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Un presupuesto verde para Nueva York
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Asunto en juego
Todos los años, el Estado de Nueva York aprueba un presupuesto que comprende financiamiento para iniciativas ambientales, comunitarias y sobre cambio climático. Y cada año, a medida que aumentan los costos y nuevos asuntos reclaman atención y montos limitados, nuevamente debemos plantear el caso ante la Gobernación y la Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de que un ambiente limpio y sano es primordial para la calidad de vida en Nueva York.
Durante el primer trimestre de cada año, dedicamos bastante tiempo a hablar con organizaciones asociadas y legisladores para garantizar que se asignen fondos a programas importantes que nos ayuden a seguir defendiendo el valle.
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Nuestra visión
Nos enorgullece saber que Nueva York figura entre los tres primeros estados del país en lo que se refiere a invertir en iniciativas ambientales, pero aún queda mucho por hacer. Queremos que Nueva York — y sobretodo el Valle del Hudson — marquen la pauta nacional en aire y agua limpios, protección de tierras, justicia ambiental y resiliencia climática.
Situación actual
In late May 2026 — nearly two months behind schedule — the Legislature passed the New York State budget for fiscal year 2027 and Governor Hochul signed it into law.
The final budget showed distressing cracks in the state’s armor when it comes to the environment, including changes to New York State’s trailblazing climate law. At the same time, we were encouraged by the agreement reached on updating the state environmental review process (learn more) as well as funding achievements that we tirelessly advocated for with partners.
Three Under-the-Radar Wins
Restored dollars for the Hudson River Estuary
What happened
Since last year’s budget, Scenic Hudson has been pushing to restore a $500,000 cut in funding for the Hudson River Estuary Program. We are grateful that this year’s budget includes the full $8 million requested, including a suballocation of $1.5 million for the Mohawk River Basin Program.
Why it matters
Both the Hudson and Mohawk programs strengthen flood resilience and water quality within these watersheds. Among other benefits, they provide technical and financial support to municipalities that would otherwise be unable to pursue these types of projects.
Critical funding boosts for farming
What happened
We are excited to see a $1 million increase to support New York farmers as they work to implement climate resilient farming practices, a $1 million increase for Soil and Water Conservation Districts that assist and educate farmers, and a $2 million increase for farmland protection.
Why it matters
In an era of small farm closures and uncertainty from rising economic and climate pressures, the funds create a stronghold of direct financial support for sustainable agriculture, food system resiliency, and farm viability.
Progress on solar power
What happened
We join coalition partners in extending our thanks for $200 million for the NY-Sun program — the first new allocation since its original $5 billion capitalization plan in 2016. We are also pleased to see the passage of portions of the Accelerate Solar for Available Power (ASAP) Act within the budget.
Why it matters
We’re seeing firsthand the urgency of addressing energy affordability and the climate crisis in the Hudson Valley, and renewable energy is a key priority. The NY-Sun allocation will fund roughly 1 gigawatt of new solar capacity for residential, community, and commercial solar installations. The ASAP Act provisions will lower costs and accelerate timelines to connect renewable energy and storage projects to the electrical grid.
For additional budget analysis — including hard-fought wins and disappointing cuts that threaten the state’s only dedicated capital investment program for the environment — check out our detailed budget breakdown.
Conoce la jerga
Legislatura del Estado
La Asamblea Legislativa del Estado de Nueva York consta de dos cámaras: el Senado y la Asamblea del Estado de Nueva York. El Senado tiene actualmente 63 miembros, y la Asamblea, 150.
Presupuesto Ejecutivo
En Nueva York, la Gobernación presenta a la Asamblea Legislativa del Estado un plan presupuestario para cada ejercicio fiscal. El actual ejercicio fiscal estatal va del 1 de abril de 2025 al 31 de marzo de 2026.
Appropriations (Consignaciones)
Una vez que la gobernación propone su presupuesto ejecutivo a la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva York, se procede a sano debate y discusión al respecto. Las decisiones finales sobre la asignación de fondos, tomadas por la Legislatura y la gobernación, se llaman "appropriations" (consignaciones).
MANTENER VERDE A NY
Hazte Valley Defender para recibir novedades y tomar acción para que se oiga tu voz en Albany.
Acciones que puedes tomar
HABLA CON TUS LEGISLADORES
Dile a tus representantes electos que apoyen programas importantes que nos ayuden en nuestros esfuerzos continuos por defender el valle..
- GOBERNADORA HOCHUL Envíale un email, o búscala en redes sociales. @GovKathyHochul
- SENADOR ESTATAL: Encuentra a tu senador o senadora
- ASAMBLEA ESTATAL: Encuentra a tu miembro de Asamblea aquí
ASISTE A UNA JORNADA DE CABILDEO
Throughout the budget process, lobby days are held by various organizations and coalitions to bring diverse and passionate voices to Albany. This is one way to ensure that political leaders in Albany hear directly from the people they represent, about the issues they care about. During a lobby day, you can meet directly with legislators and their staffers to discuss a variety of issues that affect your communities with the help of trained advocates.
¡SUMA TU VOZ! Llevamos las voces del Valle del Hudson directamente a las entidades responsables en toma de decisión y formulación de políticas que dan forma a nuestro futuro.
Share your voice!