Andrea Stewart-Cousins

New York Democrats are expected to approach redistricting cautiously, despite having the most to gain, due to a desire to protect minority voting rights and avoid gerrymandering wars. The Supreme Court's decision to end a key provision of the Voting Rights Act has allowed states to break up districts previously drawn to accommodate minority voters. New York lawmakers are expected to begin the process of approving a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional lines in 2028.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul claims to have a budget deal, but Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie denies it, saying nothing is final. The proposed budget includes protections for undocumented immigrants and changes to the environmental review process. The financial details of the budget are still being worked out.