WHAT’S HOLDING UP THE BUDGET?
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Governor Cuomo calls for an emergency extension to avoid a shutdown.
As New York lawmakers miss the deadline to pass the budget, Governor Cuomo calls for an emergency extension to avoid a shutdown. What does this mean for the city and state? Tonight we’re breaking down the issues, the holdups and what it means for you.
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WHAT’S HOLDING UP THE BUDGET?
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As New York lawmakers miss the deadline to pass the budget, Governor Cuomo calls for an emergency extension to avoid a shutdown. What does this mean for the city and state? Tonight we’re breaking down the issues, the holdups and what it means for you.
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