It’s crunch time to budget time here in New York and it looks like it won’t get done before Monday’s deadline. Rockland State Assemblyman John McGowan of the 97th district, covering Orangetown and portions of Ramapo, expects things to heat up in early April, after Easter…
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.