“With New York facing a budget deficit of up to $4 billion, it is important we really buckle down and prioritize this year. Gov. Cuomo has already admitted this year will be a difficult one, which is why we must concentrate on what he does and doesn’t propose to help New York’s economy. This means putting things such as economic development programs and Hollywood tax credits under a microscope to determine if they are failing or flourishing so they don’t end up costing us money that could be put to better use elsewhere. We must put money toward our public transportation systems and infrastructure, provide living wages to direct-care workers and fully fund our school systems to help New York grow as a state.”