Top NY lawmaker: Budget deal near as leaders meet
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ALBANY— The New York Legislature’s top Democrat says he expects that a state budget deal is near.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are working against a deadline to get a budget approved before the new state fiscal year Tuesday.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver tells reporters after a two-hour meeting with Cuomo and legislative leaders Thursday that they are moving toward a framework and he expects a deal today. He said he needs to check with lawmakers before negotiations resume.