Hundreds of millions of dollars for upstate cities are included in the recently signed New York state budget, including $44 million for the city of Albany.
Albany-area politicians gathered at City Hall Friday morning to address what those funds mean for the city, particularly as it faces large budget deficits.
Albany’s budget woes have been a major topic of conversation since Mayor Dorcey Applyrs announced earlier this year that the city faces a deficit of nearly $20 million for fiscal year 2025 and more than $20 million for fiscal year 2026…