ALBANY â The release of New Yorkâs $2.3 billion in federal relief for tenants and small landlords struggling to pay rent or property taxes through the coronavirus pandemic relies on state leaders negotiating the late budget through the weekend.
Legislators did not anticipate debating or voting on legislation related to the 2021-22 budget over the weekend and anticipated observing Sundayâs Easter holiday. Officials said many representatives had left town as of Friday afternoon and did not expect to advance the next state spending plan before next week.
State executives have waited to release a plan and instructions for New York to distribute its total $2.3 billion in federal COVID-19 rent relief for tenants and small landlords.