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Hochul Defends $260B Budget, Critics Target Youth Law

1/21/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul defended her proposed $260 billion budget, which omits major public safety issues like the Raise the Age law.
Critics say the Raise the Age law prevents 16- and 17-year-olds from being tried as adults and fuels youth violence.
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly called for a thorough examination of the law.
Progressives contend unspent funds for youth programs are the real issue.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul defended her proposed $260 billion budget, which omits major public safety issues like the Raise the Age law.
Critics say the Raise the Age law prevents 16- and 17-year-olds from being tried as adults and fuels youth violence.
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly called for a thorough examination of the law.
Progressives contend unspent funds for youth programs are the real issue.