Just four more days before the New York State budget is due and one local state lawmaker says the sides are still far apart. Rockland State Senator, Republican Bill Weber of the 38th District, isn’t sure whether it’ll be late or not, partially due to the upcoming Good Friday and Easter holidays…
But State Assemblyman, Democrat Ken Zebrowski of District 96, covering Clarkstown, Haverstraw and Nyack, says there is agreement in many areas, it’s that the numbers aren’t adding up just yet…
There are some consequences if the budget doesn’t pass on-time. It could mean some state employees, contractors, charities and social service agencies don’t get paid. Legislators also wouldn’t get paid, though the governor would still get a paycheck. The deadline is April first.