State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 State of the State Address

"During today's State of the State Address, Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for New Yorkers in 2026, including addressing critical issues like the affordability crisis, gun violence, clean water, food insecurity and investing in universal child care. My office has detailed the challenges faced by working parents and child care providers, and a commitment to advancing universal child care in our state is laudable.

"The relationship between the state and the federal government has drastically changed since the Trump administration took office. New York is looking at significant cuts from Washington and actions that will continue to increase state expenses and create substantial shortfalls in the current and outyear state budgets.

"State policymakers are going into the budget process with big challenges: federal cuts, heightened economic uncertainty, a shrinking safety net and continued affordability challenges for New York residents and businesses. It's critical New York's spending is balanced with its revenues, while continuing to focus on keeping services that New Yorkers rely on.

"I look forward to hearing more about the Governor's plan to fund today's proposals when the Executive budget is released."