"I applaud many of the forward-looking proposals outlined by the governor today. When New Yorkers are threatened by the federal government – in our budget, in our courts, and in the streets – it is important to see the state pursue what is right and required rather than what is easy or cautious. That includes pursuing accountability for ICE and refusing to aid and abet their abuses, as well as advancing long-pursued priorities. Expansion of universal childcare, affordable housing programs, mental health outreach, and accessible public transit have the potential to both meet the moment and drive lasting progress.
"Moving from the promises in the address to implementation in our city is the difficult work ahead, and too often it is where potential is squandered. Challenges arise when we pursue change only halfway – this is evident in some of our public safety policies, where promised programs to bolster community growth and safety went underfunded. Though we have seen the benefits of these justice-centered policies, and crime continues to drop, sustainable success depends on investing in the infrastructure to support these initiatives, like investing in young people.
"The underlying truth about the state of our state is that there is a vast difference between the reality for the wealthiest New Yorkers and for the rest of us. The way to address that disparity is by raising revenue from the top and using it to fund the programs and infrastructure that will support all New Yorkers, like many of those proposed today. I implore the governor to support broadly popular policies that will make our city and state more equitable, more just, and more affordable not only in 2026, but through many future addresses and administrations."
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