Page 4 - This Year in Albany 2025

THE NEW YORK STATE BUDGET
The enacted FY2026 New York State budget totals $254 billion.
Overall, this budget is very positive for CSEA members. CSEA was successful in securing several key
priorities, including an extension of the civil service exam fee waiver, a 25-year retirement for DMNA
firefighters, $900 million in new capital funding for SUNY hospitals, and an expansion of the Work Zone
Speed Camera Program, among other items. Further details are on the following pages.
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