.318 million and $249,000 for state developmental-disability facilities. It also continues $19.07 million for fire and life safety at state-owned community homes and day programs. Another $1.548 million supports repairs and improvements at those community sites. Specified spending, including the covered 2012 and 2013 funds, requires budget-approved project plans; some funds also cover contract claims. Transfers to the Dormitory Authority require an agency commissioner request and budget approval where specified.

Affordable rentals and cooperative homes receive funding

The law makes $75 million available to develop permanently affordable rental homes. Another $75 million supports permanently affordable limited-equity cooperative homes. Both serve households with income at or below 130% of area median income. The funding supports development, not specified household payments, rent reductions, or purchase prices.

Funding preserves Mitchell-Lama homes for residents

The law provides $60 million for Mitchell-Lama preservation: $30 million inside New York City and $30 million outside it. The city's share requires a budget-approved plan. It continues $80 million from 2024 and $50 million from 2023 for property improvements; the 2024 money requires an approved plan. Another $100 million from 2022 supports Mitchell-Lama improvements and permanently affordable homeownership under a housing agency plan approved by the budget director. Up to 5% of that $100 million may cover administration; these provisions do not set household award amounts.

Homeless housing and targeted housing receive funding

The law provides $141 million for New York's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, including contracts signed before April 1, 2025. Up to $1 million may improve existing emergency shelters in local social services districts with fewer than five million people. Spending requires state budget director approval of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's financial plan. A separate $5 million develops permanent, emergency, and transitional housing for people with HIV or AIDS, including earlier liabilities. If too few viable proposals serve that population, remaining funds may serve other priority-need groups chosen by the commissioner and approved by the budget director. Each appropriation allows up to 2% for specified technical assistance and related services.

Housing support for people facing homelessness

The law provides $50 million for supportive housing, emergency services, and programs for homeless youth, families, and people at risk. It also provides $2 million for proposal work, staffing, and administration of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. A supportive housing provision supports at least 6,000 homes statewide over five years through capital and operating subsidies. That program has up to $950 million with other specified housing funds, including a listed $20 million continued appropriation. Awards are competitive, and the supportive housing and $50 million programs can use housing resources from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 budgets.

Repair funding for city public housing

The law continues NYCHA repair funds: $140 million from 2024, $135 million from 2023, and $100 million from 2019. It also continues $250 million from 2018 for governance and housing conditions, including heating, mold, lead, and tenant safety. Another provision makes up to $200 million available with housing funds from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 budgets. The $100 million and $200 million provisions require budget-approved plans developed with NYCHA and the state Dormitory Authority. The $250 million follows the required public housing plan, blocks specified 2017 funds until that plan exists, and—like the $100 million and $200 million provisions—requires tenant job opportunities when practical.

Statewide funding supports public housing residents

The law continues two public housing programs with stated allocations of $325 million and $400 million. The $325 million program assigns $200 million to NYCHA and $125 million elsewhere; its listed continued funding is $235.811 million. The $400 million program assigns $350 million to NYCHA and $50 million elsewhere; its listed continued funding is $361.225 million. Distribution outside NYCHA requires housing agency plans approved by the state budget director. Neither provision sets a payment or rent reduction for individual residents.

Grants build child care facilities

The law provides $100 million in competitive grants to design, build, rebuild, repair, or equip existing and planned child care facilities. Facility grants must be at least $50,000; up to $25 million can support county and municipal construction, maintenance, and repairs. The Office of Children and Family Services and Dormitory Authority set the competitive application process. Funded equipment and assets must last at least 10 years and be installed on infrastructure the recipient owns or controls. Non-fixed equipment and assets must be used only by the recipient.

Albany receives funding for community projects

The law provides $335 million for the Championing Albany's Potential Initiative. Capital projects support business development, public safety, community anchors, housing, affordability, and cultural experiences. Funds cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. State Museum, Library, and Archives improvements require consultation with the State Education Department.

Bronx armory redevelopment funds remain available

The law keeps funding available for redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. It supports project services, expenses, loans, grants, and related costs. The supplied figures conflict: the cited appropriation says $108 million, while the summary identifies $100.5 million as reappropriated. The provided information does not resolve that difference. These are project funds, not direct household payments.

Community redevelopment programs retain project funding

The law continues $50 million for Restore New York's Communities and $18.478 million from a separate redevelopment allocation. The separate allocation requires an administering agency's plan and Budget Director approval of funding distribution. Another $35 million continues for the Downstate Revitalization Fund, requiring an Urban Development Corporation plan approved by the Budget Director. The state economic and community development program retains $32.148 million, also subject to a Budget Director-approved plan. These funds support projects, not direct household payments.

Continued funding for downstate rail improvements

The law continues $68 million for transit studies and early design: $52 million for Interborough Express and $16 million for the Second Avenue Subway's western expansion. Those amounts can shift without limit with Budget Director approval. Another $20 million supports Hudson River Line resilience, including construction and slope stabilization. A separate $65 million includes up to $20 million for the Long Island Rail Road Brookhaven connection. Up to $45 million covers station renovations at Great Neck, Valley Stream, Merrick, Bellmore, Baldwin, Deer Park, Syosset, Northport, and Stoney Brook.

Continued funding for regional manufacturing jobs

The law keeps $400 million available over several years for regional projects that create or retain private-sector jobs. It also continues $80 million for regional advanced manufacturing services, loans, and grants. A regional restriction on the $400 million is incomplete in the supplied text. For Chautauqua and Erie high-tech manufacturing, the supplied figures conflict: $685.5 million versus a $46.403 million remaining balance. That funding also reimburses specified Chautauqua project spending from a 2016 state and municipal facilities allocation.

Continued funding for regional technology projects

The law continues funding for Nano Utica and other Oneida County development projects. The source lists a $638 million authorization but does not show the remaining balance available. It also keeps $7.5 million available for redevelopment at Harriman Research and Technology Park. Another $35 million supports Stony Brook energy research, Lower Hudson Valley infrastructure and waterfront work, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. That allocation also covers Hudson Valley solar and semiconductor projects and requires an Urban Development Corporation plan approved by the Budget Director.

Continued repairs for buildings across New York

The law keeps two sets of state facility preservation funds available for alterations, improvements, and rehabilitation. The first retains $35.966 million from 2024, $20.924 million from 2023, $15.931 million from 2022, $19.914 million from 2021, and $9.688 million from 2020. It also retains $14.11 million from 2019, $6.554 million from 2018, $9.561 million from 2017, $8.95 million from 2016, and $7.184 million from 2015. The statewide set retains $9.8 million from 2024, $25.6 million from 2023, $49.777 million from 2022, $3.951 million from 2021, $9.838 million from 2020, $9.26 million from 2019, $10.656 million from 2018, $8.364 million from 2017, and $2.8 million from 2016. Both sets can pay specified earlier obligations; neither provides direct household assistance.

Continued repairs for Empire State Plaza

The law continues $153.303 million for alterations, improvements, and rehabilitation at Empire State Plaza facilities. The money also covers design, consulting, furniture, moving, and technology costs. This supports state facilities, not direct household payments.

Continued repairs for state environmental facilities

Environmental facility and system repairs retain $41 million from 2024, $36.365 million from 2023, $15.805 million from 2022, and $11.125 million from 2021. This includes obligations under state water and waste laws; the budget director must approve a program and financial plan. Vehicle and heavy-equipment replacement retains $1.2 million each from 2024 and 2023, $1 million each from 2017 and 2016, $93,000 from 2015, $519,000 from 2014, and $1 million from 2013. Facility design and construction retain $750,000 each from 2015 and 2014, $130,000 from 2013, $34,000 from 2009, $150,000 from 2008, $6,000 from 2007, and $13,000 from 2006. Another $1 million from 2024 and $3 million from 2023 cover federal shares of Operational Services capital projects and can go to other state agencies.

Continued upkeep for safer state buildings

Facility maintenance and operations retain $70.886 million from 2024, $8.845 million from 2023, and $13.776 million from 2022. That money can be transferred or assigned to state departments, agencies, or public authorities. Demolition, alterations, and health and safety work retain $9.75 million from 2024, $8.604 million from 2023, and $4.114 million from 2022. Additional safety balances are $589,000 from 2021, $1.192 million from 2020, $1.691 million from 2019, and $1.419 million from 2018.

Continued work to reuse state offices

The Harriman State Office Building Campus retains $2.491 million for demolition, site preparation, design, and construction services. The law also allows up to $25 million from each listed preservation appropriation to reduce vacant or underused office space. Listed balances are $25 million from 2024, $23.037 million from 2023, and $6.545 million from 2022. They also include $24.666 million from 2021, $9.374 million from 2020, and $8.165 million from 2019. General Services must submit a space-use plan and obtain budget division approval before spending on space reduction.

Funding airport and Suffolk transportation projects

The law provides $14 million for municipal and private airport projects, including Stewart, Republic, and property purchases. Airports not owned by the state need federal project approval and the federally authorized level of financial aid. Another $50 million supports Suffolk County infrastructure through loans, grants, and related spending, including connections between transportation types. It also provides $20 million for a multi-year study and road and bridge widening at the Oakdale merge. That project covers Sunrise Highway Routes 27 and 27-A over the Connetquot River and is intended to improve traffic flow.

Funding keeps state facilities maintained

The law provides $15.952 million for smaller facility repairs and $228.045 million for statewide facility repairs and improvements. It also provides $92.65 million to operate and maintain facilities and systems, plus $46 million for preventive maintenance. Operating funds can pay staff, services, benefits, and indirect costs and can move among state agencies and public authorities. Preventive maintenance funds can also pay private contractors. The $228.045 million allocation and preventive maintenance funds can cover specified costs incurred before April 1, 2025.

Funding New York artificial intelligence projects

The law provides $90 million for the Launch NY AI Consortium program through loans, grants, services, and expenses. Eligible costs include property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related work. The money supports consortium projects, not direct household payments.

Funding regional development and job projects

The law provides $55 million for Fordham Landing South and $59.6 million for the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Both funding lines cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. Another $30 million supports upstate revitalization through loans, grants, workforce development, business and tourism plans, and administration. Those projects must follow an Urban Development Corporation chief executive's plan and be selected for expected jobs and economic benefits. Regions winning the 2015 Upstate Revitalization Initiative Best Plan award or eligible for Buffalo Regional Innovation Cluster funding are excluded.

Funding repairs military and naval facilities

The law provides $216 million for military and naval affairs facilities. This includes $60 million for preservation and $40 million for developing military and state militia facilities. Federal funding adds $26 million for preservation and $90 million for development and related work. Preservation funds include costs incurred before April 1, 2025. Development funds cover planning, design, construction, renovation, equipment, and related administration.

Funding supports business development projects

The law lists $400 million and $199 million allocations for the New York Works Economic Development Fund. These support services, expenses, loans, and grants for businesses and development projects. It also provides $100 million for FAST NY loans, grants, and related costs. Another $100 million supports the Promote Opportunity with Electric Readiness for Underdeveloped Properties program. Electric-readiness funds cover loans, grants, property purchases, planning, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs.

Long Island development projects receive funding

The law makes $150 million available for development projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Allocations are $85 million for Nassau Hub, $50 million for Ronkonkoma Hub, and $15 million for Stony Brook/Brookhaven Labs. The Urban Development Corporation must review, evaluate, and approve projects. Projects must spur private investment and significant development through jobs, tax-base growth, or better environmental conditions and quality of life. Scheduled projects can be swapped with Budget Director approval.

Passenger rail service and repairs retain funding

The law keeps prior-year money available for passenger rail service contracts, including $160.208 million in listed 2015–2024 balances. Earlier allocations also combine rail capital and passenger-service purposes. Another $86 million supports repairs, improvements, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's existing passenger rail system. That total includes $26 million from 2024 and $20 million each from 2021, 2022, and 2023. Bond proceeds reimburse the Niagara Frontier project costs.

Regional transit retains electric bus funding

The law continues $80 million to electrify mass transit bus fleets, including replacing fossil-fueled buses with electric buses. The balance includes $20 million from each of the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 allocations. Projects must be run by systems other than operating agencies receiving Metropolitan Transportation Authority dedicated tax fund money.

Regional transit systems retain capital funding

The law continues $74.123 million for transit buses, equipment, garages, and facilities serving mainly outside the metropolitan commuter district. Projects need Transportation Commissioner approval; other eligible systems must qualify for state operating aid, with a distribution formula approved by the Budget Director. Spending the 2020 balance needs certification that it fits the financial plan without harming essential public-safety projects or services. A separate $13.562 million supports eligible transit, passenger, and marine facilities; related roads or bridges qualify only as needed project components. That allocation excludes facilities of the specified metropolitan transit authorities, Port Authority, and Canal Corporation, as applicable; liabilities must precede the underlying allocation's April 1 cutoff.

Road and bridge funding stays available

The law continues road and related facility balances of $10.135 million from $102.904 million and $19.622 million from $327.528 million. It also continues bridge balances of $58.217 million and $13.802 million, each from a separate $150 million allocation. Bond proceeds reimburse these costs, including liabilities before April 1, 2018, for the first pair and April 1, 2017, for the second. Another $13.539 million supports highways, bridges, and crossings under the 2005 bond act; its 2005 allocation excludes liabilities before voter approval in November 2005. Another $29.149 million reimburses costs certified as bondable by the Comptroller; the 1993 allocation requires a Budget Director availability certificate filed with the required officials.

State agencies get equipment and technology

The law provides $100 million for equipment in 2025–26 and renews $580.807 million for equipment and technology projects. Purchases can include research and lab equipment, safety equipment, heavy machinery, and security systems. Up to $10 million under a 2021 authorization supports municipal police body cameras. Another $92.383 million from 2008–2011 supports equipment, technology systems, and related research and development. That financing must follow Article 5-A of New York's Finance Law; funds can go to state agencies or public authorities.

State buildings and vehicles get upgrades

The law renews $32.562 million from 2024, $6.92 million from 2023, and $3.426 million from 2022 for state facility maintenance. Maintenance funding can cover staff, fringe benefits, other expenses, and private contracts. Electric conversion of state light-duty vehicles receives $17 million each from 2024 and 2023, plus $15.687 million from 2022. Another $10.343 million supports state facility sustainability projects and specified liabilities incurred before April 1, 2009. These investments fund state assets, not household vehicle credits or payments.

Technology and research projects retain funding

The law continues funding for technology facilities, research, manufacturing, and related development projects. It keeps $250 million for Launch NY AI Consortium loans, grants, property, planning, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. Nano Utica and other Oneida County development projects retain $180 million, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 2014. The supplied Albany Nanotech figures conflict: the cited appropriation says $500 million, while the summary identifies $300 million as reappropriated. The high-technology infrastructure figures also conflict: $325 million in the cited appropriation versus $30 million in the summary. These differences remain unresolved; the funding supports projects, not household payments.

Transportation projects and maintenance retain funding

For 2025–26, the law keeps prior federal-share transportation funds available, including $14.754 million from a $50 million maintenance allocation. Projects in that schedule can exchange funds for a shared purpose with Budget Director approval. About $92.117 million continues for highway maintenance facilities; its 2020 allocation needs certification that spending fits the financial plan without harming specified essential projects or services. The 2015–16 through 2019–20 transportation plan retains $20.484 million from $206.175 million and $64.086 million from $503.175 million for roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, and transit. Another $20 million continues for municipal vehicles and public infrastructure construction, rehabilitation, and preventive maintenance.

Airport improvements keep funding with safeguards

Airport capital balances continue at $12.5 million each from 2020–2024, $11.653 million from 2019, and $8.675 million from 2018. Projects must qualify under state transportation law; non-state airports need the commissioner's certification of federal approval and aid levels. Separate public-use airport funds include $125.803 million from 2022 for counties or cities below 2 million people. Another $84.434 million from 2020 serves counties or cities below 1 million; bi-state authorities are excluded from both funds. These funds cover airport facilities, passenger and cargo service, commercial development, and specified road, parking, and transit connections; 2020 spending requires budget director certification that it fits the state's financial plan without harming essential projects or services.

Designated transportation projects keep state funding

The law keeps $127.075 million available from 2005 and 2006 funding for designated transportation projects. A separate pool retains $31.263 million for projects combining transportation modes. Projects must follow the state transportation program and the applicable agreement among the governor and legislative leaders. The original 2006 funding capped annual allocations at $50 million during fiscal years 2006–07 through 2009–10.

Funding continues for transportation project services

The law continues $119.188 million in transportation engineering balances from 1992–2002. It also continues $1.69 million for project management, traffic, and safety from 2000–2002, plus $615,000 for real estate services from 2000. Engineering work includes plans, construction supervision, appraisals, surveys, testing, and environmental studies. The 1999–2002 engineering appropriations provide for a $170,000 share for the Office of Inspector General's services and expenses.

Funding keeps state road maintenance running

The law provides $539.415 million for state road and bridge maintenance, highway snow and ice control, and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment costs are separate from the non-equipment maintenance allocation. The money can also pay unpaid obligations from before April 1, 2025. Another $37.405 million funds highway maintenance facilities, including repairs, new construction, land, planning, and private engineering services.

Grants cover local federal-aid road costs

The law includes $39.7 million grants for eligible municipal costs on federally aided streets and highways. The funding includes reimbursement of the non-federal share, with costs qualifying under the state municipal streets and highways program. Renewed balances include $34.969 million, $27.657 million, $2.03 million, $11.572 million, $39.7 million, and $37.102 million. A separate $217.097 million allocation covers eligible projects whose annual authorizations took effect before April 1, 2014. These grants reimburse municipalities rather than paying households.

Grants help communities repair winter-damaged roads

The law provides extreme winter recovery grants for eligible local road and bridge costs under state local-road rules. Listed allocations include $100 million, $65 million, $50 million, and $40 million. Renewed balances include $17.98 million, $6.284 million, $4.584 million, $268,000, $1.049 million, and $848,000. Payments follow June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15 where specified. Local shares can be adjusted uniformly to match the stated allocation; the grants pay municipalities, not households.

Grants help towns repair local roads

The law funds eligible local road and bridge reimbursements, including $648.097 million split into $589.3 million and $58.797 million. That allocation uses funding floors of 90.928% and 9.072%; other listed allocations use 90.169%/9.831%, 89.073%/10.927%, or 86.579%/13.421%. Other listed amounts include $539.3 million plus $58.797 million, $479.3 million plus $58.797 million, and $538.097 million. The listed $438.097 million allocation consists of $379.3 million and $58.797 million; renewed balances include $258.05 million, $103.507 million, $38,000, $13.66 million, $5.429 million, and $1.639 million. Costs must qualify under state local-road rules; payments follow June 15, September 15, December 15, and March 15 where specified, with proportional or uniform allocation adjustments.

Lower Manhattan transportation funding continues

The law renews $145.317 million in federal transportation funding for Lower Manhattan service and recovery from the September 11, 2001 attack. This includes $34.935 million under a 2006 authorization and $110.382 million under a 2002 authorization. Funds must follow federal transportation laws and regulations and serve the specified transportation purposes. The law does not set household payments or fare changes.

More funding for water infrastructure

The law provides $89 million toward New York's match for federal grants to the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. That fund finances water pollution control projects. Another $20 million supports raw water infrastructure in the Town of Tonawanda. Tonawanda funding covers property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs; no household water bill change is specified.

Onondaga water infrastructure receives project funding

The law provides $116 million for Onondaga County Water Authority infrastructure projects. Funds cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. The allocation supports the water system but does not state a change to household water bills.

Passenger rail project funding continues

The law continues $114.88 million in federal funding for high-speed rail corridors and intercity passenger rail. The money comes from the 2009 federal recovery act. It pays for construction, repairs, property purchases, design, and engineering. Federal reporting and accountability rules apply.

Regional transportation planning grants continue

The law continues $120.596 million in regional transportation planning balances from 2014–2024. The money supports New York Metropolitan Transportation Council work programs, including staff, services, benefits, and indirect costs. Work must follow participating local planning or municipal agreements. Federal transit or highway officials must approve the grant agreements.

Road and bridge projects keep funding

The law continues transportation capital funding, with listed 2024 balances totaling $478.569 million. Covered work includes highways, bridges, the Thruway, roads on Indian reservations, high-speed rail, and property purchases. Up to $5 million can pay for state police traffic services. A separate bridge fund retains $35.232 million, reimbursed from bond proceeds, including eligible debts from before April 1, 2019. Complete-street projects and designs retain $5 million; the transportation commissioner selects qualifying work, including eligible debts from before April 1, 2023.

Road grants follow communities' route miles

The law provides local transportation grants with listed allocations of $140 million and $100 million. Renewed balances include $115.312 million, $55.852 million, and $32.847 million. Cities, towns, and villages receive money based on signed state, U.S., or interstate route miles they must maintain. The latest state highway inventory determines those miles. Eligible construction and repairs cover highways, bridges, rail crossings, and related facilities; projects must last at least 10 years.

Roads and regional transportation retain funding

The law keeps $130 million for regional roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, transit, and multimodal facilities. Projects must follow state planning and engineering processes and legislative leaders’ plans, which must be posted online. This funding includes specified costs and liabilities incurred before April 1, 2017. Separate transportation balances continue: $95.488 million from 2018; $4.622 million, $4.313 million, and $12.796 million from 2015; $6.178 million from 2014; and $6.264 million from 2013. They support highways, parkways, bridges, transit, the Thruway, Indian reservation roads, and related facilities, with bond reimbursement where specified. Eligible costs include construction, preservation, property, engineering, and older liabilities; up to $5 million of the applicable appropriation can fund state police traffic maintenance and protection.

State funding supports highways and bridges

The law provides $496.15 million for state highway capital work without federal aid, including $22 million for property purchases. It can pay unpaid obligations from before April 1, 2025. In fiscal year 2025–26, up to $2.5 million can fund local bridges when federal aid is not cost-effective. This local bridge funding requires the Budget Director's approval. Any federal aid and state matching money saved must go to bridges on the state highway system.

State roads keep repair and snow funding

The law continues funding for state road and bridge upkeep, plus highway snow and ice control. Listed 2024 upkeep balances total $403.717 million, with additional balances from 2021–2023; this allocation excludes heavy equipment. Separate heavy-equipment balances are $60.953 million for 2024, $55.413 million for 2023, $33.673 million for 2022, and $3.899 million for 2021. Another maintenance account retains $330.132036 million, including $153.948036 million for private contract services. Where the vehicle restriction applies, costs for vehicles under 8,500 pounds need prior approval from the state budget director.

Continued funding builds addiction treatment facilities

The law continues about $235.492 million in listed balances for property purchases, construction, and major rehabilitation of addiction treatment facilities. A separate $26.6 million program continues with $11.621 million remaining. That program may include 100 community residential treatment beds in Suffolk and Nassau counties. It can cover up to 100 percent of approved capital costs. The addiction-services commissioner must submit spending plans, and the budget director must approve them before spending.

Continued funding helps hospitals change facilities

The law renews $292.429 million from a $1.2 billion health facility restructuring program. It supports projects including closures, conversions, and consolidations; facilities need plans submitted to the health department and approved by the budget director. Up to $75 million may support Upstate University Hospital's ambulatory care integration project through the required award and approved agreement. A separate $454,000 renewed allocation supports SUNY hospital construction, repairs, improvements, and equipment. That separate allocation also covers eligible liabilities incurred before April 1, 1998.

Continued grants support community health providers

The law renews three health transformation balances: $284.986 million from $525 million, $135.109 million from $500 million, and $25.83 million from $200 million. The $525 million program reserves at least $45 million for residential care and $60 million for community providers. It also allows up to $20 million for specified adult-care grants and $5 million for telehealth, but not general operating costs. The $500 million program reserves $50 million for Montefiore and at least $75 million for community providers. Within that original program, the budget director may designate up to $200 million for grants that cannot use bond proceeds. The $200 million program specifies at least $30 million for community providers and up to $5 million for mammography-equipped vehicles. Facilities need plans submitted to the health department and approved by the budget director; the $200 million program also ties payments to state-set performance measures and milestones.

Grants support care in isolated regions

The law makes $355 million available for essential health providers serving isolated regions. The health commissioner must find that their services are essential and otherwise unavailable in the region. Grants can retire debt or support capital and non-capital projects, including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and major restructuring. They cannot pay general operating costs.

More funding to improve health facilities

The law provides $51.304 million for Roswell Park and $50 million for Nassau University Medical Center capital work. Both require budget director-approved plans; Roswell Park must also submit its plan to the health department before funds transfer. It renews $71.981 million for SUNY hospital projects, listing Upstate and Stony Brook, under a SUNY-developed, budget-approved plan. Another $15 million funds competitive grants for reproductive health facility upgrades, including safety and security work. Those grant recipients can use state purchasing contracts; these funds do not create direct patient payments or coverage rights.

Three university hospitals keep capital funding

The law keeps two earlier $150 million state university hospital appropriations available, one from 2024 and one from 2023. Each appropriation designates $50 million apiece for Downstate, Stony Brook, and Upstate University Hospitals. Funding covers hospital improvements, new facilities, and related services and expenses. Eligible costs include those incurred before April 1, 2024 or April 1, 2023, respectively. The university must develop plans approved by the state budget director; the funding does not provide household payments.

Empty buildings become affordable rental homes

The law continues $100 million for the Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity Program. Funding supports buying vacant commercial buildings and distressed hotels statewide and converting them into permanent affordable rentals. Up to 5% may cover administration. The provision does not set individual rents or household eligibility tests.

Federal funding continues affordable housing work

The law continues $125.132 million in federal funds for authorized affordable housing activities through the HOME program. Before distributing project funds, the state must set aside $85.8 million for specified administrative costs. Those costs include state staff pay and benefits tied to the federal program. This provision does not establish direct household payments.

Funding develops smaller homes and rentals

The law provides $50 million in revolving loans for mixed-income housing development outside New York City. It provides another $50 million to develop starter and modular homes. It also provides $40 million to build, preserve, or repair small infill homes outside New York City. Infill projects in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Binghamton get priority. Another $10 million supports rental developments with fewer than 20 units; these provisions do not set buyer payments or renter benefits.

Funding prepares sites for new housing

The law provides $250 million in loans, grants, and funding to redevelop underused sites for housing. It covers property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. Another $100 million supports housing-related infrastructure in cities, towns, and villages certified through the state housing agency's pro-housing program. The law also authorizes a $120 million transfer to the Housing Program Fund for authorized project costs that bonds cannot cover. The budget director must certify those costs first; these funds do not guarantee lower rents or home prices.

Homeless housing and shelter funding continues

The law continues $99.097 million for supportive housing for homeless people with mental illness, using state-approved providers. It also keeps $116 million each from 2023 and 2022, and $64.472 million from 2021, for homeless housing assistance. Each of those three appropriations allows up to $1 million for emergency shelter health and safety repairs. Those repairs must serve social services districts with fewer than 5 million residents; up to 2% can fund technical help. The state assistance agency must submit a financial plan for budget director approval before spending its funds.

Housing site redevelopment gets state funding

The law keeps $250 million available to turn underused sites into housing. Loans, grants, and other funding can cover buying sites, planning, design, construction, renovation, and related costs. It also provides $40 million for New York State land bank programs. These provisions do not set household payments, housing prices, or rents.

Large cities 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 people. Every funded unit must be affordable to households earning up to 60% of area median income, adjusted for family size. Priority goes to qualifying nonprofit applicants with community-development experience and at least a 51% controlling interest in the project. Those applicants must strive to use state- or city-owned land, which also receives priority during agency review.

Repair grants support small apartment buildings

The law provides $40 million in new funding and continues $40 million for vacant apartment repairs outside New York City. Properties must have five units or fewer, and grants cannot exceed $75,000 per unit. A separate provision makes up to $62.5 million available with housing funds from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 budgets. That money supports moderate or major repairs, or demolition and replacement, of buildings with 5 to 40 units. The provisions do not determine any owner's actual award or provide direct tenant payments.

Statewide funding supports more housing options

The law provides $427.075 million for a statewide, multiyear housing program. It supports rental and supportive housing, community investment, Mitchell-Lama preservation, public housing outside New York City, and homeownership. It also covers manufactured-home replacement, accessory dwelling units, and all-electric, high-performance building upgrades. Senior rental housing targets low-income people aged 60 and older; one rental category serves households earning 60%–130% of area median income. Some program limits combine this funding with money from the 2022–23 housing program, rather than adding separate amounts.

Trust fund supports low-income housing projects

The law provides $44.2 million in new funding for the Housing Trust Fund's low-income housing projects. It also continues $44.2 million from each year from 2020 through 2024. Spending requires the budget director's approval of the Housing Trust Fund Corporation's financial plan. Each appropriation allows up to $300,000 to offset program administration costs and up to 5% for administration. The provisions do not set individual household awards.

Funding for Clinton County college research

The law provides $125 million for an industrial-scale research and development facility in Clinton County. The facility is operated by SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. The money pays for facility services, expenses, and research operations. It does not provide direct household payments.

Funding for community college buildings and technology

The law provides $109.7 million in state aid for community college buildings, equipment, repairs, disability access, and technology. Listed cost-share projects can receive up to half of total capital costs; health and safety aid uses building-condition surveys. The law also provides $25 million for community college technology changes and improvements. That technology funding requires a SUNY plan approved by the budget director. Eligible technology costs include work done before April 1, 2003.

Funding for New York City college repairs

The law continues City University of New York senior-college funding with balances of $76.086 million, $22.257 million, $18.524 million, and $13.697 million. That work supports safety, building upkeep, disability access, energy savings, technology, labs, and infrastructure. These continued projects require an annual university plan approved by the budget director; funds may go through the state Dormitory Authority. A separate $50 million allocation includes $19.4 million for Medgar Evers College Academic Building I. The remaining $30.6 million supports university-wide maintenance and improvements, including safety, access, code compliance, and energy work.

Public colleges keep campus challenge grants

The law keeps $215 million available for state university campus challenge grants and $55 million for city university challenge grants. The state university amounts are $25 million, $55 million, $55 million, and $80 million from earlier appropriations. City university plans and the 2014 and 2015 state university plans require regional economic council input. Those plans also need approval from the Governor and the relevant university Chancellor. The 2013 state university grant excludes university centers; these grants fund institutions and projects, not household payments.

State colleges retain campus improvement funding

The law retains $98.856 million from a $100 million 2023 appropriation for State University of New York facilities. Eligible costs include those incurred before April 1, 2023; annual plans need state budget director approval. Allocating that funding to the university also requires approval from the chancellor and budget director. Separate balances of $12.819 million and $174,000 support listed construction, equipment, safety, energy, and access projects. The $12.819 million requires an annual plan including listed projects; the $174,000 requires an approved university plan. The smaller balance includes projects at Monroe Community College's downtown campus and Orange County Community College's Newburgh campus. Another $1.201 million supports community-college facilities, including safety, new facilities, environmental protection, accreditation, and accessibility. That aid may be transferred to the university Construction Fund or, for advance funding, the state Dormitory Authority.

State university campuses keep improvement funding

The law keeps $100 million plus $60 million from 2024 and $370 million from 2023 available for state university improvements. Work includes construction, repairs, equipment, safety, energy savings, disability access, and information technology. Another $199.44 million remains from a $200 million research facility appropriation made in 2023. Its original project schedule assigns $100 million each to the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University. Eligible costs include those incurred before April 1 of the original funding year: 2024 or 2023. Annual campus plans need state budget approval; research plans and transfers to the university also need the Chancellor's approval where specified.

University development projects retain state funding

The law renews $201.5 million for university development projects, including projects in the state budget schedule. The Urban Development Corporation chair must submit a funding plan. The Budget Director must approve the plan before funds are used.

Cleanup funding with required state repayment

The law continues listed balances totaling $100.54 million for hazardous-waste cleanup and monitoring. Before covered spending, responsible parties or cleanup volunteers must agree to repay the full state payment, with budget director approval. It also continues $40.71 million for petroleum spill work and $55.377 million for federal-share hazardous-site cleanup. Hazardous Waste Remedial Fund repayments are limited to specified projects covered by consent orders or agreements and require certification to the comptroller.

Local service funding limits school aid

The law makes $150 million available for shared local services, mergers, service improvements, downtown projects, and specified grant and tax-credit programs. Municipal restructuring awards use an application process set by the Secretary of State. School district spending from this allocation cannot also receive Education Law aid. Up to $500,000 can support healthy food and community projects included in a downtown revitalization strategic plan.

Project funding continues; Governor's share shrinks

The law keeps $215.65 million available for environmental, development, higher education, technology incubator, arts, and cultural projects. It cuts the Governor's program allocation by $9.35 million, leaving $65.65 million. Each funded project must receive at least $250,000. Economic development projects must support jobs or increase business activity within a New York municipality or region.

Local transit funding retains eligibility limits

The law keeps $50.4 million each from 2024, 2023, and 2022, plus $21.39 million from 2021, for qualifying transit systems. Agencies receiving Metropolitan Transportation Authority dedicated-tax funding are excluded. Eligible uses include buses meeting federal replacement standards, equipment, garages, and other projects approved by the state transportation commissioner. The money cannot replace required non-federal matching shares of federally funded projects. Municipal access to the 2024 funds can depend on state certification as a pro-housing community.

Transit grants carry local eligibility limits

The law provides $50.4 million, $80 million, and $18.5 million for eligible transit systems outside specified MTA-funded agencies. These grants support projects such as buses, equipment, and garages; transportation officials must approve projects where required. Municipal grants may require state pro-housing certification, and these funds cannot replace required non-federal matches for federally funded projects. Another $20 million supports electric buses and other bus-fleet electrification at eligible systems outside those MTA-funded agencies. A separate $20 million supports commissioner-approved buses, equipment, garages, and related projects outside the Metropolitan Transportation Commuter District, with allocations to regional authorities and eligible systems.

Transit tolling advance requires state repayment

The law continues a $100 million state advance for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s central business district tolling infrastructure. It covers planning, design, acquisition, construction, and the toll collection system. Before spending, the authority must sign a repayment agreement with the budget director. It must repay the amount spent and financing costs. This provision does not set household toll amounts.

Mental health housing funds require matches

The law continues three housing funding pools for people with mental illness: $154.873 million, $45.519 million, and $15.102 million. They support buying property and designing, building, or repairing housing through municipalities and nonprofit providers. The $154.873 million pool requires a 50/50 match for projects in cities with at least 1 million residents. Up to 80% of the $45.519 million pool requires a 50/50 match. For the $15.102 million pool, 80% requires a 50/50 match, while 20% needs no match.

City community colleges keep capital aid

The law continues state capital aid for City University of New York community college repairs, safety, access, and program facilities. Listed amounts are $15.65 million for 2024, $119.667 million for 2023, $44.793 million for 2022, and $35.482 million for 2021. They also include $64.254 million for 2020, $68.293 million for 2019, and $48.483 million for 2018. Older balances are $29.05 million for 2017, $10.307 million for 2016, $10.439 million for 2015, $17.822 million for 2012, and $19.472 million for 2011. Projects include facilities supporting ASAP student programs and a health technologies education center. Community college capital funding uses a 50/50 state-local cost split, so local sponsors also pay. Annual university plans need state budget approval, and the 2011 plan must include the scheduled projects.

College repairs funded with local cost-sharing

The community college project schedule estimates a $370.153 million state share and $740.306 million combined state and local share. State and local sponsors share costs equally. Separate state-aid lines list $81.176 million, $62.153 million, $40.936 million, $53.27 million, and $25 million, including reappropriated balances of $21.082 million, $11.514 million, $2.789 million, $1.093 million, and $4.796 million, respectively. Advance-funding lines list $32.129 million, $38.499 million, $86.969 million, and $41.7 million, including balances of $10.852 million, $9.768 million, $21.816 million, and $669,000, respectively. The first two state-aid lines, all advance lines, and the $25 million line require university plans approved by the budget director; these funds do not guarantee lower tuition.

State community colleges keep improvement aid

The law continues state aid for community college construction, repairs, equipment, safety, technology, energy savings, and disability access. Listed balances are $138.213 million for 2024, $96.91 million for 2023, $37.897 million for 2022, and $10.744 million for 2021. They also include $24.685 million for 2020, $11.035 million for 2019, $30.096 million for 2018, $13.404 million for 2017, and $4.005 million for 2016. Separate funding continues $175 million for capital work, $19.441 million for maintenance and security, and $10 million for technology. The technology funding includes eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2003. Community college capital funding uses a 50/50 state-local cost split, so local sponsors also pay. State university plans need budget director approval, and eligible funds can go through the university Construction Fund or Dormitory Authority.

Free drinking water tests for residents

The state health department must establish a free drinking-water testing pilot within 120 days. Individuals, public water systems, and school districts can request tests. The program supplies sample containers and a way to send samples to a laboratory. The laboratory must send results as soon as practical. The law keeps $1.5 million available for the pilot, with services limited to available appropriations.

Funding for land acquisition claim payments

The law continues $20.896 million for judgments, settlements, and related consultant costs in covered land-acquisition cases. Covered cases fall under Eminent Domain Procedure Law section 503 or article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. Claimants can receive payments from covered judgments or settlements. The law does not set individual award amounts or a household payment formula.

Manufactured homes get loan and grant funding

The law provides $5 million for the Mobile and Manufactured Home Advantage Program. Loans and grants support buying, removing, replacing, or repairing mobile and manufactured homes and their parks. The agency cannot spend funds until the state budget director approves its financial plan. Individual award amounts and loan terms are not stated.

Repair grants prepare homes for energy upgrades

The law provides $2 million to fix home problems that block energy-efficiency, electrification, weatherization, or insulation improvements. Owners or tenants qualify only when structural problems, health hazards, or code violations make the building unsuitable for those upgrades. Applicants must be ineligible for, or denied, other local, state, or federal aid for the relevant improvements. Projects in disadvantaged communities receive priority. Grants cannot pay to install or update fossil-fuel equipment; individual award amounts are not stated.

Animal shelter building grants continue

The law continues earlier capital grants for safe housing and care of sheltered dogs and cats. Two earlier $5 million appropriations have remaining balances of $4.333 million and $2.48 million. Prior appropriation terms still set eligible recipients, project limits, grant amounts, and matching limits. The funding supports shelter projects, not household payments.

Arts venues get state funding support

The law renews $300,000 for services and expenses at the Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred. It also provides $5 million for the Pace University Performing Arts Center. The center's funding can cover property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, and related costs. These are payments for the venues, not direct household benefits.

Bronx Food Hub funding continues

The law renews $4 million for GrowNYC services and expenses related to the Bronx Food Hub. Some or all of the money can be transferred to a state department, agency, or public authority. The funding supports the project, not direct household payments or a new household eligibility rule.

Campgrounds and conservation work keep funding

The law continues $500,000 from 2017 and $191,000 from 2013 to modernize and rebuild state campgrounds. It also keeps $200,000 available for the Excelsior Conservation Corps. Corps money can cover staff, employee benefits, and other program costs, including allocations to other state agencies. These funds support public projects and program operations, not household payments.

Capital grants help eligible animal shelters

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $10 million for competitive animal shelter capital grants. It also renews a $5 million allocation, including $4.813 million in remaining funds. Eligible municipal and incorporated nonprofit shelters, pounds, humane societies, and qualifying rescues can receive $20,000–$500,000, covering up to 90% of project costs. Projects must support safe containment, health, and care of dogs and cats; home-based rescues are excluded. Each allocation reserves at least $500,000 for qualifying underserved-area facilities registered with Agriculture and Markets and providing similar shelter services.

Capital grants help local animal shelters

New York continues competitive grants for shelters operated by, or under contract with, municipalities to safely house and care for dogs and cats. Projects serving one municipality below 2 million residents can get $50,000–$200,000, covering up to 50% of costs. Projects serving multiple municipalities or one above 2 million can get $100,000–$500,000, covering up to 75%. Qualifying independent providers in underserved areas can get $50,000–$200,000 at up to 50%, with at least $500,000 set aside. Those providers must be registered with the state Agriculture and Markets Department and show similar shelter services; awards continue until funds run out.

Clean air project funding continues

The law continues $97,000 to administer the state clean-air vehicle program. Separate balances of $102,000 and $38,000 pay the state share of qualifying clean-fueled vehicle, bus, and school air-quality projects. Those grants must qualify under state environmental law and require budget approval of fund availability. Another $528,000 supports state air-quality projects, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 1987. The funding does not provide payments to households or vehicle buyers.

Climate planning and dam safety continue

The law renews $3 million for climate adaptation and resilience planning. The money can cover staff, benefits, and other services, and can be transferred to other state agencies or authorities. It also continues dam-safety work and demolition of unsafe structures on state land. Those balances are $2 million from 2023, $1.5 million from 2012, $1.753 million from 2009, $1.91 million from 2008, and $209,000 from 2007. The funding supports government planning and safety work, not household payments.

Communities get climate and forestry funding

The law renews climate resilience funding: $5.8 million from 2022, $1.3 million from 2021, and $1.5 million from 2020. It also renews $2.5 million from 2019, $3.5 million from 2018, and $1.25 million from 2017. Each allocation from 2018–2022 includes $500,000 for resilience planting. The 2022 allocation includes $1.75 million for climate coordinators, $2.1 million for the Timbuctoo summer climate and careers institute, and up to $200,000 for the wood products development council. The 2017 allocation includes up to $750,000 for municipalities using state climate-risk guidance in local plans and ordinances. Separately, the law provides $1 million to the state forestry college, directly or through its Climate and Applied Forestry Research Institute, for forestry and forest-products research.

Communities get land and tree protection

The law renews $39.5 million for open-space purchases, with at least $4 million for environmental agency regions 1, 2, and 3. It renews $3.2 million for urban forestry, including up to $200,000 to replace public trees harmed by invasive species. At least $500,000 of forestry funding must be available in cities and towns with 65,000 or more residents. Local land trusts get $3 million in competitive grants and $1.5 million for conservation easements; up to 10% of each allocation can cover administration or technical help. The law also renews $21 million for farmland protection, including up to $500,000 for Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust buffer projects around Fort Drum and up to $106,000 for Cornell land, agricultural-district, and soil services.

Communities get recycling and cleanup funding

The law provides $21.3 million for waste reduction and recycling, including recycling markets, reuse, repair, and deconstruction. That total includes $5 million for municipal and nonprofit food-bank projects involving food donation and food-scrap recycling. Another $4 million supports the state's waste management and cleanup program under section 27-1915 of the environmental conservation law. It also provides $500,000 for costs before and after Adirondack landfill closures, under agreements with Essex County.

Communities keep brownfield project grants

For 2025–26, the law continues grants for eligible brownfield opportunity area projects. It renews $2 million each from 2024 and 2023, and $3.95 million from 2022. Older balances include $1.75 million from 2021, $1.5 million each from 2020 and 2019, $2 million from 2018, and $1.495 million from 2017. The grants remain subject to the state's brownfield opportunity area law. They fund projects, not a household entitlement.

Communities keep pollution and wastewater funding

The law renews $6.2 million and $4.5 million for non-farm pollution-control projects. The $6.2 million allocation includes $1 million that must support Cornell community pest management. Another $6.945 million supports wastewater improvements and aquatic habitat restoration. That includes $4 million in competitive municipal grants for natural infrastructure addressing floods, storm surge, and climate effects. Wastewater projects must address specified stormwater, sewer-overflow, or discharge requirements; systems violating title 8 of article 17 get priority.

Community parks keep targeted grant funding

The law renews $25.5 million and $25.211 million from separate $26 million parks, recreation, and historic preservation allocations. Each reserves at least $13 million for municipal parks in or mainly serving densely populated, disinvested, low-income, disadvantaged, or recreationally underserved areas. Each includes $250,000 for Tivoli Park and $500,000 for Hudson River Valley Trail Grants. The first includes $250,000 each for SUNY's environmental science and forestry college, Paul Smith's College, the Catskill Center, and Westchester Parks Foundation. The second also names support for that college, Paul Smith's College, the Catskill Center, Western New York Land Conservancy, and Amherst.

Community projects receive gun violence funding

The law continues $50 million for capital projects supporting crime-reduction strategies in communities affected by gun violence. Some money can be distributed through community engagement. That process requires a plan from the Criminal Justice Services Commissioner and approval from the Budget Director.

Community waterfront project funding continues

The law keeps unspent waterfront funding available: $16.22 million from 2022, $13.95 million from 2021, and $13.8 million from 2020. Those allocations reserve at least $10.5 million, $9 million, and $9 million, respectively, for projects in or mainly serving qualifying underserved areas. Each also allows up to $2 million for plans addressing future physical climate risks and designates $200,000 for the Niagara River Greenway Commission. Older funding includes $12.5 million from 2015, $12 million from 2010, and $26.625 million from 2007, including specified projects and the Beacon Institute. The older projects must serve densely populated areas with deterioration or disinvestment, or low-income or disadvantaged communities lacking recreation options.

Community waterfront projects keep targeted grants

The law renews $14.275 million for waterfront projects and $14.026 million from a separate $14.275 million allocation. Each allocation reserves at least $10.5 million for projects in or mainly serving densely populated, disinvested, low-income, disadvantaged, or recreationally underserved areas. Each allows up to $2 million for plan updates addressing future physical climate risks. Each also includes $300,000 for the Niagara River Greenway Commission. The grants fund community projects, not payments to residents.

Continued funding for cleaner public transportation

The law keeps $1.588 million, $2.797 million, and $22.568 million available for state shares of air-quality projects. These include clean-fueled buses and vehicles, cleaner air in schools, and help meeting environmental rules. These grants require eligibility under state environmental law and a budget division certificate approving the money's availability. Another $5.434 million supports state air-quality projects and can be assigned to other state agencies. This funding does not provide household payments.

Continued funding protects lakes and oceans

The law renews $5.05 million for ocean and Great Lakes conservation projects that follow state conservation policy. It also renews $4.7 million to control invasive species. At least $550,000 is for Lake George, and at least $1 million must be available for eradication. Competitive control and management grants require consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Continued recycling and food donation grants

The law keeps earlier funding available for landfill closures, recycling, and marketing reusable materials. Listed balances from 2021–2024 total $1.83 million for landfill closures, $61.265 million for recycling, and $2.15 million for materials marketing. The recycling funding includes $2.5 million for municipal and nonprofit food-bank food donation and food-scrap recycling projects. Spending requires a program and financial plan approved by the state budget director.

Continued upgrades for state cultural collections

The law continues $5 million for State Museum, Library, and Archives collection renovations, $15 million for displays, and $10 million for facilities. These funds can go to another state agency or public benefit corporation, but must keep their original purpose. Projects require budget director approval; the display plan comes jointly from the Cultural Education Trust board and State Education Department. The law also continues $3 million from 2023 and $2.991 million from 2022 for Legislative Library repairs.

County emergency communications grants continue

The law continues $85 million in county grants for emergency communications systems serving emergency call centers. Funds cover development, construction, installation, consolidation, or operation of these systems. Counties wholly contained within a city are not eligible. The state emergency services division must submit a spending plan, and the budget director must approve it before spending.

Criminal case evidence technology funding continues

The law continues $50 million for technology supporting the exchange of evidence in criminal cases, known as discovery. Funds cover equipment, software, hardware, and consulting under a state criminal justice plan approved by the budget director. Eligible entities include cities with more than one million residents. Another $25 million supports equipment and technology improvements to the statewide discovery database. These spending provisions do not change household eligibility or provide direct payments.

Dedicated infrastructure money for state parks

Money received and designated by the parks commissioner for the State Park Infrastructure Fund must support park infrastructure projects. Eligible uses include engineering services. The provision directs how designated money is spent; it does not specify a new funding amount or household payment.

Diesel pollution projects retain targeted funding

The law keeps $74,000 available for projects and equipment that reduce diesel pollution. Eligible uses include retrofits and purchases of low-emission vehicles and equipment. Activities must seek the greatest environmental benefit in areas federally designated as failing Clean Air Act standards.

Ecosystem protection and invasive species funding

The law continues $22.5 million for ocean and Great Lakes conservation under state environmental policy, including harmful algal blooms. This includes $750,000 for the Peconic Estuary Partnership; another $18.55 million supports invasive-species work through competitive grants with state council input. 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 hemlock woolly adelgid control. Up to $250,000 of the $500,000 southern pine beetle allocation supports the Central Pine Barrens commission’s prescribed-fire program.

Energy-saving work continues at public parks

The law keeps $1.948 million in earlier funding available for energy-saving work at New York parks and historic sites. The money can also cover staff costs and eligible earlier bills. It does not provide household payments.

Environmental and air projects retain funding

The law continues $5 million for projects supporting the Department of Environmental Conservation's mission. Another $1 million covers the federal share of air-resources capital projects. The air-project money can go to other state agencies carrying out the work. Neither allocation creates direct household payments.

Environmental and park project funding continues

The law renews $39.005 million for hazardous-waste cleanup, municipal landfill closure, land improvements, historic preservation, and municipal and urban cultural parks. The money remains limited to those purposes under the state's environmental law. Separate Environmental Quality Protection Fund provisions support water and air quality, land, solid-waste management, and park projects. The supplied descriptions list $15.336 million and $84.369 million for that separate funding without explaining their relationship, so its total is unclear. These funds support state and municipal projects, not direct household payments.

Environmental monitoring and response get equipment

The law provides $9 million for replacement vehicles, heavy construction equipment, other equipment, and facility improvements. The funding supports air monitoring, facility maintenance, and emergency response for public safety. It supports state operations, not household payments.

Facility grants for veterans' nonprofit groups

The law renews $5 million for competitive grants to veterans' nonprofit groups. Grants cover design, construction, repairs, and equipment at facilities the groups own or control. Veterans' Services and the state Dormitory Authority set the application process, and the authority administers the grants. Grant-funded movable equipment and capital assets must be used solely by the recipient.

Farm pollution and farmland protection keep funding

The law keeps $14.2 million available for projects that reduce pollution from farms. Another $13 million remains available for agriculture and farmland protection. The funding supports projects and activities, not direct household payments.

Farmland protection projects keep state support

The law renews $20.938 million for agriculture and farmland protection. Up to $1 million supports Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust buffer projects around Fort Drum. Cornell may receive up to $97,000 for land classification, agricultural-district maps, and soil lists.

Firefighters and emergency facilities get funding

The law provides $25 million in grants for volunteer fire department buildings and equipment. Grants can fund construction, renovation, or purchases, with money routed through state agencies or public authorities. Another $3 million funds improvements that preserve Homeland Security and Emergency Services facilities. That money can also pay liabilities incurred before April 1, 2025.

Food banks keep donation project funding

For 2025–26, the law continues municipal waste-reduction and recycling funding. Each listed original appropriation earmarks $2 million for municipalities and nonprofit food banks' food-donation and food-scrap-recycling projects. Remaining balances are $1.302 million from 2020, $2.241 million from 2019, $817,000 from 2018, and $6,000 from 2017. These grants fund eligible projects, not direct household payments.

Funding continues for covered lease claims

The law continues $2 million each from 2013 and 2014 for claims and losses involving covered leased projects. Payments cover injury, death, property damage, repairs, replacement, and rental-equivalent costs when damage makes a project unavailable. Coverage is limited to projects under the October 1, 1987 lease agreement, as amended or supplemented. After notice from the facilities development corporation, the budget director must request more appropriations when available funds cannot cover losses. This funding does not create a general household payment right.

Funding continues for cutting non-power emissions

The law renews funding for projects addressing greenhouse-gas emissions outside the power sector. Amounts are $2.5 million from 2022, $1.5 million each from 2019–2021, and $1 million each from 2018 and 2016. It also renews $1.7 million from 2017. Eligible work includes emissions inventories, demonstrations, community engagement, applied research, and specified Regenerate NY grants and Cornell research. Spending must follow a program and financial plan approved by the state budget director.

Funding continues past storm recovery

The law makes $40 million available for authorized Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence Seaway flood recovery, subject to Budget Director approval. It can cover eligible costs incurred or payments made before April 1, 2018. A separate storm-recovery pool allows up to $10 million, including at least $6.8 million for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany municipalities and special districts for July 2015 damage. That pool also allows up to $2 million for Monroe County's March 2017 damage. Up to $13 million supports authorized Southern Tier–Finger Lakes recovery from August 2018 storms and flooding; specified payments require Budget Director approval.

Funding fights invasive plants and pests

The law renews separate $13.238 million and $5.85 million allocations to control invasive species. At least $5.75 million and $1 million, respectively, are available for eradication; each allocation includes at least $450,000 for Lake George. The larger allocation includes at least $120,000 for Cornell plant certification and up to $500,000 for hemlock-woolly-adelgid control. It also includes $500,000 for southern pine beetle work, with up to $250,000 for Central Pine Barrens prescribed-fire administration. Grants are competitive and awarded in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Funding for environmental agency operations

The law continues $18.613 million to maintain and operate environmental department facilities and systems. This money can cover staff, employee benefits, and indirect costs. Another $6.976 million supports equipment, facility improvements and maintenance, air monitoring, and public-safety emergency response. It also continues $2.892 million for stewardship and emergency-preparedness vehicles and equipment, fish hatcheries, and marine infrastructure.

Funding for hatcheries and fishing access

The law continues $3.136 million for state fish-hatchery equipment, renovation, rebuilding, and related costs. It continues $409,000 to repair and improve fishing-access sites. Both allocations can cover related staff, employee benefits, and indirect costs. Another $2.563 million supports fish and wildlife habitat management, protection, restoration, and public access for related recreation.

Funding for parks and waterfront access

The law reserves $750,000 each for Belleayre Mountain ski center projects and the historic barns program. It reserves $6 million for zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums. At least $3.563 million supports qualifying waterfront projects, and at least $3.579 million supports qualifying municipal parks. Those projects must be in or mainly serve specified densely populated, deteriorated, low-income, disadvantaged, or recreation-poor areas. Additional funding is allowed for qualifying waterfront and parks projects.

Funding for safer youth facilities

The law provides $28.759 million for youth facility projects, administration, and security. This includes $15 million for preservation, $6 million for safety, and $5 million for environmental work. It also includes $100,000 for the Tonawanda Indian Community House. A separate $18 million funds construction, security, and improvements at existing youth facilities or programs. Both allocations can cover costs incurred before April 1, 2025.

Funding for state youth facility upkeep

The law provides $8.5 million for planning, design, and construction oversight at Office of Children and Family Services facilities. This includes $1.5 million for plans and studies and $7 million for design and construction management. The management work runs through the Office of General Services or the Dormitory Authority. Another $6.433 million supports facility and system maintenance and operations, including staff, benefits, and indirect costs. Operating funds can be assigned or transferred to another department, agency, or public authority.

Funding for wildlife research and protection

The law continues $1.85 million for biodiversity research, public-university field studies, and Catskill, Adirondack, and atmospheric research programs. Up to $500,000 can support pollinators, including up to $300,000 for Cornell research, habitat practices, outreach, and education. Another $200,000 funds an updated state deer assessment by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The law also continues $10 million for projects providing a net conservation benefit to threatened or endangered species. Those projects must address species potentially affected by major renewable-energy facilities covered by Environmental Conservation Law section 11-0535-c.

Funding improves park access for disabilities

The law renews $2.395 million to improve access for people with disabilities at parks and historic sites. The money also covers staff costs and specified earlier obligations. It supports facility improvements, not direct household payments.

Funding pollution cleanup and spill response

The law provides $10 million for staff pay and benefits in brownfield and voluntary cleanup programs. Environmental and health department program costs can include eligible expenses incurred before April 1, 2025. Another $21.2 million funds petroleum spill investigation, cleanup, and removal under state navigation law, including prior-year liabilities.

Funding protects farmland near Fort Drum

The law renews separate $18 million, $15 million, and $14 million allocations for agriculture and farmland protection. Each supports Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust buffer projects around Fort Drum. The respective allocations provide up to $1 million, $1 million, and at least $1 million for those projects. The $18 million allocation also provides up to $95,000 for Cornell land classification, agricultural district maps, and soil-list services.

Funding protects open land and trees

The law renews separate $31 million, $26.55 million, and $21.65 million allocations for open space and land purchases. Each includes $1 million for urban forestry. For cities and towns with at least 65,000 people, the respective forestry minimums are $500,000, $500,000, and $250,000. Competitive local land-trust grants receive $2.5 million, $2 million, and $2 million, respectively. Up to 10 percent of each land-trust allocation can cover administration or technical help. Land purchases in environmental department Regions 1, 2, and 3 receive at least $3 million, at least $1 million, and $1.5 million, respectively. The $31 million allocation also includes $200,000 for Lake George Park Commission facilities and $1.5 million for competitive conservation-easement grants. Up to 10 percent of that easement allocation can cover administration or technical help. Each smaller allocation includes $250,000 for resiliency planting.

Funding protects rivers lakes and coasts

The law renews $900,000 for the Long Island South Shore Estuary Reserve and $6.5 million for Hudson River estuary projects. The Hudson funding includes $1 million for the Mohawk River Action Plan and work against harmful algal blooms. Another $250,000 goes through Erie County's conservation district to the Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance. Separate $18.5 million and $6.05 million allocations support ocean and Great Lakes conservation under state environmental policy. The $18.5 million allocation includes harmful algal bloom projects, $450,000 for the Peconic Estuary Partnership, and $60,000 for the Great Lakes Commission.

Funding reduces runoff outside farms

The law renews separate $4.8 million and $4.5 million allocations for pollution-control projects outside agriculture. The projects address pollution carried from non-farm sources into waterways. The funding does not create direct household payments.

Funding State Fair and fairground improvements

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $5 million for State Fair infrastructure, improvements, and land purchases. Another $3.7 million supports State Fair repairs, maintenance, replacements, and energy-saving work; the infrastructure funding can transfer to public entities. The law also renews $5 million for noncompetitive fairground grants, capped at $200,000 per recipient until funds run out. Eligible agricultural or horticultural corporations and county extension associations must qualify for state premium reimbursement. Grants cover agricultural buildings, equipment, and specified water, restroom, septic, and storm-water systems, but exclude parking and signs.

Funding supports cemetery services for veterans

The law provides $4 million to design, build, maintain, and operate the state veterans' cemetery. State capital funds provide $2 million, and federal capital funds provide $2 million. The funding supports cemetery services for veterans and their families.

Funding supports environmental research and stewardship

The law renews funding for environmental commissions and the College of Environmental Science and Forestry's Native Peoples and Environment center. Listed amounts include $259,000 for the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and $373,000 for the center. Source entries conflict on the total: $1.0852 million versus $1.086 million. A separate $1.35 million supports biodiversity stewardship and research, including public university field studies. Up to $500,000 supports pollinator diversity, including up to $300,000 for Cornell. That work can cover research, habitat, recovery, management practices, outreach, and education. Another $100,000 supports the Cary Institute's Catskill environmental research and monitoring.

Funding supports pesticide and pollution prevention

The law provides $1.5 million for the state pesticide program, including at least $200,000 for Long Island pollution prevention. Another $4.6 million supports the pollution prevention institute. That includes $250,000 for a state contract with the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association for the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse. The funding supports program work, not household checks.

Funding tackles farm and community pollution

The law renews $17.5 million for farm pollution-control projects, including work against harmful algal blooms. This includes $500,000 for Suffolk County nutrient planning and implementation through Cornell Cooperative Extension. Another $250,000 supports Cornell pesticide-management education. The law also renews $6 million for pollution-control projects outside agriculture, including $1 million for Cornell community pest management.

Funding tackles farm runoff and waste

The law renews separate $18 million and $14.2 million allocations to reduce pollution carried from farms into waterways. The $18 million allocation also addresses harmful algal blooms. It includes $1 million for Cornell pest management, $500,000 for Suffolk County nutrient management, and $250,000 for pesticide education. Two separate $1.5 million allocations support farm waste management. One includes up to $700,000 for Cornell's dairy acceleration program, carried out with the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Funding to preserve sexual offense evidence

The law renews $5.979 million for a facility that stores sexual offense evidence collection kits in 2025–26. Funds cover facility work, planning, administration, and related Office of General Services support. This supports evidence storage rather than direct household payments.

Grants for community climate projects

The law continues separate $2.4 million and $2.803 million allocations for greenhouse-gas projects outside the power sector. Each includes up to $500,000 for Regenerate NY and $500,000 for natural-refrigeration demonstrations in disadvantaged communities. Municipal community-forest acquisition grants receive up to $500,000 in the first allocation and up to $1 million in the second. Spending must follow State Finance Law section 92-s and a program and financial plan approved by the State Budget Director. Another $250,000 goes to the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council for a demonstration in a disadvantaged New York community. The law also continues $12.5 million for Climate Smart Communities projects, including clean vehicles, under the state environmental law.

Grants for parks, trails, and heritage

The law makes $500,000 available through Parks & Trails New York for competitive grants to local park friends groups. Up to 10%, or $50,000, can cover administration or technical help. The Hudson River Valley Trail Grants Program receives $250,000, plus $100,000 under a 2015 authorization. Another $50,000 funds competitive grants to heritage-area organizations designated in New York law.

Hudson River Park development funding continues

The law renews $5 million for Hudson River Park development services and expenses. The money covers only specified costs incurred by the Hudson River Park Trust or state agencies acting for it. It cannot be passed to other public authorities or public benefit corporations.

Hudson River Park keeps development funding

The law renews $4.4 million for Hudson River Park development, including utility improvements. It also renews $1.505 million from a separate $4.2 million allocation for Trust development projects. Funds cover only qualifying liabilities incurred on or after April 1, 1999. The $4.4 million also covers qualifying state-agency liabilities incurred on the Trust's behalf. Neither allocation may be passed to another public benefit corporation or public authority.

Invasive species control keeps targeted funding

The law keeps separate amounts of $4.6 million, $4.794 million, and $4 million available for invasive-species work. Each amount includes at least $1 million for eradication. The first two also include at least $100,000 and $96,000 for Lake George, respectively. Funding supports task-force recommendations, eradication, control, and management grants. Grants are competitive and awarded in consultation with the New York Invasive Species Council.

Kings Park rehabilitation funds remain available

The law keeps $360,000 available for rehabilitation of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center in Smithtown. This is the remaining balance of an original $25 million appropriation. Funds can be allocated to other state departments and agencies for the project. The funding does not create a household payment or a new health-care benefit.

Local communities get planning grant funding

The law renews competitive grants for counties, cities, towns, and villages to make, update, or carry out smart growth plans. Funding includes $3.8 million, plus $3.65 million from the 2025 appropriation and $3 million from 2022. It also renews $2 million from each appropriation for 2016 through 2021. Nonprofit groups can receive up to 25% of each payment allocation for the same planning work. These grants do not pay households directly.

Local community planning keeps state aid

The law renews competitive aid for counties, cities, towns, and villages to create, update, or carry out smart-growth plans. It retains $300,000 each from 2011 and 2010, $400,000 from 2009, and $1 million from 2008. Up to 25 percent of payments may go to nonprofit organizations. Two earlier schedules also retain $3 million each for the New York State Quality Communities program. Those funds reimburse only eligible program-related costs.

Local conservation districts keep water funding

The law renews $17.25 million for Soil and Water Conservation District activities, including work against harmful algal blooms. It also renews $3 million under one earlier schedule and $1.86 million under each of two earlier schedules. Activities must qualify for reimbursement under section 11-a of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law. The funding supports district work, not direct household payments.

Local governments get growth planning grants

The law renews $600,000 for competitive planning grants to counties, cities, towns, and villages. Grants support creating, updating, or carrying out comprehensive plans consistent with smart growth. Up to 25 percent of payments can go to nonprofit organizations for those purposes.

Long Island pesticide prevention funding continues

The law continues pesticide-program funding for 2025–26. Renewed balances include $1.5 million each from 2024 and 2023, $1.313 million from 2022, and $1.058 million from 2021. Older balances include $1.395 million from 2020, $905,000 from 2019, and $67,000 from 2018. Each applicable original appropriation directs at least $200,000 to Long Island pesticide pollution prevention. These are program funds, not household payments.

More support for environmental justice communities

The law provides $14.3 million for environmental justice programs, including $3.8 million for Connect Kids. It includes $4 million for community impact and job training grants and $1.142 million for SUNY's Native Peoples environmental center. Community impact and job training projects must be in or affect environmental justice communities. Community impact grants are capped at $100,000 per group. Groups must mainly include affected residents, serve that community, focus on its environmental or related health issues, and share investigation results.

Municipal wastewater upgrades get continued funding

The law renews $22.25 million for municipal wastewater upgrades and aquatic habitat restoration, including harmful algal bloom projects. Named uses include Suffolk septic research and sewers, Nassau's Bay Park and Long Beach projects, and source-water assessments. Wastewater upgrades must address stormwater, sewer-overflow, and discharge requirements, with priority for systems violating state wastewater-discharge law. Suffolk research must follow a program developed with the environmental agency and can receive a 50% match; specified Stony Brook efforts need no match. Habitat projects must meet the state's legal definition of aquatic habitat restoration.

Natural resource damage recovery funding continues

For 2025–26, the law continues funding to assess and recover damages to natural resources. It renews $1.775 million each from 2024 and 2023, and $1.636 million from 2022. Older balances include $1.242 million from 2021, $705,000 from 2020, $1.144 million from 2019, $1.326 million from 2018, and $997,000 from 2017. It also renews $504,000 from 2016, $250,000 from 2015, $147,000 from 2014, $9,000 from 2012, and $1,000 from 2011. These funds support environmental assessment and recovery, not household payments.

Navigation programs keep funding for administration

The law renews $1.838 million from a $2.3 million allocation to administer Navigation Law programs. The funds are limited to programs authorized by section 79-b. This supports administration, not direct household payments.

Nonfarm pollution projects keep earlier funding

The law continues funding for nonfarm pollution-control projects addressing pollution from scattered sources. Balances include $4 million each from 2012 and 2011, $3.703 million from 2010, and $5.6 million from 2009. They also include $4.75 million from 2008 and $6.417 million from 2007. The 2006 schedule reserves at least $5.502 million for nonfarm projects. The funding supports project sponsors, with potential community benefits from pollution control.

Nonprofit arts facilities get improvement grants

The law provides $40 million for arts and cultural facility grants, including up to $400,000 for administration. Up to $20 million is reserved exclusively for eligible small and midsize nonprofit arts and cultural groups. Competitive grants start at $10,000, and the state arts council can waive matching funds when it finds them unnecessary. The award process must consider regional distribution and support uses throughout New York.

Ocean and Great Lakes conservation continues

The law renews ocean and Great Lakes conservation funding: $4.728 million from 2012 and $5 million each from 2011 and 2010. It also renews $5.953 million from 2009, $4 million from 2007, and $3 million from 2006. Conservation projects must follow Article 14 of the state's environmental conservation law. Another $1 million covers the federal share of eligible fish, wildlife, and marine resource capital projects, including property purchases.

Park visitors keep access and safety funding

The law renews $46.859 million from a $47 million allocation and $40.661 million from a $47.525 million allocation. These funds support state parks, public access, accessibility, trails, habitat, facilities, and stewardship. Each includes $2 million for competitive grants through Parks & Trails New York to local park and environmental agency friends groups. Up to 10 percent of each grant allocation may cover administration or technical help. The first reserves $10 million for Adirondack and Catskill safety and wilderness protection, $250,000 for the Adirondack Mountain Club, and $2 million for the Ausable River Association and academic partners. The second includes $8 million for Adirondack and Catskill safety and wilderness protection, $1 million for Belleayre Mountain, and database, visitor-center, and historic-area projects.

Parks and canals get continued support

The law renews $8.704 million for preventive maintenance at parks and historic sites, including worker pay and benefits. It renews $6.218 million in bond proceeds for recreation development and recreation or historic-site land purchases allowed by state law. Another $1.798 million covers the state's share of approved historic preservation and municipal park projects, including urban cultural parks. Those projects need approval under state environmental law, and funds require a budget director's availability certificate. The law also provides $2.5 million for canal maintenance, construction, reconstruction, development, or promotion under state finance law, including liabilities incurred before April 1, 2025.

Pine preserves keep conservation and planning

The law renews $2.381 million for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission. Earlier Albany Pine Bush schedules also retain $1.5 million, $800,000, and $400,000. Long Island Central Pine Barrens planning retains $2.5 million. Its earlier schedules also retain $1.1 million, $950,000, and $700,000. The money supports preserve work and regional land and resource planning.

Pollution prevention research funding continues

The law continues pollution-prevention institute funding. It renews $4.6 million from 2024, $1.442 million from 2023, and $3.15 million from 2022. The appropriations include $250,000 for the state's contract with the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association. That contract supports the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse, not direct household assistance.

Pollution-affected communities keep grants and training

The law renews environmental-justice balances of $13 million from 2024, $12.596 million from 2023, and $9.7 million from 2022. It also continues older balances: $5.083 million from 2021, $4.75 million from 2020, $4.48 million from 2019, $3.091 million from 2018, $1.768 million from 2017, $3.051 million from 2016, and $245,000 from 2015. The 2024 schedule includes $3 million for Connect Kids and $4 million for community-impact and job-training grants, including $500,000 for nonprofit-run competitive community-capacity grants. Community-group grants generally have a $100,000 limit, reduced to $50,000 under the 2016 and 2015 appropriations; up to 10% of the $500,000 capacity allocation can cover administration or technical help. Projects must address multiple environmental risks, including lead where specified; groups must serve and mainly represent affected communities and share project results with residents.

Pretrial and reentry facility grants continue

The law continues $10 million for county and nonprofit capital projects supporting pretrial services, alternatives to incarceration, and reentry programs. Eligible costs include equipment, technology, and facility renovations. Funding follows a state criminal justice plan approved by the budget director. The money supports programs, not direct household payments.

Regional lakes and estuaries keep support

The law renews $664,000 for the Lake George Park Commission. Long Island's South Shore Estuary Reserve retains $2 million, plus earlier allocations of $900,000, $600,000, and $350,000. The Hudson River Estuary Management Plan retains $5 million from 2008, alongside $5 million allocations in earlier open-space schedules. No more than $1 million of the 2008 amount may fund specified Hudson-Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial events, projects, and programs. The Finger Lakes–Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance retains $2 million, $1.5 million, and $1.3 million under separate schedules. Ocean and Great Lakes conservation projects retain $4.75 million and must follow article 14 of the Environmental Conservation Law.

River and lake protection funding continues

The law renews $7.5 million for the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda and Management Plan, including harmful algal bloom projects. Of that amount, $1 million is reserved for the Mohawk River Action Plan. Funding can go to the named water-pollution commission, Cornell Water Resources Institute, or Department of Natural Resources for Action Agenda work. Another $3.5 million supports the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance. The money funds watershed protection, not household payments.

State Fair facilities receive repair funding

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $44 million for State Fair facility projects. Named sites include Suburban Park, Chevy Court, and the Expo Center. Funds cover construction, repairs, improvements, preventive maintenance, replacement, and refurbishment.

State lands and forests get funding

The law provides $4 million to care for newly acquired and existing state lands. Work includes land management plans, invasive species management, and developing and carrying out Green Certification for state forests. Another $1 million covers only the federal share of eligible land and forest capital projects, including Forest Legacy Program purchases.

State park projects retain engineering funds

The law keeps $11.6 million available for engineering services on State Park Infrastructure Fund projects. Funds cover plans, designs, surveys, testing, construction management, and related services. The money supports park projects, not direct household payments.

Support for local climate planning

The law continues $7.025 million for local climate plans, adaptation, coordinators, planting, forestry research, and the Staying Connected Initiative. It also supports the Timbuctoo summer climate and careers institute and up to $200,000 for the wood products development council. A separate allocation lists $2 million for coordinators, $500,000 for planting, and $25,000 for Staying Connected. That allocation also lists $2.1 million for Timbuctoo and up to $200,000 for the council; its total is unstated. These allocations must follow State Finance Law section 92-s and a program and financial plan approved by the State Budget Director. Public broadcasting stations also receive funding for digital climate teaching tools, developed with the environmental department; no separate amount is stated.

Urban farms and gardens keep grants

The law renews $2.325 million for the urban farms and community gardens grant program. The money covers program services, expenses, and grants. Cornell University may receive up to $325,000.

Waste cleanup and landfill funding continues

Cleanup staffing funds include $8.764 million from 2024, $3.587 million from 2023, and older balances. They cover environmental department staff and health department allocations for costs incurred before each appropriation’s stated April 1 deadline. Waste management and cleanup services and capital work retain $3.835 million from 2020 and $3.488 million from 2019. Adirondack landfill closure work retains $461,000 from 2018 and $312,000 from 2017 under Essex County agreements. Rush Landfill post-closure funding from 2007–2009 also continues. Federal-share materials management projects retain $1 million from 2024 and $3 million from 2023.

Wildlife and pollinator research keeps funding

The law renews $1.789 million for biodiversity research and stewardship, including $100,000 for the Cary Institute's Catskill research and monitoring. Up to $500,000 supports pollinator work, including up to $300,000 for Cornell. This work covers pesticide effects, bee care, habitat, pollinator losses, outreach, and education. The law also renews $500,000 each from 2010 and 2009, including $75,000 and $100,000, respectively, for Cayuga Island. Earlier biodiversity schedules list $1.5 million, $1 million, and $700,000.

Wildlife habitat and recreation get funding

The law provides $2 million to manage, protect, and restore fish and wildlife habitat and improve public recreation access. Another $1.775 million supports assessment of natural resource damage, recovery, and restoration. It also provides $5 million for conservation projects benefiting endangered and threatened species potentially affected by major renewable energy facilities. Those projects must meet the state's net conservation benefit requirements; funds can be shared with other state agencies.

Youth facilities retain project planning funds

The law keeps prior funds available for projects at Office of Children and Family Services facilities. They cover design, planning, inspection, construction management, and related services. Ten balances from 2024–2015 continue: $6.49 million, $3.714 million, $5.073 million, $4.358 million, $7 million, $1.25 million, $3.949 million, $7 million, $2.066 million, and $648,000. The money supports facility projects, not direct payments to families.

Zoos and gardens keep grant funding

The law keeps unspent grants available for participating zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums. It renews $1.357 million from a $20 million allocation and $303,000 from a $16 million allocation. It also renews $1.737 million from another $16 million allocation. The money supports institutions, not direct household payments.

Zoos and gardens keep program funding

The law renews $20 million for the zoos, botanical gardens, and aquaria program. It also renews $11.478 million from a separate $20 million allocation. The money supports participating institutions and their activities, not direct household payments.

Zoos and gardens retain program funding

The law renews $10.25 million from a 2013 authorization and $7.5 million from a 2006 authorization. The money supports New York's zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums program. It goes to eligible institutions, not directly to households.

Clean water projects keep public assistance

Federal-share water-resource projects retain $1 million from 2024 and $3 million from 2023, including allocations to other state agencies. State assistance retains $2.543 million, $8.187 million, and $8.722 million from original appropriations of $46.918 million, $87.582 million, and $104.5 million. Seven additional balances continue: $176,000, $4.55 million, $592,000, $1.198 million, $69,000, $1.907 million, and $2.681 million. Eligible uses include regional water quality, wastewater, flood control, dam safety, state facilities, open space, parks, and historic sites. State-assistance projects require Budget Division approval of fund availability and must qualify under the applicable clean-water law. Allocations to public authorities and public benefit corporations remain legally limited, with a stated exception for state-facility projects.

Grants replace unsafe municipal guiderail ends

The law renews $375,000 to reimburse municipalities for replacing specified guiderail end terminals. The terminals must have been removed from the state's approved list during fiscal year 2017–18. Municipalities must qualify for state highway aid under section 10-c, and reimbursement cannot exceed $10,000 per unit. The grants support road safety work, not household payments.

Sewage construction keeps bond funding available

The law allows up to $15.996 million in remaining Pure Waters Bond Act proceeds for sewage-treatment construction. The money covers the non-municipal share of construction costs through the capital projects fund. Spending must follow the purposes and limits in the state sewage-construction law. Total certified spending cannot exceed the appropriation.

Wastewater upgrades and habitat restoration keep funding

The law continues state-share funding for municipal wastewater upgrades and eligible aquatic habitat restoration. Balances include $2.932 million each from 2012 and 2011, plus $8.9 million from 2009 and $9 million from 2008. Another $10 million comes from 2007 and $7 million from 2006. The 2012 amount reserves at least $300,000 for a Western Bays study of allowable pollution loads. Wastewater projects must address stormwater, sewer-overflow, or discharge requirements, with priority for systems violating state water-pollution law. Habitat projects must meet the law's definition; municipalities and eligible nonprofits receive support.

Water grants and sewer projects continue

The law continues $27.5 million from a $200 million water-infrastructure appropriation authorized under the 2015 state water improvement law. The original fund allowed up to $100 million each in 2016–17 and 2017–18, reserving at least $10 million each year for legal compliance. Separately, $22 million continues for the Huntington Station Sewer Treatment Center Network expansion in Suffolk County. Another $5 million continues for North Tonawanda wastewater plant upgrades in Niagara County. The law also continues $1.254 million from a $5 million Manhasset sewer appropriation for the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District.

Water quality administration funding continues

The law continues funding for staff, benefits, services, and water-quality work supporting the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. The balances are $483,000 from 2022, $2.985 million from 2021, and $2.958 million from 2020. They also include $2.742 million from 2019 and $775,000 from 2018. Other state agencies can receive part of this funding for the same work.

Capital aid continues for disability providers

The law continues capital aid for facilities serving people with developmental disabilities, including property, construction, accessibility, and adaptive technology costs. Listed balances include $28.091 million in broader capital aid and $17.01 million for voluntary community facilities. Aid can cover up to 100% of eligible net costs; family-care providers can receive loans or grants. Another $5 million supports nonprofit community program upkeep and fire or life safety. Required project plans need budget approval, agency terms apply, and specified community facilities must meet Mental Hygiene Law licensing requirements.

Capital aid supports community mental health facilities

The law continues $53.727 million for community mental health facilities, including property purchases, construction, rehabilitation, and relocation. Municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofits need approval from the Office of Mental Health. Renewed balances from prior $6 million allocations support existing facilities with code, safety, structural, or mechanical problems. Grants may cover up to 100 percent of reasonable capital costs, plus eligible planning and construction management. Two separate $1 million allocations reimburse eligible community project costs that cannot use bonds, including liabilities before April 1, 2024, and April 1, 2023, respectively. Those projects must be funded through the Mental Hygiene Capital Improvement Fund; the money may also pay the state Dormitory Authority to retire bond obligations.

Children's health and food-access funding continues

The law renews environmental-health balances of $11.25 million from 2024, $10.247 million from 2023, and $6.569 million from 2022. The 2024 schedule includes $4 million for children's environmental-health centers, up to $3.85 million for fresh local food access, and $1 million for Stony Brook water-treatment research. Food projects can support Fresh Connect, SNAP access, community-supported agriculture benefits, and technology access; the law does not change SNAP eligibility. Older balances are $3.758 million from 2021, $3.63 million from 2020, $782,000 from 2019, $1.492 million from 2018, and $1.403 million from 2017. Older schedules include up to $500,000 for CleanSweepNY, $2 million for children's centers and childhood lead-exposure assessments, and $1 million for Stony Brook research on removing 1,4-dioxane from water, paid directly or through its research foundation.

Continued funding repairs addiction services facilities

The law continues $30.26 million in listed balances for minor improvements at supported addiction-services facilities. Separate agency-facility repair balances range from $131,000 to $2 million, from original allocations of $1 million to $2 million. It also renews unspecified preservation balances from earlier allocations ranging from $3 million to $15 million, including potential contract claims. Spending requires budget-director-approved project plans; earlier liabilities must meet each allocation's applicable April 1 cutoff. Transfers of preservation funding require the commissioner's request and the budget director's approval.

Disability facilities and housing retain funding

The law keeps capital aid available for facilities and supportive housing serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Balances are $12.406 million from 2017, $4.376 million from 2016, $186,000 from the amended 2016 appropriation, and $10 million from 2014. Eligible work includes acquisition, construction, repairs, safety improvements, environmental changes, adaptive technology, and supportive housing. Spending requires a comprehensive project plan approved by the Director of the Budget. Some housing costs need disability-agency commissioner approval; transfers also require the commissioner’s request and budget approval.

Disability facility operations and repairs continue

The law continues $27.297 million in listed balances for state developmental-disability facility operations, including staff and related costs. It also keeps $3.907 million available for leased program sites, furniture, and equipment, subject to an approved project plan. Remaining balances of $4,000 support former developmental-center upkeep, and $14,000 supports facility preservation and certain contract claims. Specified transfers to the Dormitory Authority require an agency commissioner request and budget director approval.

Facility improvements help adult care residents

The law provides $3.266 million to improve adult care facilities' physical conditions and residents' quality of life. It targets facilities with many residents receiving SSI, state supplements, assisted-living Medicaid, or safety net assistance. Residents' councils, the health department, and the budget director must approve project plans. Awards must consider facility finances and resident needs. Funding cannot replace operators' duty to maintain safe, clean facilities in good repair.

Funding improvements at agribusiness childcare centers

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $3.2 million to improve agribusiness child development centers. These centers are run by the New York Federation of Growers and Processors. The law also renews a separate $3.2 million funding line for center repairs and improvements. The funding does not set family payments or change childcare eligibility or fees.

Funding supports addiction services and operations

The law continues $5.014 million for approved addiction detection, prevention, treatment, recovery, and equipment expenses. Transfers of that funding to another state agency need the budget director's approval. It renews $3 million and $1.311 million for capital planning, construction oversight, inspections, studies, testing, and environmental reviews. The $1.311 million is the remaining balance from a $2 million allocation made in 2023. Another $3.1 million from 2024 and $1.578 million from 2023 support facility maintenance and operations, including staff costs.

Funding supports children's health and food access

The law provides $11.25 million for environmental health testing, assessments, and related work on contaminants and harmful algal blooms. It includes $4 million for children's environmental health centers and up to $500,000 for CleanSweepNY. Up to $3.85 million supports access to local, fresh, nutritious food in nutritionally underserved neighborhoods. Stony Brook University receives $1 million for research, testing, and pilot projects on removing emerging water contaminants.

Local communities get anti-poverty project funding

The law provides $25 million for locally chosen anti-poverty projects, paid through each task force's coordinating nonprofit. Task forces must gather resident input and submit plans with focus areas, measurable goals, and completion timelines for commissioner approval. Spending also requires a plan approved by the state budget director. Planning and administration are capped at the lesser of $300,000 or 20% of each award unless the commissioner approves more. Funds cannot replace existing program funding or support projects needing ongoing state financial support.

Removing unusable mental health buildings

The law provides $13.128 million to demolish unused state mental health facilities and clean up their sites. It also covers design and environmental work. The mental health commissioner must find the buildings in poor or uninhabitable condition. No state agency can have a long-term use for them.

State health facilities receive upkeep funding

The law provides $10 million to maintain and improve existing Health Department facilities, including planning and construction costs. Another $12.6 million supports improvements, construction, insurance fees, and preventive maintenance at five named facilities. They are St. Albans, Oxford, Batavia, and Montrose nursing homes, plus Helen Hayes Hospital. Transfers to the state Dormitory Authority for capital projects require the health commissioner's request and Budget Director approval.

Technology funding helps Medicaid behavioral health providers

The law makes $10 million available for nonprofit providers' technology and infrastructure tied to behavioral health services in Medicaid managed care. Eligible costs include electronic health records, billing systems, hardware, and other information technology. Some money may support transition training and technical assistance. Providers must be licensed, certified, or approved by the state's mental health, addiction-services, or developmental-disabilities office. This funding does not itself create new individual coverage rights.

Funding modernizes public housing for residents

The law provides $6.4 million in new public housing modernization funding. It continues $6.4 million each from 2024 and 2023, plus $6.08 million each from 2022 through 2019. It also continues $5.843 million from 2018, $5.873 million from 2017, and $2.939 million from 2016. Each appropriation allows up to $400,000 for specified public housing capital work and up to 5% for administration. Spending requires the budget director's approval of a financial plan from the Housing Trust Fund Corporation.

Funding preserves federally supported rural rentals

The law provides $10 million to preserve rental properties covered by the federal USDA Section 515 program. Funding supports the properties rather than direct payments to residents. The provision does not set an individual household benefit amount.

Funding repairs and replaces manufactured homes

The law continues $5 million from each year from 2020 through 2024 for mobile or manufactured homes and parks. Loans and grants can support purchases, demolition, replacement, and repairs. Spending requires the budget director's approval of the administering agency's financial plan. A separate replacement program makes up to $13 million available with housing funds from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 budgets. The provisions do not set individual homeowner awards or loan amounts.

Funding restores abandoned properties in communities

The law lists $40 million for land bank services and costs to redevelop blighted and abandoned properties. It also lists a $40 million redevelopment appropriation that allows transfers to state departments, agencies, or public authorities. Funding must support redevelopment of blighted and abandoned properties. These provisions do not set household payments or individual eligibility rules.

Funding supports safer, more resilient homes

The law continues $40 million for the Resilient and Ready Fund to support home repairs and permanent resilience upgrades. It also provides $20 million for lead removal outside New York City, administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation. These provisions do not set household eligibility tests or individual award amounts. The resilience provision does not state a deadline for using its funds.

Public housing repairs outside New York City

The law provides $75 million to repair or replace public housing outside New York City. Eligible properties must be specific multifamily rental sites currently owned by federally or state-supervised public housing authorities. Funding covers moderate or major repairs, or demolition followed by new construction. The provisions do not set tenant payments.

Renewable energy projects in public housing

The law continues $500,000 within a 2017 Climate Smart Communities appropriation for renewable-energy projects in public low-income housing. Projects must be easy to copy elsewhere and can include solar panels, heat pumps, and wind turbines. The stated job goal covers people in environmental justice communities and people released from state prisons or local jails. The funding pays for projects, not checks to residents.

Residential lead removal funding stays available

The law retains $20 million from 2024 and $20 million from 2023 for the Housing Trust Fund Corporation's lead removal program. Funds may support lead removal outside New York City. This provision does not state household eligibility or individual assistance amounts.

Supportive housing funding for developmental disabilities

The law keeps $12 million available from a $15 million appropriation for housing reserved for people with developmental disabilities. It covers development costs and buying, building, or repairing supportive housing. Providers need approval from the state developmental-disabilities commissioner, and projects need budget director approval. Transfers also require those officials' authorization, and the agency can place a lien equal to a loan or grant. Residents do not receive direct payments.

Continued grants for child care facilities

The law continues $50 million in competitive grants for child care facility design, construction, repairs, and equipment. Each grant must be at least $50,000. Equipment and other capital assets must last at least 10 years, and movable assets must be used only by the recipient. The state child services agency and Dormitory Authority set the application process. Funding goes to qualifying facilities, not directly to families.

Funding for regional school meal kitchens

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $10 million for regional school meal facilities and related services and grants. The facilities must prepare and distribute New York-focused meals. Eligible work includes food collection and storage hubs and large central kitchens. The funding does not change who qualifies for school meals or provide direct household payments.

Nonpublic schools get more safety funding

The law raises the reappropriated 2024 nonpublic school health and safety allocation from $45 million to $70 million. Grants cover equipment, security staff, assessments, training, hazard cleanup, and facility repairs and maintenance. Awards can be competitive or noncompetitive. They follow a plan developed by the education commissioner and approved by the state budget director.

Public libraries get building improvement grants

The law provides $44 million for approved public library and library-system building projects. Grants cover land and building purchases, construction, renovation, and rehabilitation. An additional $10 million may also support health, safety, and disability-access projects. Projects require the state education commissioner's approval and follow the library construction aid distribution rules. Feasibility studies, plans, and similar activities are excluded.

Public libraries get more building funding

The law raises the reappropriated 2024 public library construction allocation from $34 million to $44 million. It covers land purchases and buying, building, renovating, or repairing library buildings. Feasibility studies, plans, and similar work are excluded. Projects need commissioner approval and must follow state distribution rules.

Repair funding for specialized and state schools

The law provides $23.4 million to repair Education Department facilities and $4.2 million to maintain and operate facilities and systems. Operating money covers staff costs, benefits, and indirect costs. School repair funding includes $2.994 million for the School for the Deaf and $4.47 million for the School for the Blind. Another $20.099 million supports the state-owned St. Regis Mohawk, Onondaga Nation, and Tuscarora Nation schools. Repair projects must follow Education Department plans approved by the budget director.

State education facilities keep repair funding

The law keeps $17.963 million in remaining funds from 2018–2024 budgets available for minor repairs to state education facilities. The work helps keep facilities maintained by the State Education Department safe to use. Projects must follow a department plan approved by the state budget director. The money funds facilities, not household payments.

Students keep school outdoor access funding

For 2025–26, the law continues older Connect Kids funding for outdoor activities and visits to public lands and parks. The program serves Title I schools. Funding includes $2 million from 2020 and $1 million from 2019. It also includes up to $1 million each from 2018 and 2017, and up to $500,000 from 2016.

Backup funding for bridge authority reserves

From April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, the law authorizes a $36 million capital fund advance. It replaces the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority's insurance and operating contingency reserves when needed for their intended purposes. The advance is unavailable until the budget director issues a certificate approving its release.

Border crossing studies keep earlier funding

The law keeps $2 million available for eligible border-crossing study and activity bills. The transportation department must have incurred those bills for non-state entities under the Highway Law or Transportation Law. Another $1,000 in spending authority remains for Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority facilities and needed Peace Bridge Plaza improvements.

Communities keep transportation and development grants

The law keeps $36.699 million available from a $78 million transportation, infrastructure, and economic development program. Eligible work includes transportation, airports, water and sewer systems, industrial water supplies, and economic development. Each grant must be at least $125,000, and spending must follow a plan submitted to the state budget director. Transfers and allocations to other agencies need the director’s approval.

Continued development funding for New York communities

The law keeps $20 million from 2012 and $12 million from 2013 available through the Empire State Economic Development Fund. The latter includes obligations incurred before April 1, 2013. Another $32 million supports services, loans, and grants for communities affected by state correctional or juvenile facility closures. It also continues $30 million for development and infrastructure around Onondaga Lake, including obligations incurred before April 1, 2014. These funds support community projects, not direct household payments.

Continued energy upgrades for state buildings

Projects required by Executive Order 88 retain $2 million from 2020, $1 million from 2017, $301,000 from 2016, and $1.272 million from 2015. These cover building work, efficient equipment, and cleanup; another $70,000 supports projects required by Executive Order 111. Energy conservation at existing state facilities retains $9.4 million from 2024, $7 million from 2023, and $1.504 million from 2022. Those funds can also pay specified obligations incurred before April 1 of the relevant year. Empire State Plaza retains $25.029 million for an energy system and efficiency work, using renewable energy as much as possible.

Continued flood repairs for state property

The law retains $15 million from each of the 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 flood-recovery appropriations. A separate $15 million also remains available to repair, restore, or replace state-owned structures and their contents. Transfers require budget director approval and must be at least the applicable standard flood-insurance coverage limits. For the separate appropriation, General Services consults with state emergency officials before routing money to the responsible agency. This funding repairs state property, not private homes.

Continued funding for energy research projects

The law continues $15 million for conservation and efficiency pilot projects. That money must go to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Another $30 million supports transportation fuel and efficiency projects, including renewable fuels, flexible-fuel vehicles, hybrids, and related research. These programs do not specify household rebates, utility savings, or changes to fuel prices.

Continued grants for eligible fairground repairs

The law renews a $5 million fairground capital appropriation, with $3.702 million remaining. Grants are noncompetitive and capped at $200,000 per recipient. Recipients must qualify for fair premium reimbursement under state agriculture law. Parking facilities and signs are not covered, and grants end when the money runs out.

Continued planning for shared state facilities

State construction planning retains $11.758 million from 2024, $7.761 million from 2023, and $4.946 million from 2022. The Office of General Services uses this money for plans, construction management, inspections, and related services. Available amounts are net of disallowances, refunds, rebates, reimbursements, and credits. Facility design and construction also retain $10 million each from 2009 and 2008, plus $9 million from 2007. Transfers from those construction funds must build a facility serving multiple state agencies.

Continued redevelopment study for Perrysburg center

The law continues $220,000 for a marketing and redevelopment study of the J N Adam developmental center in Perrysburg. The study also examines the buildings' historic significance. It requires consultation with specified state agencies and corporations. Copies go to the governor, legislative leaders, and specified state and local officials.

Federal funding supports Republic Airport improvements

The law provides $10 million in federal funds for approved Republic Airport construction, repairs, property, equipment, and aviation studies. Federal officials must agree to finance their share before the state requests a certificate making funds available. Early design requires Budget Director approval and the commissioner's written assurance that federal money is likely. This is airport project funding, not household aid.

Flood-damaged state structures get repair funding

The law provides $15 million to repair, restore, or replace state-owned structures and their contents. With budget director approval, the Office of General Services must transfer or assign money to the responsible state agency. It must consult the state's homeland security and emergency services division. The assigned amount cannot fall below the applicable coverage limits of standard flood-insurance policies.

Funding continues for ethanol refinery pilot

The law keeps $20 million available to build a pilot cellulosic ethanol refinery. Applicants compete for the funding. The law does not promise household payments or lower fuel prices.

Funding for World Cup and tourism

The law provides $20 million for FIFA World Cup services and expenses. It also provides $8 million for Market New York, including loans and grants. That program supports projects that improve or promote regional attractions in New York. Neither allocation creates direct household payments.

Funding military facility repairs and upkeep

The law provides $13.801 million for military and naval facility preservation, including design and construction oversight. That funding also covers liabilities incurred before April 1, 2025. Another $19.572 million funds facility and system operations, including staff pay, benefits, and indirect costs. The operating amount includes $11.959 million from other capital funds and $7.613 million from federal capital funds. Operating funds can be transferred to other departments, agencies, or public authorities.

Funding recycling markets and materials projects

The law provides $650,000 for regional efforts to market reused or recycled materials. Another $1 million funds the federal share of eligible materials management capital projects in New York. These funds support regional programs and projects, not direct household payments.

Grants support local government cost savings

The law makes $20 million available for local government mergers, dissolutions, consolidations, shared services, and cooperation agreements. The Secretary of State develops the competitive application process. Funded changes must permanently reduce operating costs or property-tax burdens. The law does not guarantee a specific household tax cut.

Grown and Certified keeps program funding

The law keeps $20 million available for the Grown and Certified program. The money supports program services, expenses, loans, and grants. This provision does not state recipient eligibility or individual award amounts.

High-speed rail projects keep federal funding

The law keeps $12.309 million in federal funds available for high-speed ground transportation projects. The money supports research, development, implementation, operations, and facilities. Eligible technologies include conventional high-speed rail, very high-speed rail, and magnetic levitation.

Higher funding for military facility operations

The law raises a 2022 federal military facility funding authorization from $7 million to $7.232 million. The Division of Military and Naval Affairs uses the money to maintain and operate facilities and systems. Covered expenses include staff costs, fringe benefits, and indirect costs.

Local roads and airport access keep funding

The law keeps $9.489 million from a $37.310801 million appropriation for highway, bridge, and traffic work tied to Fort Drum's expansion. Those projects can proceed with or without federal aid. Another $656,000 supports highway information centers near Massachusetts, Canada, Pennsylvania, and Interstate 87 near State Route 17. Mineola's rail-crossing project keeps $1.773 million, usable only for consulting services. Airport-access work keeps $9.358 million from a $564 million allocation, with costs repaid from bond proceeds. That work includes the Grand Central Parkway–Union Turnpike–Jackie Robinson Parkway–Van Wyck interchange and Van Wyck Expressway expansion.

Local transportation financing gets state support

The law allocates $50 million for transportation department liabilities incurred for non-state entities under highway or transportation law. New York City can get reimbursement for eligible projects handled on its behalf by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority using qualifying transferred or reallocated federal funds. The state pays 50% of the nonfederal share, capped at 10% of project costs. The City must certify federal eligibility, work performed, full repayment of the project match to the transit authority, and a request within the authorized state share; the transportation commissioner must approve eligible activities. The transportation department must also give municipalities information needed to keep eligible nonfederal project-share bonds tax-exempt under the specified 1991 law or Highway Law section 80-b; this is not a household tax break.

Metropolitan transit keeps vehicle and facility funding

The law keeps a $1.476 million balance from 2015 available for transit capital work in the metropolitan commuter district. It supports facilities, vehicles, equipment, planning, repairs, and improvements for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and eligible local systems. Project plans require budget director approval. Vehicles and related equipment must have an average service life of at least five years. Other systems must primarily serve the district and qualify for state operating aid; their distribution formula requires transportation commissioner and budget director approval.

New equipment for agriculture department operations

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law provides $600,000 for Agriculture and Markets Department vehicles and equipment. Another $115,000 funds purchases or replacement of laboratory equipment. This money supports department operations, not direct household payments.

New grants for county infrastructure projects

The law provides $50 million for county infrastructure grants, capped at $1 million per grant. Counties wholly contained within a city are not eligible. Funds cover construction, rebuilding, renovation, site preparation, demolition, property purchases, planning, design, and related costs. The grants support county projects rather than direct household payments.

New York canal repairs keep funding

The law keeps $158,000 from 1988 and $326,000 from 1987 available for the state barge canal system. Funds cover engineering, property purchases, and repairs to dams, locks, embankments, and related facilities. Funding requires an availability certificate from the state budget director. Changes between projects with a common purpose also need budget approval.

Rail freight and engine upgrades retain funding

The law continues $54.066 million in listed balances for rail freight construction, improvements, capital facilities, and property purchases. Within specified allocations, up to $3 million supports Long Island Rail Road diesel-engine emissions upgrades. Up to $1 million supports other diesel train engine retrofits. The 2013 allocation describes its Long Island Rail Road work as a one-year pilot.

Rail projects retain state capital funding

The law renews $34.635 million for the Gateway Development Commission toward New York's share of Hudson Yards Concrete Casing costs. It also renews $867,000 from a $22 million appropriation for the Empire Rail Corridor between New York City and Niagara Falls. Eligible corridor work includes rail facilities, highway-rail crossings, and intercity passenger-service improvements. The corridor program must follow an agreement between the transportation commissioner and the Senate Task Force on High Speed Rail.

Regional tourism and football receive support

The law provides $8 million for Market New York services, loans, and grants, including projects promoting regional attractions. Municipal funding can be conditioned on state housing agency certification as a pro-housing community. Another $2.395 million supports services and expenses tied to keeping professional football in Western New York. These funds support programs and projects, not household payments.

Republic and Stewart airports retain funding

For 2025–26, Republic Airport retains federal-share funds, including $10 million each from 2022, 2023, and 2024. Earlier allocations include several $6 million balances and $3.241 million from 2014. About $14.374 million also continues for the state's share of specified Republic and Stewart airport projects. Funds cover construction, rehabilitation, property, equipment, and eligible aviation studies. Release requires federal funding confirmation; early design requires Budget Director approval and written assurance from the Transportation Commissioner that federal money is likely.

State buildings get safety and space upgrades

The law provides $9.25 million for demolition, alterations, and health and safety work at existing facilities. That money can cover costs incurred before April 1, 2025. Another $25 million helps reduce vacant and underused space in buildings owned or leased by the Office of General Services. Design, consultants, furniture, moving, and technology costs are eligible, but the budget division must approve a space-use plan before spending. A separate $25 million supports state building and facility projects in Albany, including property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, and administration.

State construction planning gets continued support

The law provides $20 million to the Office of General Services for design and construction management. It covers plans, inspections, studies, testing, and related work for facility construction and improvements. Disallowances, refunds, rebates, reimbursements, and credits reduce the amount available. The law also provides payment to the office's centralized services fund for plan review, construction management, supervision, and inspection. The supplied provision does not state that additional payment's amount.

State construction projects keep earlier funding

The law keeps $1.5 million available for capital projects listed in an agreement among the Governor and legislative leaders. It also continues $6.076 million in 2015–2024 balances for state construction planning, design, inspection, and oversight. Spending the $97,000 balance from 2020 requires the budget director's certification. That certification must confirm spending fits the financial plan without harming essential public-safety projects or government services.

State facilities and vehicles get energy funding

The law provides $15 million for energy-saving projects in existing facilities. It can cover costs incurred before April 1, 2025. Another $17 million supports converting light-duty vehicles in the state fleet to electric vehicles. These funds support state operations, not household vehicle rebates or a promised reduction in home energy bills.

State funds Mount Vernon Armory projects

The law provides $5 million for the Mount Vernon Armory. The money covers property purchases, planning, design, construction, renovation, administration, and related costs. It funds the facility project, not household payments.

Tourism and cultural attractions keep project funding

The law keeps $35.202 million available for Market New York services, loans, and grants, including regional attraction projects. The New York Hall of Science keeps $10 million for property, planning, construction, renovation, and related expenses. Funding also continues for cultural, arts, and public-space projects that support business development and tourism. The supplied source reports conflicting amounts for that fund: $10 million in the cited text and $2.842 million in the summary. The difference is unresolved, and these programs do not provide direct household payments.

Transportation projects keep planning and equipment funds

The law continues federal transportation engineering funds for design, surveys, testing, environmental reviews, and construction oversight. Federal-share reimbursements can repay the highway and bridge trust fund. It keeps about $7.251 million in bond-backed balances for roads, bridges, commuter parking, and rail crossings. It also keeps about $417,000 for transportation equipment and facilities, including vehicles under 8,500 pounds. Another $7.531 million remains from an $84.475 million allocation for the 2015–16 through 2019–20 transportation plan. Moving funds between projects with a shared purpose requires budget approval; specified land purchases outside state highways require the responsible locality's request.

Western New York football keeps state support

The law keeps $35.098 million available for professional football facilities in Orchard Park. Eligible costs include construction, renovation, demolition, improvements, administration, and specified earlier bills. Release requires project agreements between the Erie County Stadium Corporation and the facility lessee lasting at least 30 years. Separate balances totaling $5.69 million support efforts to retain professional football in Western New York. These funds support facilities and retention work, not household payments.

Airport owners retain state project grants

The law keeps earlier airport grants available for capital work, property purchases, and eligible older debts. Two pools retain $3.103 million and $9.411 million, including eligible debts from before April 1, 2017. Other pools retain $3.652 million, $4.524 million, $2.35 million, and $599,000. Their eligible older debts date from before April 1 of 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Municipal and eligible private airports receive aid; federal approval and aid certification are required except for state-owned airport projects.

Airport projects keep earlier capital aid

Airport capital aid continues, including $14 million from 2024, $13.987 million from 2023, and older balances for construction and property. Separate older aid balances total $1.295 million, while a $3 million appropriation has a $162,000 remaining balance. Non-state-owned projects require federal approval and aid certification; the $162,000 entry also requires year-end certification. Grant limits subtract specified project costs; some 2020 spending needs financial-plan certification, and common-purpose project changes need budget approval. Another $3.329 million in airport bond funding requires a filed budget approval certificate, with payments capped at the appropriation.

Airports keep facility and operating support

Stewart Airport retains $4.531 million for cleanup, facilities, development, equipment, operations, and older debts. Related airport programs retain $831,000, $69,000, and $757,000; common-purpose schedule changes in the $831,000 pool need budget director approval. Another $824,000 supports municipal and eligible private airports and federally aided Stewart and Republic projects, requiring federal approval and aid certification. Related private-facility projects at Stewart need written location commitments and construction financing under a budget-approved agreement. Other Stewart development using that aid requires projections of operating revenue, new New York jobs, and returns on state capital spending.

Buffalo-area transit projects keep state aid

The law continues $18,000 for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority capital projects, including eligible debts from before April 1, 1990. Another $930,000 supports Buffalo light rail, a possible Tonawanda extension, and municipal transit projects. The transportation commissioner must certify approval of the federal share before the $930,000 becomes available. Property purchases for a possible Tonawanda extension also require the local share to be available.

Funding continues for New York transportation

The law keeps earlier transportation funding available rather than creating household payments. It continues $8.449 million from a $196.175 million allocation for the 2015–16 through 2019–20 transportation plan. Projects cover roads, bridges, airports, rail, ports, transit, and facilities connecting different types of transportation. It also continues $13.539 million for roads and related facilities under state transportation department responsibility. Another $10.076 million from a $77.214 million allocation covers highway facilities, with costs repaid from bond proceeds, including liabilities from before April 1, 2019. A separate $13.982 million covers the federal share of state and local transportation projects, including certain liabilities from before April 1, 2012.

Funding for New York airport improvements

The law provides $12.5 million for airport and aviation projects, including work at Stewart and Republic Airports. Projects at airports not owned by the state need federal approval. Those projects must also receive the federally authorized level of financial assistance. The money supports airport facilities, not direct payments to travelers.

Funding for rail riders and ports

The law provides $44.33 million for agreements supporting passenger rail service. It also provides $10 million for passenger rail, freight rail, and qualifying port projects. Project money covers property purchases, construction, and repairs. Port projects must be outside the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's jurisdiction. The money supports services and facilities, not direct payments to riders.

Funding supports passenger and freight rail

The law provides $26 million to rebuild, improve, repair, and maintain the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's existing passenger rail system. Its spending plan needs transportation commissioner approval, and bond proceeds reimburse the costs. Another $35.458 million supports rail freight construction, improvements, facilities, and related property purchases. The law also provides $25 million for studies, environmental reviews, design, engineering, and redesigns between New York City and Poughkeepsie. That planning money can transfer to another state agency or public authority; none of these allocations promises household payments or lower prices.

Highway projects and payment funding continue

The law continues $26.547 million in federal highway funding under the 2009 recovery act, with federal reporting and accountability rules. Eligible work includes construction, repairs, preservation, property purchases, design, engineering, and supervision. It also continues state highway project balances reimbursed through the Infrastructure Renewal Bond Fund. Original appropriations were $56 million in 1988 and $66 million each in 1984–1987; these are not current balance amounts. Separate funding covers transportation liabilities incurred for non-state entities under state transportation laws, from annual $50 million appropriations in 1999–2024.

Local transit keeps capital and planning support

The law continues $3.085 million in federal funding for buses, garages, and transit facilities, with federal reporting rules. Municipal transit aid retains $859,000 and $315,000; the transportation commissioner must certify federal approval and the approved aid level. Changes between projects with a common purpose need budget director approval. Another $178,000 supports eligible bond-funded rail and transit work, excluding New York City Transit and Metropolitan Transportation Authority commuter railroads. Local transportation planning also continues through participating work programs, with grant agreements approved by federal transit or highway officials.

Rail facilities and crossings keep funding

The law continues $7.264 million for the federal share of rail facilities, equipment, and branch-line operation and upkeep. Separate state-share balances of $43,000 and $339,000 support rail facilities and freight improvements. Highway-rail crossing work retains $443,000 from 1988 and $1.124 million from 1986. For the 1986 crossing funds, the transportation commissioner must seek federal aid. Any federal aid reduces project costs before state and local shares are calculated.

Rochester bus terminal keeps construction funding

The law keeps $18 million available to design and build a bus terminal at Rochester Intermodal Station. This is the second phase of the Louise M. Slaughter Station project. Before funds are available, the transportation commissioner must approve a plan for management, upkeep, and continued service. The law does not provide fare reductions or direct household payments.

Smaller communities keep airport access funding

The law keeps $6.392 million available from a $200 million fund for public-use airport projects. Airports must be in a county or city with fewer than one million people. Eligible owners include municipalities, public authorities, public benefit corporations other than bi-state authorities, and other public-use airport owners. Projects can support passenger and cargo service, commercial development, roads, parking, and public transportation connections.

State aid helps fund municipal transit

The law provides $30.6 million for municipal transit capital projects and local transportation planning studies. For covered projects, state aid equals 50% of the non-federal share, capped at 10% of total costs. New York City reimbursements require certification that projects qualify for federal funds and requests do not exceed the state share. The City must also certify completed work and that it reimbursed the MTA for 100% of the match amount. Each omnibus project needs federal approval.

State funding for local roads and bridges

The law provides $15 million for state and local road and bridge grants, design, and construction under a budget-director-approved plan. It provides $1.7 million for suburban highway program grants whose annual authorizations took effect before April 1, 2014. With budget director approval, the transportation commissioner can arrange state-funded local bridge work when federal aid is not cost-effective. Saved federal aid and state matching funds must support bridges on the state highway system. Historical bridge limits remain $2.5 million each for fiscal years 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98, and 1999–2000.

State funding supports local bridge projects

New York can fund municipal bridge projects with state highway money when federal aid is not cost-effective. Each agreement needs the state budget director's approval. Funding is capped at $2.5 million for each specified budget year, including 2018–19 through 2024–25. Saved federal aid and state matching money must remain available for bridges on the state highway system. At a municipality's request, the transportation commissioner can acquire needed land outside the state highway system for a funded bridge project.

Continued technology upgrades for financial regulators

The law keeps $58.252 million of a prior $60 million appropriation available for Department of Financial Services technology upgrades. This includes obligations incurred before April 1, 2024. Assessments already authorized under state financial services law can be moved into the technology modernization fund. The provision does not establish household payments.

Capital District public health laboratory gets funding

The law renews $93.114 million from a $150 million appropriation for the Capital District life sciences laboratory public health initiative. The state development corporation's chief executive and health commissioner must jointly develop the project plan. The Public Authorities Control Board must approve that plan. It must also approve construction projects costing more than $5 million before an award.

Continued planning for developmental disability facilities

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities retains funding to plan community and institutional service projects. One set retains $6 million each from 2024 through 2020, $1.713 million from 2019, and $4.991 million from 2018. Another retains $7 million from 2024, $522,000 from 2023, $315,000 from 2022, and $1.193 million each from 2021 and 2020. Work includes design, construction management, inspections, surveys, testing, and environmental review. Dormitory Authority transfers require the commissioner's request and budget director approval; transfers to mental health or addiction agencies require budget director approval.

Funding upgrades to shared health records

The law provides $35 million to support and run New York's statewide health information network. This includes $2.5 million to update health reporting systems. Before spending, the health commissioner must prepare a plan showing enough resources, and the budget director must approve it.

Health data systems receive technology funding

The law provides $10 million to establish and run an all-payers health claims database, including technology, staff, and related costs. The health commissioner must submit a plan showing enough resources, and the Budget Director must approve it before spending. Another $10 million funds Health Department technology projects under a security and data-management plan. The department must prepare that plan with the Office of Information Technology Services and obtain Budget Director approval. Transfers to the technology office require the health commissioner's request and Budget Director approval.

Mental health capital projects get funding

The law makes $50.205 million available for Office of Mental Health capital projects. Funds can transfer to the developmental disabilities and addiction services offices to pay the state Dormitory Authority for project plans. The state budget director must approve the full project plan before spending. Transfers to those offices also require the director's approval. The funding does not create household payments or change individual benefit eligibility.

State university hospitals retain capital funding

The law renews separate amounts of $32.105 million and $36.705 million for state university hospital improvements and new facilities. Their project schedules list different amounts: $50 million each for Upstate and Stony Brook, and $40.8 million and $36.5 million, respectively. These scheduled amounts are not additional renewed appropriations. Hospital projects need a university plan approved by the budget director, and eligible work can include costs incurred before April 1, 2018. Separately, the State University Construction Fund can transfer up to $3.6 million to the Brooklyn health science center foundation or another appropriate corporation under a title-transfer agreement for 329 Clarkson Avenue; the money can only pay its existing mortgage.

Access to Home funding increases

The law provides $5 million for actual costs of the Access to Home program. That includes $4 million in additional funding. Assistance runs through eligible program applicants under existing state law. This provision does not set household award amounts or new eligibility rules.

Affordable housing projects get financing support

The law provides $26 million for affordable housing development and $14 million for Homes for Working Families. The latter combines federal low-income housing tax credits with tax-exempt bonds to finance construction. Each appropriation allows up to 5% for administration; the $26 million also requires an approved financial plan. The law continues $7.294 million for low-rent public housing loan contracts and $50,000 for public housing loan contracts. Before using the low-rent funds, officials must send housing committee chairs a plan with draft bidding terms and obtain budget director approval.

Easier renewals for supportive housing services

State agency or authority commissioners can continue supportive housing service contracts signed on or before March 31, 2021. The Director of the Budget must approve each continuation. These contracts do not require competitive bidding, requests for proposals, or other administrative procedures. The law changes contract administration, not individual payment amounts or eligibility.

Farmworker housing gets state funding

The law provides $5 million for New York's farmworker housing program. Funds can transfer to state agencies or public authorities for the program's purposes. This provision does not set household award amounts or eligibility rules.

Funding helps communities renew their downtowns

The law provides $4.2 million for nonprofits and municipalities running Main Street or downtown renewal projects. It continues $4.2 million from each year from 2022 through 2024. Municipal access to the new and 2024 funds may depend on state certification as a pro-housing community. A separate provision makes up to $10 million available for reinvestment in mixed-use commercial districts. That funding is combined with housing resources from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 budgets, rather than paid directly to households.

Funding preserves federally backed rental housing

The law keeps $5.5 million available to preserve USDA Section 515 rental properties. The state budget director must approve a project plan before spending. This funds property preservation, not direct payments to residents.

Funding supports small homes and rentals

The law continues funding for rental developments with fewer than 20 units. Remaining balances are $7 million each from 2024 and 2023, plus $6.85 million from 2022. It also provides $30 million to build, preserve, or repair small infill homes outside New York City. Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Binghamton projects receive priority. The money supports housing projects, not direct household payments.

Housing funding continues for HIV residents

The law keeps $5 million available from each of the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 housing appropriations. These funds support permanent, emergency, and transitional housing for people with HIV or AIDS, including specified costs incurred before April 1. Up to 2% of each appropriation can pay for technical help. When too few viable proposals serve this group, remaining money can serve other priority-need groups identified by the assistance commissioner. The budget director must approve those other groups.

Housing funding continues for veterans

The law keeps $5 million available from each of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 veteran housing appropriations. These funds support permanent, emergency, and transitional housing, including specified costs incurred before April 1. Up to 2% of each appropriation can pay for technical help. When too few viable veteran proposals arrive, remaining money can serve other priority-need groups identified by the assistance commissioner. The budget director must approve those other groups.

Lower-income families retain homeownership support

The law makes up to $41.475 million available to promote homeownership for low- and moderate-income families with few affordable private-market options. The money combines with funding from the 2016–17 and 2017–18 state housing programs. It also supports community development, stability, and preservation. The provision does not specify an individual award or guarantee family assistance.

Airport funds support worker training

The law makes $1 million from Stewart International Airport appropriations available to labor organizations for training programs. It does not set individual eligibility rules or payment amounts. The money supports training providers rather than direct worker payments.

City college repair funding stays available

For 2025–26, the law keeps earlier City University of New York campus funding available rather than providing student payments. General improvement balances are $12,000, $6.606 million, and $3.012 million; preservation balances are $2.241 million and $255,000. Another $398,000 supports campus planning, including telecommunications and early project estimates. The School of Labor and Urban Studies retains $3 million for building work and maintenance. The earlier $69 million funding package included $15 million for Governors Island matching grants and $41.5 million for university-wide repairs. The $6.606 million and $3.012 million balances require annual plans approved by the state budget director. Project labor agreements are optional for specified City College projects, subject to the required competitive-bidding justification. The $12,000 and $6.606 million balances may be transferred to the state Dormitory Authority.

City colleges retain childcare and library funding

The law keeps $796,000 available for Baruch College's parent resource and day-care facility in 2025–26. It also retains $736,000 for senior-college child care facilities across the City University of New York. Another $4.19 million remains available for university library improvements. These funds pay for facilities, not family payments or changes to child care eligibility.

City colleges retain green energy training funding

The law retains $7.748 million from a 2021 appropriation for City University of New York green-energy training facilities. The money supports capital costs for offshore wind, wind power, and other green-energy education programs. It does not provide individual training payments or household grants.

City colleges retain roof and access funding

The law keeps earlier funding available for City University of New York roof repairs and disability access. Brooklyn College retains $300,000 for roofs, while senior-college roof projects retain separate balances of $2.524 million and $236,000. Accessibility work retains $577,000 from a 1995 appropriation and $1,000 from a 1987 appropriation. The access funds must make campus facilities accessible to people with disabilities.

City community colleges retain building funding

The law retains $4.503 million for Hostos Community College's Allied Health and Sciences Building Complex. Separate City University of New York community-college balances of $4.595 million, $1.212 million, and $5.493 million support facility work. Projects include critical repairs, preservation, and efficiency upgrades. Spending requires annual university plans approved by the state budget director. The plan for the $5.493 million balance must include the listed projects.

College grants support learning and job connections

The law provides $15 million for SUNY 2020 challenge grants and $25 million for CUNY 2020 challenge grants. Plans require input from regional economic development councils and approval from the Governor and the relevant university chancellor. Awards consider technology that improves academic success and job opportunities, START-UP NY opportunities, and learning tied to work. Eligible colleges and universities receive the money, not students directly.

Continued funding for older state college projects

The law renews $1.939 million for SUNY capital projects that include the Alfred Ceramics health and wellness center. The center's stated spending cap remains $8.467 million; that cap is not the amount renewed by this provision. The law also renews $244,000 for systemwide facility projects and $443,000 for campus quality-of-life improvements. Eligible work includes construction, repairs, property purchases, parking, and equipment. All three provisions allow eligible liabilities incurred before April 1, 1998.

Cornell veterinary college retains service funding

The law keeps $19 million available for services and expenses at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. The funding includes liabilities incurred before April 1, 2015. It supports the college, not direct household payments.

Public university campuses get repair funding

The law renews $4.077 million for State University of New York maintenance and $8.258 million for critical campus repairs. It also provides repair advances, but the available text does not state their amount. Another $7.708 million supports Morrisville electrical lines, Oneonta's welcome center and library, Potsdam's child care center, and Stony Brook's mezzanine. These allocations require university plans approved by the state budget director; the $7.708 million allocation requires an annual plan. The $4.077 million allocation can cover costs incurred before April 1, 2015. A separate $231,000 supports Stony Brook facility and research lab repairs. That money requires a project list or funding method approved by the Senate's temporary president and state budget director. Spending also requires a Senate roll-call vote approved by a majority of all elected members. Another $1.796 million is renewed for university capital projects, but the available text does not identify them.

Repair funding for educational opportunity centers

The law renews three funding balances for educational opportunity center repairs and improvements. The balances are $10 million, $9.131 million, and $7.794 million. The money supports building changes, capital maintenance, and related services and expenses. It does not provide direct household payments.

State universities retain older repair funding

The law keeps older State University of New York repair funds available, including $863,000 for Stony Brook electrical and campus work. Separate campus-project balances are $2.869 million, $6.104 million, $3.719 million, and $2.445 million. These balances cover eligible costs incurred before April 1 of 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Stony Brook funding also covers eligible costs incurred before April 1, 2013. Another $3.208 million supports critical repairs, safety, accessibility, environmental cleanup, and building systems. The four campus-project authorizations each reference $16.5 million for university-wide maintenance, not a new household payment. University-wide funds may support NY-SUNY 2020 challenge projects identified and approved by the Governor and university chancellor. Spending requires a university plan approved by the state budget director.

State university dorm repairs remain funded

For 2025–26, the law retains $8.752 million for State University of New York residence hall repairs and renovations. Funding may come from the debt service fund, dormitory income fund, or other outside revenue. Funds may be transferred to the university or state Dormitory Authority. Spending requires a university plan approved by the state budget director. The funding does not guarantee lower housing charges or direct payments to residents.

Workers' compensation technology funding continues

The law keeps $31.367 million available for Workers' Compensation Board technology in the 2025–26 budget year. The money pays for equipment, software, development, and services. It supports system administration without changing workers' benefits or eligibility.

Climate resilience funding continues for farms

The law continues climate-resilient farm pilot funding: $15.25 million from 2025, $16.75 million from 2022, $4.5 million each from 2019–2021, and $2.5 million each from 2016–2018. The $15.25 million pool includes up to $500,000 for Cornell soil-health research and education, and $500,000 for farmland forests and woodlands. The 2019 funds include up to $400,000 for a Hudson Valley carbon-farming study. That study must include at least eight commercial farms and orchards, last no more than two years, and test soil every six months. State conservation and agriculture agencies develop the pilot under existing agricultural conservation laws and the Agricultural Environmental Management Program.

Farmers markets keep improvement grant funding

The law keeps $700,000 available for farmers market resilience grants. Grants support market infrastructure improvements and online sales and delivery capabilities. The money funds market projects, not payments to shoppers.

Funding supports farms and farmland protection

The law makes $50 million available for Southern Tier agricultural industry programs and Hudson Valley farmland protection. Eligible farm owners can receive grants or payments, and funds also support agricultural and related industries. Up to $700,000 supports Cornell Dyce Laboratory repairs, improvements, and equipment. Up to $1.5 million supports forestry research and development at SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The agriculture commissioner defines the relevant industries and regions.

Grants improve Long Island seafood business facilities

Beginning April 1, 2025, the law renews $5 million in previously approved funding for Long Island seafood facility grants. Grants support facilities that prepare, package, and distribute Long Island shellfish and other aquaculture products. Eligible work includes construction, renovation, installation, purchase, repair, and replacement of buildings, docks, equipment, and temporary or permanent facilities. Up to 15% can cover the grant administrator's directly related services and expenses. The budget director may transfer up to $50,000 to state operations for a Long Island seafood processing feasibility study.

Alfred ceramics education allocation is removed

The law removes the previous allocation from this appropriation for the Center for Ceramic Education at Alfred Ceramics. The provision does not state the amount or identify replacement funding.

Cleanup advances require full state repayment

The law keeps state advances and reimbursements available for specified hazardous-waste sites and voluntary brownfield cleanups. Listed balances are $595,000, $86,000, $196,000, $946,000, and $164,000. The responsible party or cleanup volunteer must agree with the state environmental department to repay the full amount. The Director of the Budget must approve that agreement.

Funding for regional waterfront projects

The law provides $1 million to the Rivers and Estuaries Center on the Hudson. Another $1 million supports waterfront and riverfront projects in Rensselaer County. Oyster Bay and the Town of Huntington each receive $500,000. This aid is excluded from assistance calculations under the cited environmental-law provisions. But it reduces the project cost used to determine eligibility for further state aid.

Hazardous site cleanup funding requires repayment

The law provides $20 million for state advances or reimbursements for hazardous-site cleanup and monitoring. A responsible party or volunteer cleanup party must sign an agreement with the environmental commissioner or a designee. The budget director must approve the agreement, which must require repayment of the full amount disbursed. This repayment duty applies to the participating cleanup party, not households generally.

Restoration funding with local cost sharing

The law continues $21.309 million for the state share of environmental restoration costs and related Clean Water/Clean Air fund reimbursements. Projects must follow Environmental Conservation Law article 56, title 5; the State Budget Director must approve fund availability. Funds can be assigned to other state agencies. Another $3.901 million continues New York Works cleanup, technology, land-care, recreation, and water-quality projects. Municipalities can request state-run restoration projects, but must pay 10% of the total project cost.

Shelter grants require shared project costs

The law renews $3 million for competitive building and equipment grants that support safe care of sheltered dogs and cats. For awards after April 1, 2024, grants range from $20,000 to $500,000 and cover no more than 90% of costs. Recipients must cover the remaining costs; home-based rescue facilities are excluded. Eligible recipients include municipal and incorporated nonprofit pounds, shelters, humane societies, and rescue facilities. At least $500,000 serves underserved areas; those applicants must be state-registered shelter-like providers, neither municipally operated nor under municipal service contracts.

Dam safety advances require repayment

The law continues advances for required safety work on dams and other structures that hold water. The listed funding includes $500,000 advances from prior years spanning 2012–2022, including 2015–2017. It also continues $349,000 of a $350,000 advance from 2007 and a $300,000 advance from 2006. Recipients must repay these advances under the state's dam safety law.

Funding for shore and dam safety

The law provides $4.9 million for New York's share of shore-protection projects. It also provides $5 million to advance municipalities' local project costs. Each municipality must sign an agreement with the Environmental Conservation Commissioner, approved by the State Budget Director. Another $500,000 advances required safety work on dams and other structures that hold water. The dam-safety advance must be repaid under New York Environmental Conservation Law section 15-0507.

Shore and dam projects retain advances

The law keeps state advances available for local shore-protection costs; no amount is stated for those advances. A municipality or county must sign an agreement with the state environmental commissioner, approved by the Director of the Budget. Separately, $500,000 remains available for safety work on dams and other structures that hold water. That dam-safety advance must be repaid under state law.

Wastewater funding includes local matching costs

The law renews separate $18 million and $8 million allocations for municipal wastewater upgrades and water habitat restoration. Projects address stormwater, sewer overflows, and discharge rules, with priority for systems violating state water-pollution law. The allocations include up to $4.5 million and up to $3 million, respectively, for nitrogen and pathogen research and pilot projects. Suffolk County funding uses a 50 percent match; Stony Brook University efforts can receive funding without a match. The larger allocation also includes $1.5 million for Suffolk sewers and $5 million for Nassau County's Bay Park wastewater facilities. It provides $250,000 for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan and $5 million for source-water assessments and protection. The larger allocation also supports projects addressing harmful algal blooms.

Wastewater funding with Suffolk matching costs

The law renews $7.8 million for municipal wastewater improvements and aquatic habitat restoration. Projects address stormwater, sewer overflows, and discharge rules, with priority for systems violating state water-pollution law. Up to $3 million supports Suffolk County research and pilot projects on nitrogen and pathogens, requiring a 50 percent match. Suffolk County may transfer some funding to Southampton or Stony Brook University.

Recovery funding offsets other addiction grants

The law continues a $10 million program for heroin and opiate treatment, recovery, prevention, housing, and related facilities. Its listed remaining balance is $1.842 million. Spending requires a commissioner-submitted project plan approved by the budget director. Noncompetitive awards also require budget approval and advance written notice to two legislative committee chairs explaining how recipients meet objective criteria. Each dollar spent reduces general fund local-assistance grants for the same purpose by one dollar, ending that grant authority.

Binghamton repairs require local repayment

The law continues $1.16 million for the state's share of preservation costs at the Binghamton Governmental Complex. A written agreement among the state, Broome County, and Binghamton sets that share. A separate $59,000 advance supports alterations and improvements. Before that advance is used, the state budget office must approve a repayment agreement. The city and county must repay their respective shares of design and construction spending.

County infrastructure grants retain eligibility limits

The law keeps $50 million available for county infrastructure grants. Eligible work includes construction, renovation, site preparation, demolition, property purchases, planning, and design. Counties wholly contained within a city cannot receive these grants. Each individual grant is capped at $1 million.

Freight rail aid requires shared project costs

The law keeps $242,000 available for freight rail facilities identified in a state transportation needs survey. State funding cannot exceed 80% of total project costs. Projects must follow eligibility guidelines issued by the transportation commissioner.

Industrial access aid carries repayment duties

The law keeps $2.026 million in earlier balances available for industrial-access transportation aid. Public or private recipients generally repay 40% of project costs within five years after project acceptance. Projects costing more than $1 million can have repayment periods of up to 10 years. The commissioner can waive repayment when private funds cover at least 40% of combined access and related development costs, and access costs exceed $2 million. Budget approval is required before obligations, and an approved repayment agreement is required before allocation. Transportation criteria include jobs created or maintained.

Municipal transit aid keeps matching limits

The law continues municipal transit aid, including $30.6 million for 2025–26 and earlier balances. Aid supports planning studies, project design, land purchases, construction, and improvements. For the matching programs, the state pays half the nonfederal share, capped at 10% of total project costs. For qualifying New York City projects, the City must certify federal eligibility, completed work, and full repayment of the match to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The requested match must stay within the authorized state share; the transportation commissioner approves reimbursable work, and omnibus projects need prior federal approval.

Nonmetropolitan transit funding retains local conditions

The law continues bus, equipment, garage, and other approved capital funding outside the specified Metropolitan Transportation Authority agencies. Listed earlier balances total about $66.74 million; another continued appropriation has no stated amount. Transportation commissioner approval is required, and this money cannot replace required nonfederal matching funds. For the 2024 appropriation, municipal funding can depend on state certification as a pro-housing community. A separate $17.5 million remains for clean-air transit projects, including clean-fuel buses, that target significant environmental benefits.

Rail and port projects keep earlier funding

The law continues passenger rail, freight rail, and eligible port balances ranging from $85,000 to $10 million. That funding includes eligible bills incurred before April 1, 2024; ports under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are excluded. Spending from the 2020 appropriation needs certification that it fits the financial plan without harming essential health-and-safety projects or services. Separate funding includes $346,000 for rail facilities and land, plus $4.972 million for authorized rail, marine, port, and intermodal projects. The latter excludes Port Authority and Canal Corporation marine facilities and can cover necessary related roads and bridges. Its bills must meet the underlying April 1 deadlines, and 2005 funds must follow the specified project agreement.

State bridge aid requires local funding

The state covers 80% of qualifying local bridge capital costs, while the municipality must pay the remaining 20%. Projects must proceed under the state's 1990s transportation improvements bond act. The municipality must control the bridge's construction, rebuilding, or rehabilitation. The supplied provision does not state a total funding amount.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 63

committee vote • 5/8/2025

Finance Committee Vote

Yes: 16 • No: 6

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 45 • No: 17

House vote • 5/8/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 109 • No: 40

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.54
5/20/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
5/8/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
5/8/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
5/8/2025House
MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE
5/8/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.182
5/8/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A3004D
5/8/2025House
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
5/8/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
5/8/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
5/8/2025Senate
MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE
5/8/2025Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.972
5/8/2025Senate
PRINT NUMBER 3004D
5/7/2025Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
5/7/2025Senate
PRINT NUMBER 3004C
5/7/2025Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
5/7/2025Senate
PRINT NUMBER 3004B
3/10/2025Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
3/10/2025Senate
PRINT NUMBER 3004A
2/21/2025Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
2/21/2025Senate
REFERRED TO FINANCE
1/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

Amendment C
5/7/2025
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Amendment D
5/7/2025
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Amendment B
3/10/2025
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Amendment A
2/21/2025
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Original
1/22/2025
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