For decades, New York City mayors have been frustrated by Albany’s iron grip over the city’s affairs.
All three will require the Democrat-led state Legislature to pass a bill, and for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign them into law.
. In short, they can pass state laws that “preempt” a local law , and they can act when a local matter is of “substantial state interest” – which can be interpreted to mean pretty much anything. That gives the state enormous sway over what does – and doesn’t – happen on the local level, even in a major city like New York City. And it applies in all three of the major programs Adams is looking to extend, which are set to expire as part of previously approved state laws.Adams is far from the first mayor to have to deal with Albany’s enormous power. Take his two most recent predecessors.
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