Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) expressed dissatisfaction with the state budget proceedings as legislators gathered in Albany to pass an emergency extender bill, pushing the budget deadline 10 days past the official April 1 deadline. DeStefano highlighted the concerning trend of budget extensions, stating, "This is the third year that an extension was necessary before the final state budget, a worrying trend that sends a poor message to our constituents about the ability New York’s leaders have to run the state."DeStefano further emphasized the importance of...