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Albany saved some of its ugliest budget poison for last

New York lawmakers reached a budget deal that includes pension enhancements for public employees.
The package contains anti-ICE measures and limits on local law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities.
Critics argue the budget total and hidden costs will burden taxpayers and local governments.
Editorials warn the changes could set the stage for further costly policy shifts later in the session.
The deal was criticized for prioritizing special interests over public accountability, according to columnists quoted by the Post.
The piece notes the session may extend to June 17, allowing more legislative actions on non-budget matters.
The article argues there is political theater around immigration and liability shifts in the budget package.
There are calls to examine the overall cost structure and the impact on health insurance taxes.
Editorials suggest more accountability would be needed as the budget expands beyond the bottom line.
The piece identifies the overall budget bottom line as a political battleground in an election year.

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