“The Legislature and governor have moved towards compromises on two major issues that were at an impasse – delays to the state’s controversial climate law’s mandates and new policies meant to further restrict local governments’ ability to work with federal immigration enforcement agents.”

“Many lawmakers, including Stewart-Cousins, want New York 4 All a bill being pushed by the furthest left pols that would effectively implement statewide sanctuary policies.”

“Hochul and lawmakers remain far apart on her proposed changes to liability statutes meant to change the definition of 'serious injury' as to cut down on car accident fraud and thus theoretically lower insurance rates on everyday drivers.”

“New issues are also starting to bubble towards the surface of the closed-door negotiations, such as resistance to Hochul’s pitch to restrict protests with 25 feet of a house of worship in response to antisemitic demonstrations outside of synagogues, including a particularly rowdy November protest outside the historic Park East synagogue in Manhattan.”

“Hochul doubled down on the proposal during an event Monday, even though a similar measure recently passed by the City Council is sure to see a First Amendment challenge in court.”

“Lawmakers are set to vote again Thursday on another stop gap spending measure to keep state workers paid, though it’s unclear how long the measure will last.”